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Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 17
ArianaI woke up, memories of last night swirling in my mind. It felt like I had been drugged. I was made a vulnerable captive, yet I felt an unsettling sense of safety and warmth in the arms of the very man who took away my freedom. Why had I let my guard down? I was frustrated and very confused. But I recalled his gentle touch, his soft voice, and the sound of his heartbeat. The war my heart fluttered; it was a sensation I'd never experienced before. How could I feel this way about my captor? It was absurd. But the truth was, in Xavier's arms, I felt protected, sheltered from the world.As I tossed aside the covers, his scent clung to the pillow. I couldn't help but smell it. My cheeks flushed, my emotions were all over the place. What was happening to me? Was I losing myself in this captivity or finding a part of myself I never knew existed?I woke up to an empty room and felt a little hollow. For as long as I could remember, I had always slept alone, without the company of anyon
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 18
ArianaThe silence of the night was broken by the sound of the front door opening. I stirred, my eyes fluttering open to find Xavier standing in the entrance, his gaze locked onto me. I had fallen asleep on the couch, determined to be the first thing he saw when he returned.Xavier's expression seemed to soften as he took in the sight of me. He nodded to his Lorenzo and Mateo, and they exited the living area, leaving us alone."Ariana," he said, his deep voice low and husky sent tickles to my senses. I sat up, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "Welcome back Lucky."Xavier approached me, "You waited up for me?" he asked with a hint of surprise.I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "I couldn't sleep."His gaze lingered on me, "You look tired," he said, his voice gentle.I felt a flutter in my chest at his concern, his moved closer to me. "I'm fine."Xavier nodded, “Are you sure? This place is kind of cold.”I rolled my eyes at him, “Yes, I'm sure.”Xavier's movements were swift and
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 19
XavierI woke up feeling electrified. Another night, another successful sleep. I looked down to make sure she was still there, I needed to know that I wasn't dreaming. Her eyelids fluttered open, and our eyes met."Ariana," I whispered against her neck. I couldn't resist the urge to kiss her forehead."Good morning." Her soft response sent shivers down my spine. I could get used to waking up by her side everyday. I sprang out of bed, energized and eager to start the day. As I entered the bathroom, I turned on the shower. Cold, as always. "Join me?" I called out. She hesitated, but I knew she wanted to."Come," I coaxed, my voice low and persuasive.The bathroom door creaked open, and Ariana stepped in, her gaze locked on mine. My shower was big enough for ten people. My heart skipped a beat. She was stunning, her hair was disheveled for obvious reasons, but I couldn't tell why her skin was glowing. I pulled her closer while holding her eyes. "Let me make you feel good," I whispe
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 20
ArianaMy knees didn't leave my chest the whole night. I rocked back and forth like a child. A dead body! My mind betrayed me more than once, flashing back to the gruesome scene. The reality of my situation had sunk in. Xavier was a monster, and I was trapped. My thoughts swirled, horror and disgust swirling in my stomach. This place felt like chamber of unspeakable crimes. Xavier stood in front of that man's body like he was irrelevant. They talked, had a full conversation after taking a man's life. His hands were covered in blood.The victim's vacant eyes still haunted me, chilling me to the bone. How could I have been so blind? Xavier's charming facade hid a monster. How could I believe him when he said he'd let them go? Now I'm surrounded by Mateo and Lorenzo's grave faces, I felt trapped in a living nightmare. There was no way I could avoid them in their own damn house. He is a murderer! And nothing makes what he did right. There's no justification. I wiped away my tears wit
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 21
Xavier As I walked the stairs, my footsteps echoed through the house. Mateo was outside gathering the other men. Arturo is not going to know what hit him. I enter the kitchen to get an apple. It's busy as usual, my kitchen is a hub of activity, it's always chaotic.With over two dozen men living on the estate, mealtime is a logistical challenge. All I can hear is indistinct conversation, clinking dishes, and sizzling pans.The kitchen staff worked in tandem, it was like a well-oiled machine. I wonder how they navigate through this crowded space with ease. It's worse today because we have an event tomorrow. The sound of pots simmer on the stovetop, people chopping vegetables, others expertly flip pancakes, eggs, and bacon on the griddle. I can never get used to this. As a child I struggled with over stimulation. I hate when people talk over the television, or clink their pens or even tap their feet on the floor. Maybe it was because of the type of household I grew up in. My fathe
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 22
ArianaIt rained so heavily I stood frozen, my heart racing, as the footsteps approached my room door. The rain pounded against the roof and walls, creating a deafening roar.Thunder boomed, making me jump. I hesitated, wondering who could be entering the mansion by this time of the night. The footsteps resounded. They were so loud I wondered if I was the only one who heard them. They stopped right in front of my room door. The door handle rattled, someone was trying to get in. Unfortunately for me, the prisoner's room door has no peephole.“Ariana!” A deep voice called from behind the door as the rattling continued. “Open the door!” he demanded. It was Xavier. I unlocked the door from the inside, opening it slowly. Water dripped from his slicked-back hair. His piercing gaze seemed to bore into my soul.My breath caught.What brought him here tonight?"Ariana," he said, his deep voice low, too low for comfort. "May I come in?"I stepped aside, letting him in. Xavier entered, tak
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 23
Ariana The bathtub is huge, so big that we both fit and there's still space for another person. Xavier's hands gently wrap around mine, guiding them to the soft sponge. His touch sends shivers down my spine, but I try to relax, letting him lead.He begins to scrub my skin, inch by inch. His fingers dance across my arms, shoulders, and back, washing away the tension. The gentle circles soothe my muscles, melting the knots.I close my eyes, letting the warmth seep into my pores. As my mind wrestles with the conflicting emotions. This was the man who murdered someone in cold blood, now he's taking a bath with me like nothing ever happened. I feel a lump form in my throat, but I swallow hard, letting the emotions simmer.I breathe deeply, feeling the weight lift. Xavier's hands pause, sensing my change. He looks at me, his eyes searching. I meet his gaze, and for an instant.The silence is thick, but it's no longer oppressive. I feel the burning in my body begin to subside, replaced by
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 24
Ariana He picked me up effortlessly and placed me on his white sheets after cleaning every drop of water from my body. I lay on the bed. My body was still trembling from the intensity of the moment. I tried to sit up, reaching for my nightwear, but he stopped me."Let me," he whispered, his voice husky and low. "You're not going to need that tonight."His eyes locked onto mine, and I felt a flutter in my chest. The way he looked at me, with such desire and adoration, made my skin burn. I couldn't argue with him, not when he looked at me like that.He gently pushed me back onto the bed, his hands tracing the curves of my body. I felt exposed, vulnerable, but also desired. It was a heady feeling, one that I couldn't resist.As he slid into bed beside me, his arms wrapping around me, I knew that I was in trouble. I was falling for him, hard. And I wasn't sure if I could ever go back.I threw my head back and let him do whatever he saw fit. At this point I was his slave. He had me right
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Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 45
Ariana It had been almost a week since Xavier had last spoken to me. He had been ignoring me, and I couldn't blame him. I had hurt him deeply, and I didn't know how to make it right.The silence was oppressive, weighing heavily on my conscience. I had tried to apologize, to explain why I had done what I did, but Xavier had just turned away, his eyes cold and hard.I felt lost and alone, unsure of how to bridge the gap between us. I had grown accustomed to Xavier's presence, his fierce protection and possessiveness. Without it, I felt adrift, vulnerable.As the days turned into a week, I began to wonder if Xavier would ever forgive me. Or if I would be trapped in this limbo forever, unable to escape the consequences of my actions.I couldn't bear the thought of locking myself up in my room in the main house, not when Xavier was avoiding me. So, I made my way to Camilla's quarters, seeking the comfort of her warm and loving presence.I'd been spending a lot of time with Camilla lately,
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 44
ArianaI stood calmly, watching as the men in black searched the office. I knew what they would find. I had planned this carefully, making sure to cover my tracks.As they discovered the listening devices, I felt a sense of satisfaction. It was all going according to plan.And then, they found the spyware on Xavier's phone. I glanced over at him, seeing the shock and realization dawn on his face.He knew. He knew that I had done this. I could see the questions in his eyes, the accusations. But I just stood there, calm and collected, my expression giving nothing away.I had outsmarted them all, and I had saved myself. For now, at least.When they were done taking everything out, Joseph escorted the team out. He also, finally decided that it was time to go back to wherever he was coming from. Xavier's eyes locked onto mine, and I could see the anger and hurt simmering. He took a step closer to me."Why?" he asked. I felt a flutter in my chest, but I pushed it aside. I had been prepare
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 43
Xavier As we pulled into the driveway, I could see my father, Joseph, pacing back and forth outside the house. His face was etched with worry and fear, and he rushed over to the car as soon as we stopped."Xavier, oh my god, what happened?" he exclaimed, helping me out of the car. I winced in pain as he touched my injured arm."I was ambushed at the market," I explained, trying to keep my voice steady. "Arturo's men were waiting for me."Joseph's face darkened with anger. "This is unacceptable," he growled. "There's another traitor, I'm certain of it. Someone who told Arturo where you'd be."I felt a pang of guilt, knowing that Ariana was the one who had handed Arturo the evidence he needed. But I couldn't bring myself to rat her out, not yet. Maybe it was because I still didn't want to believe that she had betrayed me."I don't know, Father," I said, trying to sound convincing. "I'll look into it, see if I can find out who was behind the ambush."Joseph's eyes narrowed, but he didn'
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 42
Xavier My instincts kicked in the moment I heard the gunshot. Something was terribly wrong. I scanned the area, my eyes locking onto the surrounding stalls and the crowd. Panic was starting to set in, and I knew I had to act fast.I cursed myself for not bringing more men. I hadn't anticipated this. The fish market was a routine stop, one that I made every month without incident. There was no way anyone would have known I'd be here today.But someone had. And now, I was paying the price for my complacency.I quickly assessed the situation, my mind racing with possibilities. I spotted a few of my men, scattered throughout the crowd, but they were vastly outnumbered.I heard more sound of gunfire echoe through the market, and I knew we were surrounded.Something was terribly wrong. The fish market was a routine stop, one that I made every month without incident. There was no way anyone would have known I'd be here today.But someone had. And now, I was paying the price for my complacen
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 41
Ariana It he'd bearly been twenty four hours. I stood in the foyer still trying to process the news that Xavier had just shared with me. A funeral for Beto? I couldn't believe it. After everything he had done, I wouldn't have thought that the Castellos would even bother.But Xavier's words kept echoing in my mind: "Even if he was a traitor, he was still family." It was a strange sense of loyalty, one that I didn't fully understand.We drove to the chapel in silence, the only sound the hum of the engine and the soft rustle of the wind through the trees. I had never seen the chapel before, and I was struck by its grandeur. It was massive, with towering spires and stained glass windows that filtered the sunlight into a kaleidoscope of colors.The Castello estate was huge, and I felt a sense of awe wash over me as we stepped out of the car. I had never realized just how big it was, or how much history was buried within its walls.As we entered the chapel, I saw that it was already fill
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 40
Ariana I stood frozen, my eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before me. A grown man on the ground, clutching his leg in agony. Xavier towered over him, his face cold.I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized the gravity of what I was witnessing. Joseph had insisted that Camilla and I be present, saying that we needed to see what happened to traitors now that we were 'part of the business'.I glanced over at Camilla, who looked pale and shaken. I felt a pang of sympathy for her, but I knew I had to keep my emotions in check.Beto's words cut through the air. "You humiliated me in front of everyone," he spat, his eyes blazing with anger. "Because of her."He nodded towards me, and I felt a chill run down my spine. "You've grown soft, Don Xavier," Beto sneered. "You let your feelings for her cloud your judgment."Xavier's expression didn't change, but I saw a flicker of something in his eyes. Anger? Guilt?"You're wrong, Beto," Xavier said, his voice cold. "My feelings for Ariana
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 39
Xavier I stood outside the abandoned warehouse, the only sound was the distant hum of the city. It was a chilly night. "Everyone ready?" I whispered, my eyes scanning the area.Joseph nodded, his face illuminated by the faint light of his phone. "The buyer is supposed to meet us here."Lorenzo and Mateo flanked my father, their eyes watchful. Ariana and Camilla sat in the car. Their job was to sit pretty. Suddenly, a car pulled up. The headlights casted an eerie glow. Someone alighted then walked toward us. "Xavier, my friend you actually showed up did you" he said, his voice dripped with sarcasm. "I see you're trying to get rid of what you stole from me in the first place."I narrowed my eyes. "Arturo. What are you doing here?"He chuckled. "I'm the buyer, of course. And I'm afraid I'm not here to pay, I need my shit back." With a flick of his wrist, Arturo's men emerged from the shadows, surrounding us."You see, Xavier, I've been looking to expand my operations. I'm sure you
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 38
XavierI pace the cold, grey interrogation room, my mind racing. I check my watch and realize that it has only been twenty minutes. Twenty minutes which feel like an eternity.Finally, the door opened.A figure enters, dressed in a sharp suit."Camilla?""Don't worry. I'm here."I exhale, relief washing over me. "How did you...?""Joseph called me," she explains. "He wants me to represent you. You know, because--"I nod, cutting her off. Even if her father did some despicable things, he was still her father. I couldn't even imagine what she was going through. Camilla's expertise in high-profile cases is unmatched. She practiced for a while, but her father always seemed to need her back home every now and then. It wasn't obvious, what he was doing. But after a while, I became suspicious. But Camilla never said anything. She always tried to be happy, no matter what. "Mr. Castello," she says then clears her throat. She subtely surveys the room, searching for recording devices of any k
Lethal Business: The Mafia's love game Chapter 37
XavierBefore Joseph can say anything, I tell Mateo to take Ariana back to the house right away. I just had to make sure she was okay after what had just happened.Mateo nodded and quickly walked over to Ariana, then escorted her away.The next order of business was to get Joseph far away from her. At this point he was the only danger she had to worry about. Joseph looked furious, but he knew better than to argue with me, so he just turned and walked towards the cars. We were both cut from the same cloth. I was a younger version of him. He raised me never to take no for an answer, so I wasn't going to stand her and watch him insult me in my own house. Not in front of my men. We got into the car and drove away. The security team followed directly behind us in other vehicles.My father always used official cars when ever he was in the country. They gathered less attention and were government affiliated so no one over bothered to pull the cars over. I didn't say anything, just kept
