Marco dragged Caterina roughly towards his luxurious mansion. Caterina could only surrender; she rubbed her wrists, which looked red, because Marco's grip was quite rough. She looked around. This mansion felt more like a 'home' than Leonardo's luxurious mansion. In this mansion, there were many pieces of furniture and displays on the walls. The color of the wall paint is more vivid; there is a PS5 Pro, a billiard table, a ball, and a baseball bat. There are many games that can be played. It seemed that Marco knew how to enjoy life better than Leonardo.
“You will stay here until I get bored.” Marco informed as he released his grip on Caterina's wrist.
“You home!” Rossie appeared after she heard her brother's voice. The smile that was on her lips suddenly disappeared when she saw Caterina. Her gaze was so sharp, as if she was about to stab. There was an air of hostility emanating from within her. She had never liked Caterina in the slightest.
“She will stay here,” Marco informed.
Rossie gave her brother an annoyed look. “You know I don't like her; why did you bring her here? I thought you'd already finished her.” The woman said with a frown.
Marco loved his sister very much. He loved Rossie more than anything because she was the only family he had now. He had no one else but his sister. So, he always tried to please her by indulging her every whim.
“I want to play around with her a bit. You can do whatever you want to her during the day; at night she's mine. I'll finish her off once I get bored. You see her body; she's so sexy. I want to enjoy her before that body turns into a corpse.” Marco tried to give an understanding.
Rossie was silent; she still didn't seem to accept it.
“Wouldn't that be fun? You can take your revenge on her in a more cruel way. If I kill her right away, she'll never feel the pain. Let's torture her slowly until she asks to die.” The man with blue eyes tried to convince.
Rossie seemed to be swayed. Her brow furrowed as she thought seriously.
“Trust me, it'll be a lot of fun.” Marco continued to reassure.
“Rossie, I think there's a misunderstanding here. I understand if you're angry that Gabriel got hurt for me, but believe me, I don't want him to get hurt either.” Caterina tried to explain. She wanted to defend herself because she didn't want to die here. Her father had sacrificed himself so that she could escape death at the hands of Leonardo; now she was caught on the verge of death at the hands of Marco.
“Gabriel almost died because of you. I will never forgive that.” Rossie emphasized, raising the flag of hostility between them.
Caterina was actually scared, but she tried to look calm. She had the ability to fight for survival. However, fighting Marco in his own lair was tantamount to seeking death. No matter how good she was at fighting, she would still lose against many people.
“Where is Gabriel now? Is he okay?” Caterina was really worried about her best friend's condition. She was sure Rossie would do anything for Gabriel's recovery, but she needed to make sure by seeing him in person.
“That's none of your business.” Rossie replied sharply, then walked away.
Caterina could only sigh deeply.
“I don't know what your relationship is like, but I can confirm that my sister seems to really hate you. It's a pity that you have to become part of her enemy. If she liked you, I would make you my partner. I'm sure you can satisfy me in bed.” Marco gently touched Caterina's chin. He couldn't wait to feel the struggle on the bed with Caterina.
Caterina brushed Marco's hand away roughly.
“Don't think you can touch me!” She warned.
Marco laughed slightly. “I like women like you. I can't wait for the night so I can fight with you in bed. Now that I have some business, I'll be back in the evening. When I return, I want you to be all dressed up. Ask the servant to bring you some clothes. Don't even think about running away; there are many guards here at all times. They may be more rude to you than I am. I still have a bit of a soft side, but my guards are savage.” The man gave a message.
Caterina didn't want to listen.
Marco smiled slightly. He brought his face closer, about to crush Caterina's sexy lips. However, Caterina immediately turned her face away. She didn't want any man to steal her first kiss. For her, only Leonardo deserved to taste the sweetness of her lips.
Marco laughed slightly. “I can be patient until the evening. Pamper yourself here while I'm gone. After I return, I don't want any more rejections.”
“You can ask me to do anything, but not to serve you in bed.”
“You don't deserve to give me orders. You are a prisoner here; you must do whatever I want.” Marco emphasized. This time he looked much more stern than before. “I can be gentle with you if you can satisfy me and please me. If you make me angry, I have no choice but to be harsh with you.”
Caterina looked around. Just as Marco had said, there were guards in every corner of the room. Their faces looked so scary; their bodies were tall and bulky with clearly defined muscles. Caterina's every move never escaped their watchful eyes.Caterina felt so depressed. She was uncomfortable with such close surveillance because she was already like a high-profile prisoner. She had no opening at all for escape planning. She remembered the way to the exit, but she could not roam freely. Moreover, Marco had warned her that his men could do anything.The sharp-nosed woman sighed harshly. There was nothing she could do but sit in front of the television to pass the time. She had resigned herself to her life, because no one would look for her, let alone save her. Although his heart was shrouded in anxiety, she appeared calm from the outside.“Are you still here?” Rossie returned out of nowhere. She was still as upset as before. The look in her eyes for Caterina showed how much she hated th
Marco dragged Caterina to his room. He roughly dumps her sexy body onto the bed. Her face was flushed with a fierce look. His breath was ragged, his blood rushing. He looked like a predator about to pounce on his prey.The athletic man also climbed onto the bed. He unbuttoned his shirt one by one while his gaze never left Caterina's face. He couldn't wait to fuck her body. He wanted to feel the sensation of making love to a woman who didn't want him.“What do you want?” Caterina stared in fear. Her heart raced when she met the gaze she received. Cold sweat started to break out; she could imagine what Marco would do to her.When Marco was about to pounce on her, Caterina immediately dodged. She jumped off the bed with lightning speed. She ran to the door, about to leave the room. When she turned the handle, the door was locked from the inside.Marco smiled lasciviously when he saw the panic on Caterina's face.“You can't go anywhere now. Even if you scream, no one will care; tonight yo
“You shouldn't have called a doctor for her. Just let her die.” Rossie commented with annoyance.Marco knew Rossie wouldn't want to check Caterina's condition, which was why he called another doctor. Fortunately, they were not too late, so Caterina's life could still be saved.“I still need her. I promise you, I'll finish her off once I've managed to work on her. Leonardo likes her; having Caterina in my hands is tantamount to holding the deadliest weapon for Leonardo. I will trade Caterina's life for Leonardo's decline as head of La Vendetta.” The handsome man tried to explain his reasoning to his sister.“I don't care what your reasons are. Did you forget your promise to me? You said you'd fulfill all my wishes, but you can't even kill a small insect. I'll do it with my own hands if you don't want to do it.” Rossie said firmly, this time she wasn't playing around with her threat.Marco sighed harshly. He didn't want to disappoint his sister, but he really couldn't finish Caterina no
A collision occurred when Alex hit the back of a black car driven by the enemy. The black car lost control and eventually hit the roadblock and stopped. Leonardo and some of his men immediately got out of the car. The man's face looked very fierce as he stepped confidently towards the car in front of him.With a fierce face, Leonardo grabbed the shirt of the man who had given him the envelope containing Caterina's collection of photos. His eyes were fierce, his nerves were racing, his jaw was hardened, and the veins on his neck were clearly defined.“Where is Marco?” Leonardo asked in an intimidating tone. Everyone would feel scared when faced with Leonardo's angry mode.The man chose to remain silent, he didn't want to answer at all.“Tell me, where did that son of a bitch take Caterina?!” Leonardo raised the volume of his voice even more. He brought his face closer, until the heat of his breath touched the man's face.The man still didn't want to answer. His face was covered in bloo
Leonardo pressed his fingers so hard that the tips of his nails cut into his palms. La Vendetta was precious to him. Ever since he was born, he had been the most important part of the organization. His father, the previous leader, had groomed him to be the next leader. Now that his parents were gone, all that remained was their legacy of La Vendetta.The man looked deeply at Caterina. His chest heated up when he had to choose one or the other. La Vendetta or Caterina were two things that were equally important to him. He could not choose one or the other. Leonardo was really at his lowest point now. He was supported by such a big dilemma.“No need to waste time; you already know what the answer is.” Caterina said to Marco. She was very sure that Leonardo would refuse the offer because she was not valuable to him. She was very upset with Marco because he reminded her of the pain of rejection.“What makes you think I care about that woman?” Leonardo turned to look at Marco. “I only cam
Marco smiled as he got up from his seat. He grabbed the gun from his sister's hand, making sure that he had enough bullets to counter Leonardo's attack. The battle was definitely going to happen.Caterina thought it was time to escape. She rose to her feet silently and was about to flee. However, her steps were immediately halted when her arm was gripped tightly by Rossie.“I won't let you escape.” Rossie said emphatically, her eyes glaring fiercely.Caterina looked at Marco, who had already left. The bodyguards who usually stood guard there also seemed to be busy in front of there. There were only the two of them now, Caterina and Rossie. If she could escape from Rossie, then she had a chance to escape.“I'll give you a chance to free me.” Caterina said with confidence. Fighting Rossie was not a difficult thing for her. They were both women, and she felt that her fighting skills were above Rossie's. Moreover, her physique looked much stronger.Rossie laughed sarcastically at Caterina
Caterina's breathing began to sound labored. Not only was she exhausted from running away from Leonardo's pursuit, but she was also tired of the feelings that kept lingering in her chest. Why did it have to be Leonardo? Why should she be hated by the man she loved so much? All the love she had poured out for a dozen years for Leonardo was instead rewarded with hatred and the desire to kill. Caterina never knew that loving Leonardo would be this risky.Caterina's steps stopped when she no longer heard Leonardo's cries echoing her name. She no longer heard the roar of steps chasing behind her. Now there was only one thing to do, and that was to find a way to get over the fence. If she could get through the tall, towering fence that surrounded Marco's luxurious mansion, then it was certain that she would be able to survive and escape to a place further away. She would be free from Leonardo, as well as Marco.“I can't waste time.” Caterina muttered. As long as the battle was still going o
Alex looked confused when Leonardo asked him to stop the car, but he did so anyway. Whatever order Leonardo gave, he did not dare to oppose.Caterina turned to look at Leonardo, waiting to see what he would do. She was on guard, preparing herself to put up a fight if Leonardo was about to do something to her.“You can come down if you think you're not safe with me.” Leonardo gave her a choice. He didn't want to force Caterina to come with him if it made her feel depressed and uneasy.Caterina was silent; she was speechless. This was too sudden. She looked around; the road they passed was filled with lush forests on the left and right. Vehicles also rarely passed by. Only their group car filled the road. If she got off there, she would have to walk for who knows how long. She also couldn't be sure that she would survive if Leonardo dropped her off here.Leonardo stared with an unknown look. The more Caterina looked at that look, the less she understood what exactly Leonardo wanted from
“Thank you.” Caterina handed Alex back the car keys. She smiled slightly at him, then left for the room where her father was being treated. Even at first glance, Alex could tell that Caterina was upset. Her face was grim with her lips curled.Alex followed behind. He wanted to know what was going on. Caterina should have gone home feeling a little happy that she could get out of the mansion. At least her tangled mind could be a little fresher.“What's wrong?” Alex asked softly.“That bastard follows me everywhere I go. He's always looking for trouble.” Caterina replied in a tone full of annoyance.“Leo?” Alex asked for confirmation. Caterina began to be reluctant to mention Leonardo's name because her hatred for the man was at the highest level. Let alone meeting him, just mentioning his name made her feel reluctant.“Who else?” Caterina replied indifferently. She opened the door to her father's room, went inside, and started mixing the medicine before he woke up and took it.“Maybe h
Caterina rolled her eyes in disgust when she found Leonardo in front of her. She didn't understand why he always followed her wherever she went. No matter what place she wanted to go, Leonardo was always there.“You—” Marco looked surprised at Leonardo's arrival. Not without reason, he had begun to fear dealing with the man. There were many secrets about his crimes that Leonardo knew.“Why, are you afraid?” Leonardo stared with a challenging look. If it wasn't for Caterina's request, he would have finished Marco long ago.“Why should I be afraid if I've done nothing wrong?” Marco asked back. He tried to act casual even though his heart was beating very fast. He masked his fear by giving a challenging look.“Do I need to explain all the mistakes you've made? While Kate is here, you can explain if you're innocent.” Leonardo said it casually, but it sounded so deadly to Marco's ears.“Leo, stop disturbing other people's peace. Marco is not bothering you, so stop bothering him. Can't you
Caterina turned to the source of the voice. She glared, visibly displeased by Leonardo's presence there. She didn't say a word. After chuckling, she went to the garage and pulled out Alex's car.“Why does it have to be Alex? You could have borrowed my car.” Leonardo commented when he saw Caterina busy getting Alex's car out. He felt annoyed and jealous because Caterina chose Alex over him.The orange sports car started driving at a moderate speed out of the gate. At the gate he was intercepted by the gatekeeper. No matter how hard Caterina tried to explain, the gatekeeper did not allow Caterina to get out of the fence.“I allowed her to go to buy medicine; just open the gate.” Leonardo gave the order through a handy talky.After getting the order, the guard opened the gate. Caterina immediately drove her car onto the highway. The car was traveling at breakneck speed.Leonardo followed. He drove a normal car so as not to attract attention. He also drove his car without being followed b
“What are you doing here?” Nathan asked sharply when he arrived at the salon. He looked at Elise with an unusual look.“I'm doing things I couldn't do when I was your wife.” Elise replied casually. She did not seem afraid at all, as the love had disappeared from her heart. She had always given in and dared not speak up because she was afraid of being divorced. However, now she was not afraid of anything. Her only goal in life now was to please herself.“You can always do whatever you want when you are my wife. You had a lot of free time; I always gave you a lot of money. It's just that you don't want to beautify yourself.” Nathan came to her defense. He felt that he had done his best to provide for her while she was living in his house. He thought she couldn't take care of herself.Elise laughed bitterly.“Is that so, Brooke?” Elise turned to look at Brooke; she looked at the woman with a look that demanded an answer.“Of course.” Brooke replied nervously, trying to cover something up
“Panggil aku jika kau sudah selesai. Jika aku tidak sempat menjemputmu, aku akan meminta supir untuk menjemputmu. Hubungi aku jika ada yang berusaha untuk mengganggumu.” Julian berpesan setelah ia menurunkan adiknya di depan sebuah salon kecantikan paling bergengsi di kota LA. Hanya orang-orang dari kelas atas yang bisa ke sana, sebab harganya tidak terjangkau bagi kalangan menengah ke bawah.Elise tersenyum kecil. “Jangan khawatirkan aku, aku bisa menjaga diri.”“Baiklah kalau begitu, aku harus pergi sekarang.” Julian berucap dengan lembut, menit berikutnya mobil yang ia kendarai mulai melaju pergi dengan kecepatan tinggi.Elise berbalik, lalu melangkah dengan santai menuju gedung mewah di depan sana. Sudah lama ia tidak memiliki waktu untuk dirinya sendiri. Ia bahkan sudah lupa seperti apa rasanya pergi ke salon kecantikan. Sudah saatnya kini ia kembali bersinar.“Wah, kakak ipar, ternyata setelah bercerai dari abangku kau bekerja di sini? Kau bekerja di bagian apa? Petugas kebersih
“Coba sebutkan satu saja perlakuan baik yang aku terima?” Elise memberikan tantangan.Belum sempat Madison membuka mulutnya untuk menjawab pertanyaan Elise, perhatian mereka teralihkan ketika ponsel Elise berdenting.‘Aku sudah sampai.’ Sebuah pesan masuk dari Julian, abang Elise. Setelah dua tahun hidup dalam penderitaan, akhirnya Elise meminta abangnya untuk menjemputnya agar ia bisa kembali tinggal bersama keluarganya. Ia baru sadar sebodoh apa dirinya, meninggalkan status sebagai putri keluarga konglomerat hanya untuk menjadi istri rumah tangga yang tidak dihargai oleh keluarga suaminya.“Aku tidak ada waktu untuk berdebat dengan kalian.” Elise berucap dengan tegas, lalu beranjak pergi.Di depan sana, Julian menunggu dengan perasaan senang. Ia senang, sebab akhirnya sang adik tersadar. Mereka berpelukan ketika akhirnya bertemu kembali setelah 2 tahun lamanya. Mereka saling meluapkan perasaan rindu yang selama ini terpendam.“Dia dijemput oleh seorang pria.” Brooke yang mengintip m
“Ayo bercerai!” Nathan berucap dengan dingin ketika ia menyodorkan sebuah map berisi kertas pada Elise. Pria itu bahkan tidak ingin menoleh menatap istrinya. Baginya, kehadiran Elise di sana hanya akan merusak pandangan matanya.Ini adalah permintaan ke sepuluh ketika Nathan menyodorkan kertas itu untuk pengurusan perceraian. Ia hanya membutuhkan tanda tangan Elise, maka mereka akan resmi bercerai. Biasanya Elise akan menolak dan memohon agar Nathan tidak menceraikannya. Ia akan berlutut, mengemis cinta pada pria berhati dingin itu.Namun, kali ini responsnya berbeda. Ia meraih kertas itu tanpa ragu, lalu memberikan tanda tangannya. Ia bahkan tidak mengucapkan satu kata pun ketika Nathan menghampirinya dan meminta untuk bercerai.Bukan tanpa alasan. Elise bersikap seperti ini karena ini adalah kehidupan keduanya. Di masa lalu, ia menolak untuk bercerai. Semakin ia berusaha untuk mendapatkan cinta Nathan, semakin Nathan membencinya. Ia telah memberikan segalanya pada lelaki yang ia cin
“Aku tidak percaya selama ini kau tinggal bersama pria seperti Leo. Ayahmu, yang sudah jelas mengabdi bertahun-tahun dengannya saja bisa dibunuhnya dengan begitu mudah. Dia benar-benar iblis!” Marco datang membawakan sebotol yoghurt untuk Caterina.“Dia menembak kepala ayahmu karena dia gagal membunuhku. Dia benar-benar psikopat.”Caterina yang duduk termenung sambil memikirkan Dante seketika terkesiap dan mengusap air matanya. Amarah dan dendam yang membara di hatinya membuat Caterina meneteskan air mata. Kebenciannya kepada Leonardo kini sudah berada di puncak paling atas. Tidak ada kata maaf lagi yang akan dia berikan kepada pria itu. Pria yang dulu sangat dicintainya, kini berubah menjadi sosok yang paling dibencinya. Waktu mengubahnya dengan sangat cepat. Caterina merasa kesal karena dulu pernah mencintai orang seperti Leonardo.“Kau tenang saja, Kate. Aku berada di pihakmu sekarang. Kita harus bersatu untuk membalaskan dendam masing-masing kepada Leo. Kalau kita bersatu, bukanka
Marco yang sedang mencoba mengalahkan anak buah Leo tampak cukup syok saat melihat Caterina keluar dari tempatnya bersembunyi. Dia menyayangkan keputusan Caterina untuk menyerahkan diri, dan mencoba melumpuhkan pasukan Leo yang tersisa agar dia bisa secepatnya menghampiri Caterina.“Jangan, Kate!” pinta Marco dengan penuh harap. Namun, dia tak berani berteriak. Mengakui perasaannya di depan wanita itu sudah cukup membuat hubungan mereka menjadi canggung. Marco hanya tak mau membuat Caterina semakin tak nyaman karenanya. Meski begitu, dia juga tak siap jika harus kehilangan Caterina sekarang.Leo mengangkat tangannya ke udara, memberi isyarat pada anak buahnya untuk menghentikan penyerangan sebab sudah banyak pasukan Marco yang tewas. Selain itu, serangan dihentikan karena Caterina sudah keluar dari tempatnya bersembunyi.Caterina menjaga jarak dari Leo. Dia sengaja berdiri di samping vas bunga besar di sudut ruangan agar jika sewaktu-waktu merasa terancam, Caterina bisa menggunakan va