“Long time no see, Girlfriend,” Gaia said as she flashed her perfect set of teeth at Mimi and Marco.Marco felt like rubbing the space between his brows, knowing that he was in for a lot of drama from these two.Mimi returned the smile with the same ones that didn’t reach her eyes as she asked, “Girlfriend? Excuse me, but I’m not a petty soldier.” Mimi retorted sarcastically.Well apparently, something had transpired between the both of them and they ended up getting separated as friends.So now, the only thing left was a bunch of frenemies.Gaia twirled the glass in her hand around as she raised a brow. She never wanted to cause a scene or maybe shame Mimi before Marco, but the girl was being unreasonable for no reason.“Petty soldier you say? I think that petty soldier is better than a spoiled brat civilian who can’t tell their left from right.” Gaia said in return, maintaining a stoic expression.“What? What did you call me?” Mimi dropped her hand from Marco’s as she watched Gaia i
“Well, thank goodness. Your Uncle, Francesco, and the entire family have approved of the one-month extension you asked for. So the wedding wouldn’t be an excuse for you not to also focus on finding that bastard.” Ezekiel said to Marco who was seated opposite him.Marco breathed out a sigh of relief, knowing his heart and head would finally be at peace and would eventually function better this time.He had been so stressed out by the fact that he was getting married in 5 days and at the same time trying to catch Double S.Now that he had been granted an extra month, he would have the chance to focus on Double S.But again, he had to stop the wedding with Mimi. He couldn’t just sit around and wait for her to sort it out like she said earlier. He knew without a doubt that it wouldn’t be that easy for her to achieve.So, he would take matters into his own hands and stop the damn wedding coming up in 5 days.After he left the party the previous night, he had gone straight to the mansion an
“Why did he hang up on me?” Mimi asked as she pulled the phone away from her ear, staring at the screen.“He didn’t even let me say what I had to say. I’ll call him back.” She said and dialed his number again.But surprisingly, Marco’s phone suddenly went dead.“What the?” She glanced at the maid in her bedroom and back at her phone.“Did he turn his phone off?”The maid said nothing as she watched Mimi pace back and forth in the bedroom.She was dressed in a white dress that hugged her slender waist and flared downwards. The upper part was tight as it clung onto her body like a second skin.Her long red hair was let loose, falling in heavy curls around her.The maid opened her mouth to say something, but the moment she saw Mimi’s face, she gave up and shut her mouth.Mimi tried multiple times to reach Marco again, but all the results remained the same. He was unreachable.She gritted her teeth, and threw the phone on the bed, “How could he just ignore me like that? Did I say somethin
Everyone turned to Marco the moment they heard Dante’s words.It was surprising to see he had already woken up in the space of one hour. Of course, this was Marco for crying out loud. It was as if he was immune to pain and injuries.Dante hurriedly walked forward towards him, but before he could say a word, Ezekiel beat him to it.“What the fuck happened to you?” He asked Marco seriously.Marco shut his eyes briefly and opened them again. “ I was attacked by Double S.”At those words, everyone except Selena gasped, “What the hell? Double S tried to kill you in person?” Dante was surprised, Double S never showed himself to the public. He always wore a mask to conceal his face, and the fact that Marco saw him meant he really wanted to kill Marco this time.Dante turned to look at the Doctor and bowed politely, “Ezekiel would see you out.” Ezekiel wanted to protest, but seeing the look Dante threw at him, he had no other choice than to accept.“This way, sir.”The both of them left toget
“Can I have a word with you?” The moment Alessia heard his voice, she looked up at him, her piercing blue eyes looking dim totally unlike the usual one he saw the first time she arrived.Marco had really dimmed her shine by keeping her locked up here.“I don’t want to have any words with you,” she replied and brought her head down again.Dante let out a sigh and proceeded towards the bed.“Stay put,” She halted him in his tracks. “Whatever you have to say, please say it from there.” She added.Dante nodded and opened his mouth, “Look, Alessia. I know what Marco did to you was totally uncalled for. That is why I’ve come here, to help you elevate those terrible memories and make you feel at home, at least for a while.”Hearing those words from him, Alessia finally looked up at him, “What do you mean? What exactly are you talking about?” She couldn’t help but ask.“So it’s this way, we won’t be having a party in a few minutes downstairs in the party room. Apparently, one of us is having
“So you’re saying you won’t listen to your father? Is that it, Grace?” Grace rolled her eyes exhaustedly as she walked out of the club. The nagging never ends.“Mum, I never said I wouldn't listen. You just have to make him understand that this club is like the highest-paying center in this city. I need to save up some more before I move abroad.” She explained again for the tenth time to her mum who had made it a life goal to always nag her about working at the club.“Grace, we know they pay well. But we’re worried about your safety. I’ve heard so much bad news about that place and it’s not safe for a woman.” Her mum said again, not about to give up.“But I’ve worked there for three years. Nothing has happened to me.”“And isn’t three years enough time to save up enough to leave? You’ve been saving for three damn years! Do you plan to become America’s president when you get there?!” This time, she couldn’t help but yell out.Grace winced and distanced the phone from her ear for a brie
“Is something wrong?” The man asked, raising a perfectly carved eyebrow.Grace struggled to find her voice as she took in his appearance.If it weren’t for his gray eyes, she definitely would have thought he had a close tie with Alessia.“No, nothing’s wrong. Thank you for saving me.” She said and gave a slight bow.The man scanned her body, seeing the arm she held onto, he looked up at her and sighed, “Your arm, let’s go to the clinic. There’s one a few meters away from here.” He offered, all the while maintaining a calm expression.Grace looked down at her injured arm and then looked up at him. For some reason, she felt fear just staring at him right now. A part of her screamed at her to run as far as possible from that man, but she stood her ground. He couldn’t possibly save her only to harm her afterward, right?“Miss?” The man called for her deviated attention again and she returned her gaze to him.“Oh, this…. Ok.” She finally accepted.He smiled at her and gestured for her to w
The party was in full swing by the time Alessia and Dante arrived.There were dancers already on the mini stage in the room and some men happily drank their brains away while watching those women on stage in skimpy dresses.Selena sat at the corner, dressed in a black-fitting dress that hugged her slim figure. If anyone was told that she was the same underboss that worked her ass tirelessly for the clan, the one who always looked strict as if she was just about to have a fight with all the forces of Reggio, no one would believe it.It was because Selena always had this poker face on, and her outfit was nothing short of a black T-shirt, black blazer jacket, black pants, and black boots. Most times she would pair it up with black gloves.She was always looking like the assassin that she was.But today being her birthday, she decided to dress a bit girly, not to attract anyone's attention. However, she ended up attracting the attention of everyone in the room.The guards who sat in the c
“Make sure she stays safe, I don’t want to hear any complaints when I’m gone,” Marco instructed for the umpteenth time as he gathered his papers, packing them into a briefcase. This was supposed to be a trip for inspection, but to avoid arousing suspicion, he had to dress corporate and carry a briefcase. “I’ll repeat, She is pregnant and vulnerable. Ensure she’s safe, but also make sure she doesn’t get any ideas of escaping.” He recited again, wanting to make sure Selena got the message loud and clear. He would kill her if anything were to happen to Alessia and his child.“Understood.” She nodded.“Also, Grace, her friend, needs the same level of scrutiny.” He added and turned around to face them; Dante and Selena.“Sure, boss.” Once he had finished his packing, he grabbed his case and headed out with Dante following behind. The convoy was ready outside, black SUVs lined up with their engines running. Clear definition of opulence and power. Marco entered into the lead vehicle, his
The door opened, revealing a maid who came over to deliver Alessia’s dinner.Grace walked forward to receive the meal from her and dismissed her afterward.She made her way back to the bed, placing the meal down on the table in the room.Alessia soon walked out of the closet and seeing the meal on the table, she raised a brow in confusion.“A maid?” she asked and Grace nodded.Just then, Grace finally noticed how much weight Alessia had lost. Alessia looked emaciated, her face and body, pale and thin.Grace shook her head pitifully and said, “Ali, you look so thin.”Alessia smiled weakly and nodded, “Yeah, I've spent all the time crying lately. I couldn't eat even, I lost my appetite each time I saw food.”“Woah, for a foodie like yourself, that's too much to bear.” Grace poked with a snort. “And on a serious note, now that you are expecting a child, you need to take care of yourself more,” she added with a serious look on her face.“I don't want this child.” Alessia’s face hardened a
“Yes, she is pregnant. And she has grown distant_”“Stop!” Grace let out a short scream and she stood up at once. She glared at Marco as tears gathered in her eyes.“You’re responsible for the pregnancy?” She asked, her eyes flashing with uncertainty.Marco knew she would react this way, so he tried again to run a hand through his hair but ended up pushing at his bandages.“Look, it wasn’t intentional.” “Then what was it?!” She yelled, disregarding the fact she was still standing in his property and he could have her punished for yelling. But Marco pushed his ego aside this time, he had messed up and had to fix the mess. “I was drugged that night and I couldn’t control myself.”“Why didn’t you go to the harem? Why did you go to her instead? And I’m sure as hell she put up a good fight. God why?” Grace broke down as she fell back on her chair, her hand going to tug at her hair.Dante felt a tug at his heart seeing her whimpering in her seat. Her shoulders wouldn’t stop shaking as she
Grace glanced at Dante who sat in the driver’s seat, driving towards the base. Earlier, he said there was a problem. But of course, he wouldn’t spill the details of the problem. Also, what has it got to do with her?“I thought you hated me?” She suddenly asked out loud, turning her head to face his that was focused on the road.Dante wasn’t focused on driving, his mind was all over the place as the image of a certain girl on stage kept coming up in his mind.He jerked slightly when he heard her voice beside him and turned to glance at her.“Would you quit that?” He asked with a frown. “Quit what?”“Don’t fucking startle me like that!” He fired and looked away from her.Seriously, why did she have to wear that top?!“Oh, did I startle you?” She feigned ignorance and batted her lashes when their eyes met again.Dante shook his head in disbelief. Which planet did she come from?“So tell me, what’s the problem at the base and what does it have to do with me?” Dante growled at her, his h
Dante dragged in deep refreshing breaths, trying his best to hold his anxiety together.When Alessia had found out about her pregnancy, she had cried herself to sleep, after throwing tantrums to kill Marco with her bare hands. Marco had felt so pained and bittered when she said a lot of hurtful words to him. She had cursed him even, said so many words, and ended up locking herself in the room. Alessia had refused to eat or drink, shutting everyone out completely.The only person who could get to her was a close friend and that close friend was Grace Franco.Marco had even collapsed after the struggles with her. The moment he arrived in his study room, his body gave up on him and sent him tumbling to the floor in pain.Before he closed his eyes completely, he begged Dante to go over to Devil’s Den to fetch Gracino, only she could get through to Alessia.The last thing Marco wanted was to harm Alessia or let her get harmed. He would do everything to keep her and their child safe. Dan
“The wedding preparations are fortunately in full swing.” The voice of Ignacio Gonzalo boomed over the phone as he spoke to Ezekiel De Luca.Ezekiel sat in his study room, a glass of liquor in hand as he drummed his index finger on the arm of his resting chair.“That’s great, Ignacio. I can’t wait to have Miracle in my house.” He said in return, a smile spreading across his face.“We should meet up at the Country Club for a few games,” Ignacio suggested, but Ezekiel was quick to turn him down.“Oh no, I have a few issues to deal with for a while and won’t be available for a game now,” Ezekiel said in return.Ignacio at the other end, frowned, but he still didn’t push it and just hummed in response. He knew of the issues ongoing in the De Luca clan, and he didn’t want to get involved in it for now. Maybe after his daughter gets married into their family, he will find a way to help them sort things out.Once Ezekiel ended the call, a knock came at the door and a guard walked in to info
“Pregnant?” Marco’s lips trembled at the word just now.The doctor closed up his items and gave a firm nod. “Yes, she is pregnant and I’m not interested to know the father of the child.” The doctor said sarcastically and turned to leave.Selena and Dante watched Marco, expecting the usual panic and denial he always dishes out each time a woman came with a report of her pregnancy.A playboy like him would never settle with anyone. But they all saw how he treated Alessia better than any of his previous flings, and they were sure as hell that he might settle with her finally. But then again, there was still Miracle Gonzalo in the picture and Marco’s father would never want him to settle with a woman who isn’t a mafia princess.Marco’s emotions were all over the place as he watched Alessia. Before anyone could understand what was going on, Marco yelled out in excitement and leaned in his kiss Alessia’s lips while she remained unconscious.He had prayed to God, (though that was a lie. He
Alessia stood before the machine while holding tightly to the microphone.Marco sat with the others behind her, his gaze fixed intently on her petite figure. He couldn't deny the beauty of her just standing there and doing nothing.Alessia cursed Marco in her heart for making her go through with this. She really didn't want to do this, but Marco was being persistent, plus Selena requested ‘nicely’.The machine soon came alive and the music she had to sing to happened to be one of her favorite songs which Simone often sang to put her to bed. A smile unknowingly crossed her features when she remembered the tone and how she would mock Simone for having the worst voice on earth.The lyrics were imprinted in her mind so much that she wouldn't easily forget them. She didn't even need to look at the flat screen in other to sing along.Soon, the song began and she immediately shut her environment out. Maybe this wasn't a bad idea after all.The entire room went quiet as she began. Honestly, t
Earlier,Marco, who lay on the bed motionless, suddenly opened his eyes, feeling the drowsiness wear off slowly. He turned to the side to see a maid cleaning up the table where the doctor had placed his things earlier. He groaned, his hand going to his head as he tried to fall back to sleep.But with the noises the maid kept making, it was far from possible for him to fall asleep again.“Quiet down, woman." He muttered, but enough for the maid to hear and shudder.She hurriedly stood still, not even breathing to avoid angering him.Marco managed to stay still, his pounding head returning to normal again.Thankfully, the party room was a bit far from his bedroom, so he couldn't hear the loud music coming from there.But again, he recalled something. Dante had this look in his eyes when he came over to the room to check on him earlier.That look was awfully familiar, a look that spoke volumes, one he had always never trusted. A mischievous one too.Marco opened his eyes again, slowly s