Chapter 009AliceShe sat calmly, a young girl perched on her lap, gazing in my direction. The girl's resemblance to Janice was striking, and I instantly knew she's the child she had with Alec.But what brought Janice here after all these years? I stood silently, watching her back, unsure of what to do next. How did she even find me? Has Granny or Father betrayed my trust by telling her where I live?The little girl touched Janice's face and pointed in my direction. Janice turned, her eyes locking onto mine.A forced smile spread across her face as she rose to her feet. Janice still exudes elegance, from her poised demeanor to her impeccably tailored clothes."Well…Well… well, if it isn't my runaway slut of a daughter," she spat, holding the little girl in her hand and moving closer.I didn't flinch, my expression unchanging as I watched her.If she thought her venomous words would get a rise out of me, she was mistaken."I wouldn't have known you wanted to see me, Mother," I said, th
Chapter 010Mario "Please, sir... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt anyone. I needed the money for my sick grandmother," the young lady begged, her battered face dripping blood into her eyes. I stepped back to survey my handiwork, a satisfied smile spreading across my face. The nurse, who had aided the kidnappers, was nailed to a cross, her left leg and right hand severed."Your desperation doesn't justify harming my son," I said, my voice cold and menacing. "Mario Bianchi's son. You must have been blinded by greed to think you could get away with it."The woman whimpered, her eyes pleading for mercy I didn't have. If only she knew. "I... I didn't know he was your son, sir. We weren't told," she stammered. I sneered at her, looking around the dark, blood-stained basement with the hard stench of copper. The faint light from the small window highlighted the gruesome scene.Normally, I wouldn't dirty my hands, but this time was different. They had laid hands on my kids, Liam and Ava.
Chapter 011AliceAfter tucking Ava in, I stretched, yawning from exhaustion. I switched off their room light, quietly opened and closed the door, and walked down the dimly lit corridor.The scandal from three days ago still lingers in my mind. My mom and Elsa's incident had made headlines, but I'd grown numb to the gossip. But what hurt most was my kids facing ridicule at school. They were called bastards, and me, labeled as involved with another man whose resemblance to them sparked cruel rumors.I'd visited the school multiple times, threatening to report to higher ranked people if the management and parents wouldn't find a way to talk to their kids. Yet, the teasing still persisted. Now that I was desperate for a solution, I considered finding a father figure to end it all. Entering my room, I closed my bedroom door behind me and shivered as a sudden chill ran through me. This wasn't from the AC because I hadn't turned it on.I flicked the light switch, but the room remained da
Chapter 012Alice"Hey! Liam, be careful over there! And Paul, don't use the wheel!" I shouted over the amusement park's loud noise.I had brought my kids here to let them have some fun and take my mind off the encounter with Mario three days ago. The memory still lingered, filling me with both regret and longing. Thankfully, my kids had arrived just in time, preventing things from going further."If not for their timely arrival, things would have gone too far," I thought, shuddering at the thought.I vowed to myself that it wouldn't happen again. But Mario is to blame, I reasoned. He's too dominating and doesn't take no for an answer. Yet, I knew I couldn't let him near my family again."Mom, come play with us!" Ava shouted, snapping me back to reality.I looked up to see her on the slide alongside Liam, but Paul was nowhere to be seen, making my heart sink.I rushed towards Ava and Liam, panic rising within me."Where's Paul?" I asked, scanning the area frantically.Liam pointed tow
Chapter 013Alice"Give me my toy, Dad bought you yours!" Liam exclaimed."This is mine! This is the color of yours!" Ava retorted.Their argument filled the air as we stepped out of the cab, while I waited behind to pay the fare. We had just returned home from a long day out."Ava! Liam! Stop fighting, or I'll seize the toys!" I warned, trying to intervene.But Paul, chiming in, said, "They wouldn't listen, Mom. They always behave like children, while I'm the wisest and most adult-like. Gosh, I'll have gray hair soon from constantly correcting these kids!"His statement left me and the cabman in stitches and we bursted into laugher. I anticipated a night filled with arguments, shouting, and fighting, so I steeled myself for the chaos ahead.Ava quickly shot back, hands on her waist in a comically sassy pose, "You're so silly for saying you're the wisest, Paul! I was there when Mom gave birth to you! I'm the Sage of this family"Her witty response sent me into another fit of laughter
Chapter 014Alice"What the hell is he doing here?" Mario barked, his aura radiating danger as we started advancing towards Davis. I immediately stepped between them, but if I'd thought Mario's aura was ominous before, it was now intensified a hundredfold."Davis, please, can you leave? I'll meet you later," I said, my eyes fixed on Mario, wary of his next move.Davis replied from behind me, "I'm not going anywhere because of this man, Alice. I'm here for you, not him. I wanted to invite you to dinner and that's why I brought you a dress."Mario growled, making me tremble. I could feel the tension as he and Davis glared at each other."Okay, okay, fine. I'll come," I said, trying to turn to collect the dress, but Mario grabbed my shoulders tightly. I winced, and he relaxed his grip slightly at the sound."You're going nowhere, Alice," Mario snapped, his voice firm.I remained trapped between them, sensing the escalating hostility. Davis wasn't even backing down even seeing how intimi
Chapter 015 "What's going on?" I finally managed to ask, my voice shaking as I recovered from the shock. The restaurant staff had now surrounded us, concerned expressions etched on their faces. The staff rushed to my side, inquiring about my well-being and scanning me for injuries. Even my kids wanted to come close but I forced a smile and murmured I was okay. Davis remained silent, his eyes fixed on Mario with a terrified, ashen gaze. "Can someone tell me what the hell is going on right now before I lose my sanity?" My gaze shifted to my children, their innocent faces now clouded with worry. "Liam! Ava! Paul! What are you doing here? How did you three get here?" I pressed, my voice rising. Their heads drooped, fingers twisting anxiously in their hands and I knew it's a telltale sign of nervousness. Mario's hand reached out to adjust Ava's ponytail, not looking at me. He finally looked up, his eyes locking onto mine and the air thickened with tension. Mario's sneer
Chapter 016As I stepped out from the station, my encounter with Davis and Jake remained, leaving me breathless. They'd presented me with a damning case, one that could seal their fate and land them behind bars. Yet, I'd hesitated, unsure of my next move.Jake's heart wrenching story about his ailing sister's hospital struggles still repeated in my mind. Yesterday, he'd painted a clear picture of her fragile life, surrounded by machines and I'd witnessed it myself at the hospital, the image had remained etched in my mind like a scar. The tiny, adorable girl, barely Ava's age, had grasped my heart with her fragile hands. Her frail fingers had lain in mine, cold and delicate as porcelain. I had kissed her hand gently, then brushed my lips against her forehead. The memory still stirred my emotions, leaving me torn and conflicted. Starting a case against Jake now seemed impossible. Yet, the law will want to take its course.Davis, however, was a different story. His fate has been seale
Chapter 028AliceI sat with my phone in hand, reading a story on an app while occasionally glancing at Mario, who the kids cuddled up to as they watched their favorite cartoon show.Mario's gaze would often drift towards me, and I'd meet his eyes, but look away when it gets intense.Just as I was getting lost in the story, Ava's voice cut through the air. "Daddy," she called out, raising her head from Mario's chest. "I want to tell you something." My heart skipped a beat as I stiffened, praying that she wouldn't reveal the secret we'd all agreed to keep.Ava looked at me, and I discreetly placed my fingers on my lips, signaling her to remain silent. I also demonstrated flogging gesture with my finger, trying to remind her of our earlier conversation. Ava simply giggled and looked away.I'd warned the kids earlier about keeping Alex's true identity hidden, and they'd promised to keep it a secret. But now, with Alex's face and the mask still fresh in their minds, I wasn't so sure. I
Chapter 027AliceAs I lounged by the poolside, my legs dipped in the cool water, I watched with a warm smile as my kids and Alex splashed and played, their laughter and shouts filling the air. It was a perfect weekend afternoon, and I was glad to have Alex join us. I couldn't help but wonder, though, why Elsa had allowed Alex to continue visiting us, but I pushed the thought aside, not wanting to ruin the moment.Sitting there, I suddenly remembered that I needed to call my dad about something important. I stood up and headed to the bedroom to grab my phone. Mario wasn't around, and for that, I was relieved. His absence meant I could relax without worrying about his intense gaze on my swimsuit. But, despite my denial, a part of me still craved his presence.I returned to the pool, phone in hand, and began talking to my dad. He told me that Granny was unwell, and I immediately said I wanted to come visit her, even if it meant returning home after five long years. But, knowing my dad's
Chapter 026Mario "I want every last detail about the person behind these threats, and I want it within the hour," I barked at the team of expert hackers assembled before me. "I'm talking names, addresses, phone records and everything. I don't care if you have to dig through the darkest corners of the dark web or bribe your way to the top of the NSA. I want results, and I want them now."My voice echoed off the walls of the computer room, where the world's top cybersecurity experts sat huddled around their screens, their fingers flying across their keyboards. I had spared no expense in bringing this teams, and I expected nothing but the best from them."I don't want to hear any excuses, any explanations, or any empty promises again," I continued, my eyes scanning the room. "I want answers, and I want them within the hour. If I don't get what I'm looking for, there will be consequences. And trust me, you don't want that.”I resumed pacing back and forth, my mind filled by the sinister
Chapter 025AliceThere was few minutes of silence with Jake looking at Aria. Then, he turned back to me.“You're right," Jake began. "I saw and picked Aria up from the streets, just like I was once found. Hers was a story of abandonment, just like mine.""I remember that night vividly," Jake continued. "I was seventeen, and I'd been sleeping in an uncompleted building. I saw her wrapped in a shawl there, left all alone in the world. My initial reaction was fear and anger - who could do such a thing to a helpless child?""But then I held her little fingers in mine and she'd stared at me with those innocent brown eyes," Jake said, his eyes gazing into the distance. "And something shifted inside me. I knew I'd do everything in my power to protect her, to give her the life she deserved. I'd go to the end of the world, move unmovable mountains for the little girl.""I was scared of the authorities, of course," Jake admitted. "But I knew I had to do the right thing. I did everything I coul
Chapter 024Alice I quickly composed myself, clearing my throat. "It's nothing, baby. What are you guys up to here?" I asked, trying to divert attention from the awkward moment.As I moved past Mario, he reached out to grab me, but I dodged him. "We're making pancakes, Mom!” Paul replied.Liam's looked up at me. "Dad said we should make a surprise breakfast for you because you were really tired yesterday after...some exercise which you did with him." His voice trailed off, and he shot Mario a glance before muttering under his breath, "But you already ruined the surprise, Mom."My cheeks burned as I turned to Mario, who was smirking at me while expertly flipping the pancakes in the pan at the some time. His shirtless form and flexing muscles were distracting, to say the least. I tried to maintain a neutral expression, but my cheeks betrayed me, flushing with a warm glow.Ava's curious voice cut my thoughts. "Mom, is that true? Did you do something with dad that made you tired?""Y-y
Chapter 023AliceMy hands pushed at the low-slung waist of his suit, zipping it and pulling it down which he helped in. They slided down, and I trembled when his thick cock sprung free against his abs. I swallowed as my eyes grew wider. He’s so fucking big. My cheeks flushed as I continued to gazed at him. As a twenty-five-year-old woman, I had never experienced pleasure before. Life had been tough, but in this moment, I felt a spark of desire.Mario's words were my undoing. “Go ahead, wifey. You can do it. And, you're not stopping tonight because you've started it already when I stopped. Now, take that fucking cock into your hot mouth.”My thighs clenched furiously and another wave of wetness dripped down my thighs.Mario groaned, pulling me in to kiss me as I wrapped one hand as much around this length as I could and stroked him slowly. He pulsed in my hand, the vein throbbing under my grip. But I wanted more this time. I’m ready to give him more. I slipped my lips from his and
Chapter 022AliceWhat’s she doing here? I wasn't in the mood for her drama today. Elsa's silence was long, lasting several minutes as she sat motionless beside me. Her unusual quietness forced me to steal glances at her, waiting for her to break the silence."You know, I've never seen Alex this happy," Elsa said, breaking the silence. Her somber tone caught me off guard, and I turned to look at her. "I feel like I've been a bad mother," Elsa continued. "I feel so bad and terrible about it. I've never experienced a childhood filled with feelings of being cared for. I never knew what it meant to be loved. Hell, I don't even know what that big word 'love' feels like – to be shown it, to feel it." Her eyes finally met mine, and I was struck by the sadness and longing in their brown depths.I found myself feeling a deep sense of pity for her. Her childhood, much like mine, had been marred by pain and loneliness."You are not a bad mother," I began, but Elsa cut me off."Don't say anythi
Chapter 021Alice"Hi Ma'am!" Lara, my staff entered my office with a parcel in hand. I tore my gaze away from the disturbing news on my phone which was a burnt, mangled body found on the bridge.My eyes went to Lara's hands, expecting the familiar sight of Mario's red roses, accompanied by lunch for the kids and me. But what I saw made my heart skip a beat. The roses were different. This one was a deep, velvety red with white stripes."Hand it over," I took the parcel from her. She stood before me, her hands clasped together. I turned the parcel over in my hands. Who could have sent this? And why the sudden change from Mario's usual routine? Or, have I had a secret admirer? I thought with a chuckle. I dropped the flower on the table and opened the brown envelope, adorned with a small yellow flower. "You can go, Lara," I said, and she left.The envelope contained a white paper, folded neatly. I hesitated because this was the first time I'd received a message in an envelope. My c
Chapter 020AliceAs I gazed around the opulent dinner hall, the air vibrated with the hum of conversation and the soft clinking of glasses. The scent of expensive cologne and perfume filled the air, mingling with the aroma of exquisite cuisine. People in elegant dresses and tailored suits moved with grace, their jewels glinting under the crystal chandeliers.I was struck by the air of power and sophistication that permeated the room. It was clear that this was no ordinary gathering of the wealthy elite.Mario had introduced me to several people earlier, including our host, Mr. Roger, a man in his fifties with a warm, kind smile. He'd welcomed me graciously, unaware of my true identity, thanks to the mask Mario had gotten for me. I'd been adamant about wearing it, and Mario had reluctantly agreed, stopping at a store to purchase it while I waited in the car on our way earlier. The other guests couldn't help but stare, whispering and looking my way. But they kept their distance, car