Ethan's response to Luke's was, "Absolutely fine with me, whatever you say. And just for the records, I don't have any plans to start anything with Elliot, as long as he doesn't mess with my sister." And with that, Ethan wishes to conclude his conversation with his subordinate. Luke, seemingly getting Ethan's signals, didn't utter any more words. After that, they both refused to comment on anything and simply leaned back in their chairs as their thoughts began to wander away. Love has always been a bit of a challenge, so it may seem. Who would have thought that the Dragon Warriors would be in this predicament? How and why the heck did they get caught up in a lover's fight and how the hell did two mafia leaders have to cross paths this way merely because of a simple lover's dispute? It's funny to think how tough, ruthless men will be having a discussion over something so foolish as love. When the door suddenly burst open, Markus entered with a worn-out expression and sat down on the c
I was so deep in contemplation as we were traveling, letting my thoughts wander to a lot of different scenarios playing in my head when Kyle tried to say, "They have already arrived at the agreed location, and they are now waiting for us." I chose not to respond to him and pretended that I was not really paying attention to him, which in fact is not really far from the reality I am in. Instead, I continue to stare out the car window. I don't think I need to respond to him. There is nothing more to discuss if the Dragon Warriors are already there. All I could do was take a deep breath to pacify the many emotions I was again having. Even at this exact moment, I'm still not sure what to anticipate from today's meeting. This was a nowhere call and request for a discussion. And to be honest, I was not expecting Ethan Gregory to be this straightforward and to even have the nerve to call me out. But then again, it is Ariella Gregory we are talking about, his endearing sister, whom he is wil
"Big B, Gregory is already inside with his underboss and capo. We've also verified the perimeter, and they're all here. He seems to have brought a lot of his men for this simple talk." "So much for just a meeting and not a war then, Elliot." Kyle commented, which I had already expected. My underboss doesn't really know how to keep his mouth shut. "Then it is for the best that we have come prepared as them." "No worries, boss, if they think they can intimidate us, they are dead wrong. I have even brought the tactical team and the snipers with me. We are more prepared than them." Brit said proudly, while I just stared at him in utter disbelief. "Why the hell do you need to do just that? How many times should I tell the both of you that this is not a fucking war? This is just a conversation. A simple talk about something so personal that it does not require men to be capable of killing each other." Kyle clearly has every answer to my statements. "If what you are saying is correct, the
"Should I, Ethan?" I asked him back, being a smart aleck again. "It was you who wanted to talk, right? Then it should be you who should actually do the talking while I do the listening." Ethan could not help but furrow his brows at me. He is trying his best to control himself here so as not to create a situation. And I can see clearly how when he is the boss and trying so hard, his capo seems to be losing every bit of sense when he continues to glare at me. "Elliot, maybe it's best if we talk privately." "Do you have any problem with me, capo?" I asked Markus, disregarding his boss' words to me, about speaking privately. Ethan's capo is getting on my nerves, and I just have to show him who is the boss here. "You up for anything, capo?" Ethan glanced at his capo and motioned for him with a shake of his head. "Markus doesn't have any problems. He is just too protective of Ariella, being Ari's bodyguard." "Just a bodyguard, eh? It seems to me like he's acting like a damn boyfriend." A
"I already know exactly what happened at A-Hotel, Elliot. And in all honesty, I do not like anything and everything that happened there." Something in Ethan's voice now makes me think that he won't be able to control his anger or whatever negative emotion he has for me in just a few more moments of this conversation. "Why don't you go straight to the point and tell me what you know? I hate beating around the bush. I am a busy person, Ethan, and you know that. You should be thankful that I even give you the time of my day for this nonsensical thing." Just like him, my tone is changing because of the emotions that I am feeling. Emotions that I am trying so hard to control. "Why do you have to treat her so badly, Elliot? Why do you have to disrespect her like that by leaving her hanging? That is just fucking bullshit!" He raises his voice at me, and I do understand where he is coming from. But this is the same conversation that I so wanted to stop having. I have had it with Kyle and Bri
"I told you, Elliot Allister is nothing but a fucking bastard, who thinks he literally owns each and every one of us. Yes, he may have helped us, but that doesn't give him the right to be a total dickhead to Ariella." As Ethan had expected from his capo, Markus was enraged when he told Luke and his capo all that had taken place during the discussion with Elliot. And seeing Markus acting this way, another matter was brought into question. "Markus, there is something that Elliot said that I think I need to ask you." He started to say. "And don't you fucking lie to us, capo. I've had enough of the games and lies here." Markus swallowed hard. He knows what the boss might be asking. Even though Ariella should have been the one to explain everything, he will be forced to. So before Ethan could further question him, Markus decided to just blurt out the truth. "Whatever Allister said, it is not the truth. He is just clearly mistaken." Ethan squinted his eyes at his capo. He hasn't said anyt
Ethan could only tap the table in front of him. Ari is once again pushing him, and he needs to be as patient with his sister as he can be, no matter how hard it is. "It is important that we have this discussion now, Ariella." He then turned to his underboss and capo and instructed them, "Leave us to talk." "No!" Ari exclaimed. "You two stay here and talk to your boss about whatever business you have." Ari then turned to her brother, saying, "What if I told you, Ethan, that I would prefer not to talk to you right now because I'm busy and I have more important things to do than have a conversation with you?" "I said we're going to talk, Ari. Don't be a brat on me again." She scoffed at her brother, irritated that her attitude was being called out yet again when it was they who had been jerks. "Give me a valid reason why I should even think of talking to you. And that is in addition to the fact that you're the boss and can easily command me to even if I don't want to." When it came to
"Ariella, what we talked about is not about transactions and dealing with Dragon Warriors." Ethan is feeling sorry for Ari that it has to be this way, but the sooner she learns to accept the truth, the better for her so she can move on from Elliot. "We talked about what you have been doing. We talked about what you and Markus have been doing all along." In the midst of her rapid heartbeat, all Ari could do was stay speechless. She leaned back on the couch, trying to find the right word to say and to explain to Ethan. Seeing how confused his sister seemed, Ethan walked over to where Ari was and sat beside her. "Ari, why do you keep on doing this? Why do you keep on wanting to hurt yourself? You've suffered enough, and I think it is just right that you stop." Ethan was the one who kept pushing her to Elliot in the past; why is it now that her brother has switched sides and, like everyone else, wants her to stop fighting for the love she had? "I can't stop, Ethan. I can't let him go no
Finally, the story has come to an end. Apologies, as it took longer than I had expected because of a lot of circumstances and my busy schedule. This is not perfect as well, and I know that, but I really want to thank you all so much for the support and for giving this book a chance. I deeply appreciate all the readers and followers who are supporting my stories in GN. Please support and keep reading my other stories in GN: English: (On-going) The Dragster's Mafia Heiress The Runaways' Second Chance Mate Taglish: The Invisible Love of Billionaire (completed) Married to the Runaway Bride (completed) Falling for the Replacement Mistress (On-going) The Rise of the Fallen Ex-Wife (On-going) Entangled to the Hidden Mafia (On-going)
Two men could be seen discreetly bickering over something in the stillness of the night. And although what was happening was visible to the rest of the men on the ground with them, they all chose not to interfere at this moment. They know better than to meddle with something that is not their concern. No one can genuinely understand what the verbal hubbub that is occurring between the two is all about as well. But whatever it is, it begins to appear to be about something big and important for the two to face off on the grounds just like that. The two men exchanged dirty, mean looks as they awaited each other's next move. And it also seemed as if they were about to each draw their firearms and end this ordeal between them, but both of them subsequently changed their minds and thought better of their situation. It really shouldn't reach such an extent once more. They now behave more calmly and rationally with each other than they used to in the past as a result of the changes in their
The wedding ceremony is happening in a blur for both of them. They are just too focused on each other all the time, as they are both holding each other's hands. The couple is so overjoyed about everything that is happening that they were smiling all throughout. And why wouldn't they? They are getting married! "Now that you can, Elliot, you may now recite your vows." The priest directed him. Elliot wasn't accustomed to these situations, of course. He's never been kind to express how he really feels, especially about love topics, and most of all not in front of other people. Kyle and Brit are the only people who could possibly know everything about what his heart desires. Nevertheless, today, he is willing to voice his opinion openly about Ariella and take away all his inhibitions because he wants Ari to understand how important she is to him. Before actually beginning to say his vows, he even took a deep breath to compose himself. "Hey, you know how hard this is for me, Ari, sweetie.
As I stood beside Kyle, my heartbeat was thumping frantically in my chest. I am anxious and excited, and I can tell that every person in the hall is feeling the same way as I am. This is where it all ends now. This is the culmination of everything that we've worked so hard to achieve. Today is a very special day for me and Ari, and everyone present here today is going to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. And I've honestly been eagerly awaiting this moment as well for a very long time now. But, in addition to that, I am currently experiencing a wide range of emotions. And for the very first time in my life, I can feel my hands and legs trembling at the same time at just the thought of Ariella Gregory. A distinct kind of nervousness is what I am starting to experience because, even though I'm anxious as I stand here with my best man, my excitement for what today will bring outweighs my nervousness by a long shot. Today is my most anticipated day. I'm going to get married tod
"There may still be time for you to make up your mind and change the decisions that you made, so are you sure that this is exactly what you intended to be doing?" Markus is acting like an a-hole as usual at this moment. "Sure, everything else with the villains of your lives is done and over with, but are you absolutely able to say that you wanted to marry him, that douche? Just tell me, Ariella, and I am willing to save you from this misery that you are about to get yourself into." I scowled at him as I crossed my arms in front of my chest to just let him know that he was not in the least amusing me and that I was beginning to get upset and clearly annoyed with him. "Markus, are you done grating on my nerves? If you are, can you shut the hell up now?" "What the heck, pumpkin? Why are you being so rude and surly? I'm merely trying to provide some clarity to your muddled and disorganized thinking. And I just want to let you know there is still enough time to back out." "Shut the heck
"It’s alright, dear. It's actually a very sweet gesture from you. And it just shows how much you really love my daughter." "I really do love her." He said proudly. Ari is too pleased, and she can feel the butterflies in her stomach again just hearing Elliot's words of affection for her in front of her mother. "And I love him too, so much, mom." She said proudly as well, then turning her attention to her fiance she said. "And yeah, I'm actually making your breakfast, but I thought that something must have happened because you kept calling and shouting my name that I have to see you. Are you seriously missing me all that much?" He replied confidently, "I certainly do." Then he lowers his voice and whispers to Ari, "Let's go back up into our room and I'll show you how much I miss you and how much I love you." "I like that." Ari answered grinning. She then turned to face her mother asking her, "Mom, will you be an angel and take over in the kitchen? Elliot and I just need to discuss s
Elliot immediately woke up from his sleep when he dreamed about Ariella not being beside him. He tried to reach for her but was surprised to find out that she was really no longer lying next to him. "Ari!" He exclaimed in an instant. He's been so protective of her since the recent incident that the prospect of losing her again fills him with dread. He has lost her so many times in the past that he will not allow it to happen again. He jumped out of bed and briskly walked into the bathroom to look for her. "Baby?" He called out to her again but still got no response. He then tried looking for her in the walk-in closet, but still, she was nowhere to be seen. "Baby, where are you?" He says to himself. Instantly, he began to feel uneasy. How could she have gone anywhere without him? Did she abandon him? But why? What did he do to merit that from her? He tried reaching out to her all the time, but Ari is still finding it hard to get through the events of last time, and as he and Ethan d
It is extremely simple to fool this young man who thinks so highly of himself, and as Mattias nods his head in agreement with Lucio, the elderly man feels he has done an outstanding job. With that being said, he has to leave immediately before Mattias poses a lot of questions that he wouldn't be able to answer. After concluding his report, he said, "With all of that information revealed to you, I will put it to rest at that for the time being." He then grabbed the money and, having to put it in his bag, rose up from his seat and proceeded to go. "I need to leave right now because I have somewhere I need to be. Call me if your big boss has another assignment for me." He declared, turning to leave without waiting for Mattias to respond. "The Allisters—what's up with them then?" The moment Mattias posed that query, Lucio halted in his tracks. "What? What about the Allisters?" "Isn't it that you told me you have information concerning both Gregory and Allister?" Mattias inquired as he
Lucio was so excited about this meet-up that he greeted Mattias as soon as he came through the door, saying, "Mattias, it's been quite some time since I last heard from you. What surprises do you have in store for me now? Did the boss seem to like everything that I had to say about the Gregory and Allister families? I need details about what went through with your plans." The most recent incidents involving the Wilsons, Gregorys, and Allisters are still unknown to Lucio. He still doesn't know that Mattias and his men have been captured and are under direct orders from Elliot, nor does he know that Matthew is already dead. He made the decision to maintain a low profile after receiving numerous threats from an anonymous gang, and since he doesn't have anyone to back him up solidly, he decided to stay put and keep silent for a little while. And now he's overjoyed that Mattias has summoned him. He may not have information now, but Mattias won't know that, so it will be easy money for