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My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 80 "Between Shadows and Truths"
Pov EmmaI faced that damn journalist with disdain, taking a deep breath, trying to focus and not lose my composure. I knew that if I lost my temper, I could put myself and the baby in danger.“You're mistaken if you think I'll give in to your cheap blackmail,” I retorted.Lexye, the bitch, smirked sarcastically. I felt anger; how did she find out about my pregnancy? What else did she know?“Oh, dear, don't you understand?” She raised her eyebrows. “This isn't a simple choice, Emma. It's an order. Either you obey and disappear from his life, or I make sure to spread the news of your pregnancy throughout New York.”I felt the rage boiling within me; it was as if she was doing this personally. And she was. She wanted Andrew, and as far as I was concerned, they could be together. But she better not mess with me and my baby.“Who do you think you are? You don't know me,” I replied firmly.The journalist laughed. Her laughter irritated me.“You may be brave, but Andrew De Luca won't protec
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 81."In the Shadow of the Casino"
AndrewFlashback On.I walked through the casino, sinking into drink and gambling, trying, for a moment, to escape the web of intrigues my life had become.Unknown faces blurred together, and the surrounding conversations were just an indistinct blur. I needed to lose myself in all of this, even if just for a moment.I didn't want to think about anything in that second.Among the games and fake laughter, my eyes met hers. She was a mysterious woman, dressed in traditional casino attire, whose challenging gaze triggered an irresistible attraction.She approached, her scanty attire clearly indicating her intentions, and in the heat of the moment, I kissed her. Her insatiable mouth met mine as if she wanted to undress me with her gaze. She pulled me to a more secluded corner, and then we walked through the corridors until she led me to a place in the casino that seemed to be a room or something of the sort.Her features were striking; the black hair emphasized sensuality, and her makeup
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 82"Escape and Revelation"
EmmaFor the first time, Andrew slept beside me, no sex, no ulterior motives, just holding and caressing me. I remember falling asleep instantly, waking up with a hidden smile I wasn't letting show on my face.Despite everything going on, there was still hope that maybe we could make it work. My temper was strong, and his even stronger, we were like fire and gasoline, often not a good mix.I was going to tell Andrew about Lexie's threat; I couldn't handle it alone at the moment, and he might handle it better for me.I quickly took a shower and put on looser clothes; my belly barely showed, but my pregnant body was developing, and some types of clothing made me very uncomfortable.As I step through the bedroom door, a silly smile creeps onto my lips, so I slowly descend the stairs, waking up with a pain in my back. As I reach the tenth step, I hear something I truly didn't expect.Various scenarios flash through my mind, all involving things I didn't want to imagine. I hear Andrew De L
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 83 "Unveiling the Conspiracy"
Andrew De LucaSeeing her leaving the house in such a wounded state, running as if she'd been severely hurt, made me realize one thing: I was a fool.“Go after her now,” I ordered one of the employees standing beside me.“What a mess, Don,” Lorenzo remarked, watching me closely.Emma didn't deserve this behavior from me. It might have been who I was, but I knew I felt something for her. I didn't want to lose the only woman who managed to stir any kind of emotion in me.As the security went to bring Emma back, Lorenzo noticed that the unbearable journalists had left after the gunfire I'd ordered.“Sir,” the maid approached, and I glanced at her. “Miss Ize and Mr. Gian will arrive today; their plane is due to land in a few hours. She requested that you pick them up from the airport.”My mind was so muddled; I'd forgotten that Ize and Gian were returning today. I'd arranged for them to go to Italy, where they'd be safe for a while until things settled down. But now, I needed my sister cl
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 84."Veiled Threats"
POV EmmaAs that car drove without my knowledge of the destination, my thoughts merged. I pondered Andrew's kiss with another woman, wondered where his lunatic uncle was taking me, and what his intentions might be.My heart raced, and I struggled to maintain steady breathing, inhaling and exhaling, trying not to panic. I knew stressing out was a risk to the baby—I couldn't lose this child. It was all I had.“Where are you taking me? Please, tell me,” I pleaded with the driver, but to no avail.“I'm just doing my job, ma'am,” he replied.“Is your job kidnapping people? What a career choice. Your mother must be proud!” I spat out the words in frustration.My belly started to ache, a sharp pain I couldn't explain. I just hoped it wasn't anything with my child.The car slowed to a stop. I looked around, trying to memorize the place, but I was unfamiliar with it. I prayed to God to get me out of this. I was sure that amidst all the bad happening in my life, He hadn't abandoned me.The driv
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 85.Could they be clues?
Pov Andrew The lack of news was killing me every moment; I had to deal with Emma's disappearance and the likely betrayal by my own uncle. I paced back and forth in the office, searching for answers to everything that was happening.“Don, we'll figure this out. We'll get the money back and find Emma,” Lorenzo suggested, attempting to calm me down.“I don't give a shit about fucking money, Lorenzo. That's the least of my concerns. My worry is having a backstabbing uncle and my pregnant wife in his hands.”My wife… It was the first time I spoke it aloud, sincerely. My hands were icy, and surprisingly, neither whiskey nor cigars could calm me down.My face twisted with rage.“We need to make sure my uncle actually kidnapped Emma and what he intends to do with her. If it's true, I'll kill him with my own hands, I swear, Lorenzo,” I kept my eyes on the security cameras.“I don't understand the motives, Don. Antonio is wealthy, even more than he should be.”“Ambition!” I clenched my fists.
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 86."The Grim Visitation"
Pov EmmaThe silence enveloping this damned room was unbearable; I tried to be strong for myself and for this child. But my strength had dwindled.I was exhausted.Seated on the bed, I stare at the ring on my finger, and immediately, memories of him flood back. Andrew… My wedding day wasn't as I had hoped. I recall my last day at the diner, just before getting fired, the image of me on the bus, contemplating how many dreams I had and how I would achieve them.Here, sitting in this gloomy room, everything seemed distant. I'd never be able to pursue my education, there'd be no peace, and I didn't even know if I'd make it out of there alive.His name echoed in my mind, a reminder of that tormenting day, the whirlwind of emotions that was our wedding. Despite everything and his betrayal, I wished to be in his arms, away from this prison, away from all this uncertainty consuming me.It was incredible how someone could both uplift and shatter you. That's how I felt with Andrew. He could be
My Dear Don: The Contract Marriage. 87."Legacy's Burden"
POV Andrew Everything in my life started going wrong when they closed my father's coffin, and my supposed adoptive mother left. Imagine, for a fifteen-year-old, that kind of pressure. I took on everything very young. That day was the only time I screamed. The pain of mourning was unbearable, and even though my father and I clashed, he was the only person I had left. Back then, all I could feel was hatred for her for leaving us, and I didn't know the real reasons why my mother had to go. But now I knew… and I also knew that she was Emma's real mother. Fate was a bastard and loved to play with people's lives. It was clear. For the longest time, I thought my uncle was my mentor. He took care of me while I was submissive and innocent, thinking he would stay in power. But when I matured enough to understand that all of this was mine, and if I wanted the respect and honor of being the Don, I had to walk on my own two feet, he began to distance himself. So, I did what I had to do. I did
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