Giovanni POV “Darling?.” Celine knocked gently on my door.A smile appeared on my face immediately I saw her and her little protruding belly.I beckoned for her to come to me.“You fell asleep immediately you returned, I guess your flight was stressful.” She massaged my shoulders.“Yea. But all this would be worth it when I can finally get all those contracts. The Russian Mafia already agreed to an alliance, it’s a small gang but it’s a start. I would need much more support if I want to take Alexandra and Theodore down.” I grumbled.Celine opened her mouth to speak then closed it shut immediately, biting her lips nervously.I furrowed my brows in confusion, “Celine, what is it?.”She avoided eye contact with me and fiddled with her fingers.“Don’t get too mad, okay?.” She smiled nervously.I raised a brow, not understanding what she was on about.She sighed and sat next to me.“Aria came to see Paola, she spent the night”I sprang up angrily. “What!, i made it clear she wasn’t allowe
Aria POV“Good morning.” I waved to the receptionist with smiles on my face.Today is my first day at the fine arts academy, I’m excited and nervous at the same time. It’s a good thing I managed to convince Theodore to let me be on my own, without the guards. I just don’t want to attract too much attention to myself, especially since it’s the first day. He agreed reluctantly and told Pancho to drop me off.Honestly, I was a little hurt because I wanted him to drop me off instead. I thought it was because he had to go to the office but Pancho told me his schedule was clear. Now that I even think about it, Theo has been acting weird ever since I came back from visiting Paola and I don’t know why.I sighed and rubbed my wrinkled forehead, I’m probably just stressing over nothing.I walked into the lobby which was filled with students, everyone going about their own business. The place was well decorated with Paintings and different artifacts, a typical art institute.A smile found its
Ma’am Serena POVMy heart felt heavy as I heard the news about Aria being kidnapped again.Oh lord, why does that poor girl have to go through that fate?. Sometimes I blame myself, if I had told Damien the truth about Aria being his daughter, I’m sure he would have claimed her and things would have been so much different. Me and her mother destined her to a life of suffering.“Make sure no one sees you.” I overheard Giovanni say on the phone as I passed by his room, his door was slightly ajar and instinctively I decided to stop to eavesdrop.“Take her to the abandoned warehouse, I will be right there.” He added, then ended the call.Abandoned Warehouse?, I gasped and immediately threw my hands over my mouth, I scurried away before he would see me. Could he.. could he have kidnapped Aria?, I know he despises her but up to this extent?.I heard the gates opening, I peeped through my window and saw him driving out with a speed.I hurried to his room, it was lock, but it’s a good thing t
Aria POVMy eyes were swollen due to crying, but I was done with that. I wasn’t just going to sit here and let him decide my fate, I have to find a way to escape. It’s a good thing he didn’t tie my hands.The window was pretty small and protected with bars. I looked around and saw a chainsaw, I carried it, ignoring the weight it pulled on my hand.I have to hurry before he returns. I turned it on and cut out the bars around the window, cutting myself in the process. I tore a part of my dress and tied it around the wound.The window was now free for me to pass through, I pushed myself through the little space till I got out.I stood up from the floor and dusted my dress, without thinking twice, I ran away from the area, not even knowing where I was going to.The place looks deserted, no single soul on the road until I saw a car driving towards me, I waved my hands frantically, hoping the driver would stop.The car stopped and some men came out, along with Dad or I should just rather ca
Alexandra’s POV Rocco assisted me in getting out of the car and I walked into the abandoned building where Giovanni was kept.After informing Theodore about Giovanni’s where about, I sent my men ahead. They killed all of his men and took him, now I can move on to the next part of my plan.Helping Theodore to get back Aria has no doubt enabled me to win back his trust. This building was one of my husband’s Mafia hideouts, it’s been abandoned since he retired and handed over to Ezekiel.I smirked as I saw Giovanni tied on the chair, he raised his head and scowled at me.“I knew it was you, what are you up to?, why do you have me here!.” He yelled, squirming in the chair.I let out a hysterical laugh and sat on the chair opposite him.“You know Giovanni, you make things so easy for me, because you are so predictable like your father.”“If only Hernando could be so easy as you.” I muttered angrily.“Why did you bring me here Alexandra?.” He groaned.“It was here or the police station, I
Aria’s POV I thought hard on what Theodore said and he was right, both me and Damien deserve the chance to make up for lost time. I decided to return back to the mansion with Theodore.“Theodore?.” I called out, he hummed in response with his eyes on the road.“Why didn’t you tell me my dad tried to sell me to the Venezuela mafia?.” I asked.He sighed slightly. “I didn’t want you to feel bad and again you wouldn’t have believed me.”I rested my head back on my seat, and tried hard not to imagine what would have happened to me if Dad succeeded with his plan.Theodore placed his hand on mine. “But it’s all over now, don’t worry, he won’t be able to harm you anymore.” He comforted and then kissed it.“We are going to find him even if it means searching the ends of the earth.” He gritted.“I wonder who those men were and why they took him, could it be some of his own men too?.” I asked confusedly.He shook his head, “They killed all his men on sight, they may probably one of his numerous
Aria’s POVI stared into space as my mind lingered on nothing but yet everything. My soul felt so empty.It’s been one month since I found out about my biological dad and Theodore’s betrayal. I left Theodore and moved in with Dad, I thought being away from him would help the pain heal faster but no. I miss him badly and yet I still feel hurt. I try my best to ignore him completely but he isn’t making it easy.He comes to the house several times, requesting to see me, I refused. He isn’t ready to let me go, and honestly, neither am I, but unfortunately things turned out the way they did and I’m left with no choice than this, I don’t think I’m ready to forgive him and I’m not sure I ever will.“Aria.” Fingers snapped in my face, bringing me out of my thoughts. It was Evan.I smiled, Me and Evan became quite good friends since I moved in, and I also take him as my brother. Well, he’s my adoptive brother after all.“Thinking about him again?.” He asked.I sighed and leaned back on the ch
Alexandra POV“I did as you say ma’am, i sent the address of the warehouse where kept Giovanni to Hernando through an anonymous.” Rocco informed, though I could hear the confusion clearly in his voice.I took a sip out of the wine, twirling the cup on my hands."Though I’m confused to why you would allow Hernando to save his brother.” He continued I smiled a little,"Oh Rocco, I don’t plan on allowing that at all , It’s all part of the plan I told you about.”He nodded slightly in understanding.I placed the cup on the side stool and stood up, walking to the balcony, he followed."You see, all this while I have been trying to use Theodore to get rid of the Romanos, but I think I almost forgot he's also one, he doesn't know yet but blood is thicker than water, he just keeps holding back." I explained."Well, also because of that wrench, Aria, but now that she's gone, it will be easier for me to manipulate him fully.""What do you plan to do ma'am?, he doesn’t seem to fully believe Gio