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Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Internal Feud
"Why aren't you leaving?" Adonis asked Luca as the rest of the room dispersed, still in their dazed state.No one had ever seen Cara in that light, not to talk more about the outburst she had. The words she said came as a shock to some, then as a low blow to others, particularly Adonis himself.He could only stare blankly as though they were nothing more than ordinary words, but the withdrawn expression on his face as soon as she stormed out the door spoke volumes of how he felt.He shouldn't be hurt. It was nothing. He didn't care about what others thought of him, and that's how he had always lived, but his heart didn't agree with that theory anymore. "You messed up, man," Luca stated in an emotionless voice.Adonis ignored him, heading back to the work he had at hand before the show. He heaved a deep sigh, taking a seat at his desk."She wanted the truth.""And you could've placed it down in a different manner. You were being so carefree about it. Like her life meant nothing to you
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Unexpected Betrayal
Cara's POV Ever heard the saying, 'What you see is not always what you get?' The composer couldn't have been more right. That's how I feel right now. I thought I'd seen all that there was to Adonis. I was wrong.These days I think I've become a poet.No. Poet isn't the right word; maybe an artist, because the interpretations of most phrases and sayings, which I thought were just filled with fancy words, kept coming to me. Locating the hidden back door was easy. Stealing a knife from the kitchen was easier; to the workers, I was still the lady of the house, so no one questioned my decisions or movements. What was hard was the journey to the door itself.I'd been living in the mansion for more than six months and had spent approximately five months as Mrs Bernardi, during which I believed I'd seen and known all that there was to him and his lifestyle, but once again, I couldn't have been more wrong.Walking through the underground tunnel was creepy enough that it made my skin crawl,
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Played
Cara's POV Antonio narrowed his eyes at me, then at Adonis's arm that was wrapped around my waist possessively. His eyes met mine again, and his lips curled up in a realizing smile."You decided to switch sides, mi amore (my love)?""I was never on your side." I hissed.Okay, maybe at the beginning I was, but that was beside the point.Luca stood opposite me with a hard look on his face, Antonio was still sitting with a smirk. I don't know if it felt right in this situation, yet I was digging the attention Natasha kept throwing my way through unbelievable glances. I could practically see the confused words written on her face, and it felt satisfying. It had taken a lot of self-control to prevent myself from snapping her neck, and I must say, the look on her face was worth it.Antonio sat up."Even after you found out he had been lying to you? That he killed your father on purpose and hid the truth about your birth from you?" He gave a small laugh. "If I knew a good f*ck could make y
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Starting Afresh
Flashback: The night Cara found out she was pregnant...By the time he was done, Cara had her mouth wide open, staring at him with pure dread as she reconsidered if waiting for the raging man in front of her was the right choice.Adonis exhaled heavily, then he looked down at her, and all traces of anger dispersed.His gaze showed everything and more. He had decided to heal and bare himself before her. He was letting her know that this was it for him. Love might be a difficult emotion for him, but he was willing to try; he wasn't going to run away anymore. They didn't need access to an end to have a new beginning, but it was what they both wanted.A month to heal.A month to grow.A month to start afresh.He was letting her know that she wouldn't wait too long. Maybe it was worth it after all. Their relationship was one of a kind. They were doing everything backwards, but she didn't care. As long as it helped them grow. She wasn't going to let him down again. It was time to put the
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Suspicions I
Flashback: The day of the funeral..."I don't like her," Cara confessed, and Adonis raised an eyebrow at her."You don't even know her." She pursed her lips."I don't have to know her to not like her. Call it female intuition." "Well, good for you. I'm going to bed." He replied before walking back into the room, and she stared after him with a dissatisfied pout.Adonis found it weird, too, but he wasn't going to tell her that.What was Natasha doing here? He hadn't seen her in a while since when Luca said she'd come over with extra men to help out during the break-in. Honestly, things hadn't been the same between them since their engagement was called off four years ago, so he wondered why she always visited the mansion with one excuse or the other.Her father didn't say a word about her coming over when he saw him at the funeral so why did she come over?Adonis closed his eyes, relaxing into the bed, as the stress of the day finally caught up with him.Whatever she was here for,
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Suspicions II
Flashback: After Antonio's call to Cara...Just as the call disconnected, Cara caught sight of a long-fair-skinned heel turning around at the corridor leading to the walk-in closet.The phone in her shaky hands crashed to the ground, and she fell to her knees, her hand to her chest, trying to calm her raging heartbeat. A mixture of both thrill and fear went through her, and it felt like she could finally breathe again.She let out a small laugh.Was this how Adonis usually felt when he was one step ahead of his enemies?She had barged into his study to let him know of her suspicions of Natasha, but the words the said 'Natasha' spewed caused it all to go in a new direction.At first, Cara was pissed. So he was sharing information about her with Natasha now?She had thought, but his laid-back expression made her apprehensive. Adonis was naturally always laid back and unbothered, but this time, it felt like he wanted her to feel that he was.That was the first tip-off. Adonis never do
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Suspicions III
Flashback: After Antonio's call to Luca.Luca's face scrunched up in confusion as he stared down at his phone. Things were beginning to get real.He was the last person he expected Antonio to call—well, Adonis was, but that wasn't an option— so the call had come as a surprise to him. Yet it didn't even hold a candle to the main stunner. 'Your loyalty is being doubted because it is given to the wrong person. I'm sure your friend never told you that Dimitri killed your grandfather. How do you think your father became consigliere at a young age?'Two things occurred to him the moment those words were out of Antonio's mouth. 1.) Adonis was right. Their last conversation was being monitored as he'd suspected.2.) Shock. How did Antonio get access to that information? Only a few in the Bernardi family knew about it. As if to confirm his first theory, Natasha stepped out of Adonis's room and her expression immediately switched from an anxious to a startled one the moment her eyes came in
Last Updated : 2024-12-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Played II
Present day Cara's POV "For some reason, the word 'amore' was beginning to get on my nerves."My face flushed red, and my shoulders slumped in relief. I sent a glare to Luca. "If you were on our side, you should've said so. Why did you make me worry for nothing?"He stuck his tongue out at me."You never told me of your plans too." Ignoring the big baby in front of me, my eyes looked down to address Antonio."I warned you not to call me amore (love).""Let him be Bel." Adonis took a step forward."Today's his last day alive anyway."His venomous gaze never once left the man clutching his thigh in pain as blood seeped through his trousers. The previous Cara would've been shaking in fear, but I'd seen my fair share of gruesomeness, and this was nothing compared to it. Antonio must have shared the same sentiment with me because despite the pain, his hard stare didn't leave Adonis, who took another step towards him."Thank you for making it easier for me. Do you know how long I sear
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Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King One More Day
Cara's POVAll through the drive to the hospital, I couldn't stop imagining the what-ifs.What if his case had worsened? What if his case was already beyond the point of recovery? What if he doesn't regain consciousness at all?I didn't know what to expect, and the fact in itself was sickening. Literally speaking.At the hospital, we found my father and Doctor Bruno talking at the reception and were immediately escorted to Adonis's room."What happened? He was fine before I left." I asked, my eyes zeroed in on my husband's unconscious form. "I don't understand either. We stood up to see Diavolo out when fluid suddenly began to leak from his nostrils—My face contorted, "Excuse me, what? Fluid?""I wouldn't say it was sudden. The fluid is from his brain. I believe there's a leak somewhere." Doctor Bruno cut in, "Remember, we have left this untreated for long, so adverse effects like this are bound to occur."My heart skipped a beat. At the end of the day, it was due to Adonis's stub
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Warehouse
"To warn you." Was all Cara said, but those three words were enough to get his full attention if it was still divided. "Diavolo's at my father's." Luca leaned forward, clasping his hands in concentration."The time has come then?" "Yes, it has." She confirmed. Both were speaking in parables... half words. Despite not using complete sentences, they understood each other."I'm surprised Adonis let you leave the house at all." "He didn't have a choice. My presence there would only cause chaos. It was better for me to be away, believe me." "Still, you could've sent someone. It's not safe for you to be moving around unprotected. Adrian had recruited a lot of people. The threat would be too overwhelming for a mere dozen guards.""I don't have a dozen and have you forgotten what I said?" Cara stressed. "I needed to warn you." "Yeah. From what? Adonis couldn't come himself to do so?" He scoffed, rising to his feet to get his pills.One of the few things he was grateful about for Cecelia
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Goodbyes
Cara's POV One would think arriving at the mansion I'd missed so much would bring me joy, but it only made my anxiety turn sour.What are the odds that I'd meet Tina at the door just as I was about to walk in?"Well, well, look what the cat dragged in..." she taunted.As usual, I was taken aback; it would take a million years for me to get used to this version of her. She used to be the only reason I looked forward to working at the restaurant... one of the sources of my rarely enjoyed happiness. Now she was... different.She gave me a once-over, her face scrunched up like she was disgusted. "You look fat... I must say. And how is life treating you, now that your rich husband is not so rich? Did you think all your problems would go away when you married him?" Tina laughed mockingly.I eyed her outfit, composed of the latest pieces of Louis Vuitton from her head down to her feet. "Are you sure you're not projecting yourself on me?""Excuse me?""You're the one who changed because you
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Playing The Game
Cara's POVI didn't go down immediately. Adonis wasn't a child or a stupid man; the fact that he brought Diavolo to our home meant that he was trying to achieve something.Whatever it was, I was not interested. As we had indirectly decided months ago, he could do as he pleased. I was already doing the same.Diavolo's acceptance of the invitation made me uneasy. Living with men who had mastered the act of manipulation and psychology in their work dealings had taught me more than a thing or two.He wasn't here to play.Making my spine as straight as possible, I began heading towards our room."Come along with me. I'll need your help." The maid didn't argue and silently followed. One of the attributes one must have to work for a man like my father.Never ask questions.I went straight into our dressing room, moving over to the section of clothes I hadn't touched for months. Adonis's side of the dressing room seemed to be more comfortable than mine, so I lived wearing his clothes.Not to
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King A Looming Threat
Cara's POVThere isn't much to say. Literally, there isn't. I'd never been to a theatre to watch a play, but I've read tons of novels where the saying, 'The show must go on' was used. That was the best description of our current situation.Life took unexpected turns, the unusual becoming the new normal... and in my case, the lines between what's real and unreal become distorted, yet we live.Two months have passed since that day... the day the first group of Adonis's men was taken. Since then, more have followed.Now, we're just living like things are normal; life at the mansion was crumbling. Luca barely shows up at my father's home anymore. He calls only when he has important information, and the call is never two-way. Day and night, I'm surrounded by complaints about his unavailability. Even when I tried to reach him, I was met with the same silence.'The number you're trying to call is busy; please try again later'.I think we broke him. Although Cecelia seems to believe the 'w
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Sarah's Secret
Cara's POV I watched with worried eyes as Adonis shrugged off the two pairs of supporting arms that prevented him from falling face flat as he found his footing—to my utmost disappointment, he didn't pass out."I'm fine." He grumbled.I was reaching my breaking point. How long could it take a man to lose consciousness?Was his brain truly in control of his body system like all normal humans, or was he the one controlling it?However, my patience was wearing thin, and the limit was soon reached."We should get you admitted." I deadpanned, ready for the disagreement that would spring up."You know my answer to that." He rasped, taking a seat. "I have a few days more to go.""Nothing is likely to change. You heard the bombshell Luca dropped. The symptoms are worsening." My mouth stated points I believed were valid enough to get him to change his mind, but this was Adonis.He was as stubborn as a goat. "All the more reason why I should be home."Despair washed over me. I looked at him,
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Losing Control
Cara's POV The cutlery, halfway to Adonis's lips, fell from his hand at those startling words. Slowly, very slowly, he lifted his gaze, once emotionless, now hard, pinning it on his second-in-command."What the fuck are you talking about?" His voice was deadly calm, yet I felt the chill in them.Luca began to pace, unfazed by his friend's shift in emotion. "My phone had been blowing up with calls and texts from the guys." He ran a hand down his face, a flicker of something that looked like regret crossing it. "I didn't get to check it until a few hours ago, but I dashed to the mansion immediately after I got the news."Adonis narrowed his eyes at him, a brewing storm in them. I could hear his teeth grinding together, the sound clawing at my skin.He was mad! Extremely... mad.The rest of the people in the room were just as shocked as I was. They stared speechless, peering eyes watching the movements of both men. All except for my father, who pushed away his almost empty plate, taking
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Wait
Cara's POVAfter leaving Doctor Bruno's office, I spent the rest of the day stuffing myself in the hospital cafeteria while I waited for Adonis to be done with his examinations.At the end of it all, we left in separate cars, a stark contrast to our arrival. The emotions, the atmosphere, everything down to the littlest details was different.The heavy tension, born of fear for the news we might receive at the hospital, gave way to an awkwardness neither of us wanted to acknowledge.Talking about it meant compromising, which we weren't ready to do. Not he, nor I. It was better that way."I'd be back," Adonis said in a low voice as he drove off with an extra car packed with about five guards behind him. The dark circles underneath his eyes spoke volumes about the stressful poking and prodding he'd endured all day. His usually proud posture had a slight slouch yet I acted oblivious as I was escorted to the other car, surrounded by my guards,"I'll be waiting back at the house." Was my o
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Cara's Gamble
Cara's POVSilence hung heavily in the room, the thick smell of antiseptic, suffocating despite being in an office. The leather chair felt as cold as the diagnosis made me feel as my husband and I took in Doctor Bruno's last words to us. Our lives felt like a labyrinth of chaos; with every step we took forward, there was more trouble waiting to jump in our faces.It seemed like there was no end to this.Adonis's sickness seemed too convenient, just like the other unplanned and unforeseen problems. One after another. Yet I couldn't show how I was feeling. I was always the dramatic one—the one amongst us who couldn't hide her emotions and would display exactly how it was, leaning on my man's broad shoulders.Not this time. Adonis did his best to hide it, but I could see how shaken he was about losing his memory. He had taken the crown from me. It was my turn to be there for him and support him as he always did me. It was like wearing his suit, too large and heavy, but necessary.I sup
