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Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Interrogation
Cara's POVI took in the arrangement of the six guys around me simultaneously browsing through the sea of passing people for my husband."I should come quietly? Why?" I asked, my hand slipping under my hoodie to bring out one of the weapons I brought along.The knife or the gun? Whichever it touched first.Coming prepared was a wise thing to do. Who knew they'd come in handy, and Adonis wasn't even here? I could already see myself gloating about this to my father.My hand gripped the firm, smooth bottom of an object I knew too well, about to pull it out when the same guy spoke again, "Don't even try to." Next thing, all six of them were flashing the guns hidden in the waistband of their trousers."Let's make this less noisy." I felt cheated, "Hey! I thought I was the only one with a weapon.""Do you think anyone could walk into a place like this without being protected?" He scoffed. "Fights break for the littlest reason. Take a look at how people increase their pace when they get t
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Cara's POV "One red top, three black tops, one blue, and one yellow." I ranted, dashing as far as possible before they realised what was happening. However, they had their backs to me, looking to be caught up in some sort of argument. "Give me more, Bel," Adonis stressed. I could feel the adrenaline rushing through my veins. "One blondie, one frizzy brown, the rest are jet black."One of the boys, who hadn't spoken at all, glanced at me for a brief second, making my heart skip, then joined their heated discussion again.I sighed in relief, covering the phone with my other hand as I backed away."More useful information, Cara; check their bodies," Adonis urged."I'm trying; they're distracted for now, so I don't want to give anything away. I"'m straining my neck for more assessment.The same guy suddenly looked up again, eyes narrowed at me, snarling aggressively."What is she doing?" Five heads turned towards me at his question, and the colour drained from my face. They each had
Last Updated : 2025-02-11Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Truth Hurts
Cara's POV"Start speaking." "You told me not to a few minutes ago.""I do not appreciate your newfound humour. Start. Speaking" My glare intensified.His gaze on me hardened, unmoving and fixated—I knew its aim. In the earlier days of our relationship, it'd have me writhing in discomfort, having no choice but to give up the conservation. Not anymore. I met it head-on, refusing to back down. Having no choice, he blinked, "You needed to learn.""Are you crazy?" My hands flew up in disbelief. "Learn what?""The ring. You wouldn't know how dangerous it is if you didn't experience this. More brutal things happen, Cara.""So you thought letting me get kidnapped would teach me?" A gasp escaped me the disbelief on the borderline of hurt.Was he listening to himself at all? "Do you think you're making sense right now?" A wave of disappointment washed over me, "Who even are you?""I would never do this on a normal day," Adonis paused, his eyes closing as his jaw ticked, showing me he was st
Last Updated : 2025-02-12Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Visit
"What do you want here, Luca?"Adonis dumped the bag of cash on the sofa, as he walked into Miguel's home, following suit.His second-in-command smirked, no longer looking like a shell of himself as he did a few days back,"Well, hello to you too. I'm fine, thank you very much for asking." "I never asked." He deadpanned, his gaze moving to the woman who had been silent all through the rest of the drive home, "You're not sitting?"Cara stood by the side, hands fidgeting, her gaze unable to meet her husband's. "No." She refused, a slight tremor in her voice. "I'd rather... I'd like to go to bed." And with a small nod at the other members of the room, she went straight up the stairs.Luca and Miguel threw wary glances at one another, catching a whiff of the stuffy air."So... trouble in paradise?" Luca teased, not expecting a reply from his tight-lipped friend."I think she hates me... have for a while," Adonis mumbled causing him to splutter.Did his friend just open up willingly or w
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Luca felt like there was a deity somewhere, listening to his desperate prayers. He blinked multiple times to see if it was a dream, but she remained in his sight.Her pink highlights bounced as she spoke with a big smile. There was only one person who could be so hyperactive around four am on the morning.He didn't know when his legs began moving towards her. Perhaps his heart was tired of pretending. Luca didn't think twice, his hands stretching out before him,"Cece?" He hesitantly called, Cecelia looked behind the guard who had come to pull open the door, her smile widening as they took in the familiar faces. The moment they got to his, it instantly dropped."Hey everyone!" She waved energetically. "Cara wasn't replying to my texts, so I decided to return. Why didn't you tell me that Adonis was back up? This is such good news." She gave a giddy smile.Luca took in her tanned skin. Wherever she was, she must have been at the beach frequently. It was their dream. To travel to see th
Last Updated : 2025-02-12Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Unspoken Fears
The moment the door slammed shut behind Adonis, Cara was up on her feet pacing about worriedly. She had been trying to act cool like nothing was out of the ordinary, but she knew it was impossible.This was just the beginning.What the hell was Cecelia thinking?Adonis, the ever-nonchalant one, kicked off his pants and proceeded to prepare for bed."Have you sent Luca home?" She asked, and he shrugged."I don't know. I gave him a choice to leave or stay.""You gave him a choice?" She gazed at him. "You should've kicked him out. We both know putting matters in his hands would make it worse.""Relax," Adonis assured her, walking into the bathroom, "I have his promise not to kill him." The sound of the shower dimmed his voice.Cara stopped pacing, her face becoming sullen."Was that an option? It isn't up for debate." She tilted her head in deep thought, deciding to take matters into her own hands. "I'm going to go down and tell him to leave myself." "Forget it, Bel." Her husband called
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Adonis paled."What..." he swallowed. "What are you insinuating?"Cara tried to stifle her sobs, the words in her head, causing a pang to shoot up through her heart as they fell from her trembling lips, "I think we should...""Don't finish it." He interrupted, his voice deadly."You don't even know what I was going say." She cried."I don't want to hear it." He turned, walking to the closet to get rid of the towel around his waist. "Go to bed.""You can't just push this away, Adonis." If he heard, he didn't reply, nor did he stop."I want a break." Adonis froze. "What... did you..." He shook his head, his breath ceasing. "No... Don't say what you don't mean." She squared her shoulders, "It's a good thing I'm serious about it then... I can't be around you. It… It... isn't healthy for me or the babies. I'd keep worrying and worrying... the stress... it's for the best.""No!" Cara picked up the covers once again, sliding into bed. "First thing tomorrow morning..."I said no, Cara—..
Last Updated : 2025-02-17Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Decision
Cara's POVFor someone who had been anticipating sleep, I lay on the couch, eyes wide open, a soft pillow providing support for my slight discomfort with my face heavenwards.The wheels in my head had refused to stop turning since Doctor Bruno left. It kept replaying the argument with Adonis, his pain, his past, his... trauma.I was tired. Fed up with the unnecessary drama, fed up with the sob story that my husband's life was, and fed up with fighting. Yet I was helpless.This wasn't me—I wasn't a damsel in distress. Being his partner, I shouldn't feel like I'm always on the outside, looking in.I kept arguing for my voice to be heard, but the truth remained that I was nothing but a liability. One that would always be thought of as a burden when the men were finding solutions to the problems.Adonis's point was justified. Why would he want to carry one along? I haven't proven that I could take care of myself just fine. There had to be another way. I can't just stand by and watch.If
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Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King Calm After The Storm
Cara's POV"So we do not just live for today..." Adonis said, rounding up his speech, "We live for tomorrow, too. People say do not be stuck in the past; we're not. We're just bringing a part of it that we never want to forget." He placed his hand against his heart, the raw pain in his eyes betraying his composed self. "My brother would forever be remembered for his tenacity and courage in the face of trouble. He made this happen." He gestured all around, referring to our family. "And that's why I'll step down with one last word." Adonis's eyes met mine, and I gave him a smile of encouragement. This was the moment—the highlight of his speech. The words we'd been practising for days. He was going to say them..."I love you, Luca Romano. Rest on."The atmosphere was sober, not tearful as I expected, but at the same time, we've all shed a handful of tears during the last few weeks; I didn't think anyone had more in stock.Weeks had passed since the raid, and now, under the Italian sun,
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Final Battle V
As soon as they filed out of the study, the guard waited till he heard the elevator ding close before slipping out. He immediately dialled Luca's line."Hello? Are you here already? Hold up, I'll meet you at the reception.""No! The mansion is being raided. Diavolo..."Luca, who was already walking out of the waiting room, halted. Oh shit... what perfect timing!"What's going on there?"The guard proceeded to fill him in on everything he had heard, and Luca patiently took them in, some familiar, some new."What did they mean by transfer of ownership?""I do not know. But I think whatever it is, it has to do with Sarah, and they're going to kill her. He already instructed that all the men in the house be killed. What do we do, boss?"That was a question Luca wanted to ask himself. He never noticed any transfer. They were cornered, and walking into that house without a plan was suicide.He glanced back at Miguel, who was whispering harshly over the phone. He had been doing that for a w
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Final Battle IV
Cara's POV As soon as the words left my mouth, all necessary documents were brought to me, and Adonis was wheeled off.Standing in the waiting room while I nearly ran out of my mind felt like a luxury with everything that was going on, and I was somewhat grateful for that.I needed to get to my father, but my phone was broken. Reaching into the bag on the sofa, I pulled out Adonis's phone, which I had intentionally hidden and lied that we left at home, immediately dialling his number.First ring. Second ring. Third ring.The call didn't connect. Who then sent the text that Adonis saw? Perhaps...My finger pressed on his contacts, scrolling through until I settled on the one I had an inkling about. The first ring didn't even complete as the receiver picked up the call."Freddie. What the f*ck is going on? What did you say about Luca?""Cara? Dio, siamo fottuti (god, we're screwed). I don't know what to do." He cried, sending a pang through my heart, but I cleared my throat."What do
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Final Battle III
Cara's POV"Any news?"Frustrated, I clenched the fabric of my gown to control myself from snapping at my stressor of a husband, gritting out between clenched teeth."No." He stared at me for a second more before turning his face the other way.I began a mental countdown.Three, two, one—"Shouldn't they have reached out by now?""No. No, they shouldn't have." I replied with a tight smile. "It's been barely an hour since they left." "Just an hour?" Adonis breathed heavily, showing how weaker he was getting by the minute. "It feels longer." Yeah. Definitely weaker. The normal Adonis wasn't this talkative."It wouldn't feel that way if you stopped asking. You've asked five times since they left. The phone is on the table." I gestured to my device, which I had placed on a desk I had dragged between the sofa and the bed to prove to him that I wasn't hiding anything when he asked the second time."Look at it. The moment it beeps, you'd know." "Yeah, I would." He murmured. "I just feel
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Final Battle II
Cara's POVAdonis and I paused, staring at their wide eyes—well, Luca's. The atmosphere immediately switched into one of urgency. "For heaven's sake! Why did he choose to attack now?" I cried out."Because we're occupied at the moment? What better time to strike the sheep than when the shepherd is away?" "What did the men say?""He has over two hundred men with him, and they're heavily armed. I believe it's a takeover. About fifty were ours.""The takeover we've been expecting." My father clarified and I gave him a pointed stare."But everything is set right?""Everything but Adrian's sample.""That shouldn't be a problem, I'll find a way to get close to him and snip one." Luca offered."That isn't necessary. I already did."We all paused, staring at Adonis in surprise. "You... did? When?""Just before I collapsed, remember I fell on him?""Dude... you're crazy," His second-in-command commented. "Hmm... you're very competent." My father supported. "That's settled then. We should le
Revenge: Submitting To The Mafia King The Final Battle
Cara's POV"Cara." I jerked awake at the sound of my name, blinking away the sleep in my eyes. "You can see him now." Doctor Bruno said. Exhaustion displayed across his face, showing how draining the last few hours had been."He's awake?" I rasped, stifling a yawn. My entire body felt sore from sleeping on the chair.How many hours had it been?Eyeing the big clock on the wall—5am. Thirty-one hours. Sun rays were beginning to stream in from outside lighting up the hallway. This was the second sunrise since Adonis had his...I sighed, pulling myself up when I noticed something odd. Before sleep finally claimed me last night, I was sure there were two men passed out on the chair opposite me. Now I could see just one.My brows knitted in a frown, "Where's my father?""He left to get a cup of coffee. He woke up a while ago." Doctor Bruno replied. My eyes darted to Luca, who still had his head bent, eyes closed, and arms folded over his chest. From the weird position he was in and the
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 Warning
"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 gratefu
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
