Alessandro checked the location of Valery's car, and then he and a large team of his men went after the women to capture them. She wouldn't get away with it, and he wouldn't allow it."Speed up, faster," he said to the man driving his car."Sir, we're entering a dangerous curve. If I go any faster, it's likely that..." the other man tried to reason with Alessandro."I gave you a damn order!" the boss shouted, causing the other man to immediately step on the accelerator.Alessandro was still so furious that he wasn't willing to listen to any cheap excuses anyone might give him."We're just a few kilometers away from them. I want you to intercept the car. Do whatever it takes to make them stop," Alessandro said through the radio, communicating with the rest of the team.The driver focused on the road ahead, trying not to lose his sanity any further. The truth was, by that point, he was completely unhinged, especially because there was a nagging doubt in his mind. He wanted to know if Do
"Georgia!" Valery shook her friend's body, who had just fallen unconscious from the impact they had just suffered.Valery looked around, frightened and unsure of what to do. The only thing she could think about was the fact that they had just crashed into a tree, causing the front of the car to dent, and the vans surrounding them, waiting for the perfect moment to thwart their plans.However, at that moment, Valery wasn't afraid of Alessandro or his rage. She wasn't even thinking about the wound on her forehead that was causing blood to trickle down. No, Valery was thinking about her friend, about the baby, and what that impact could have caused inside her."You have to wake up, Georgia! Tell me you're okay and that you fainted from the shock and impact, please!" Tears filled the woman's eyes, overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what to do or how to act.The only thing she was certain of was that if anything happened to Georgia, she would never forgive herself."I want the men to take c
While Alessandro carried Georgia, still unconscious, to the Mascherano mansion, on the other side of the city, a completely dirty and battered Doménico made his way to the Alcott family's house. He knew it was highly likely that he wouldn't find Georgia there, but that wasn't exactly what interested him. Doménico was going to find a way to infiltrate Georgia's life, no matter the cost.Standing in front of the house, he knocked insistently on the door. Inside, the grandmother was there with the nurse Alessandro had hired for her."Let me handle it, I'll open the door," the old woman said to the nurse, believing that it might be her granddaughter who had finally managed to escape the hell Alessandro had trapped her in.With slow but steady steps, Grandma Bianca reached the door and opened it without hesitation, still filled with hope. "But my boy, what happened to you?" she asked, her eyes widening in astonishment at Doménico's deplorable state."I apologize for showing up here in thes
"What happened?" Georgia asked, her voice groggy as she touched her pounding head. She couldn't remember a thing, feeling disoriented and unsure of why she was in that place or how long she had been there. All that filled her mind was a gray haze she didn't know how to navigate. The only thing she was certain of was that it was incredibly frustrating because she knew something bad had happened; she just wasn't sure how bad it had been.Unable to find any memories in her head, tears welled up in the woman's eyes. But she took a deep breath, tried to calm herself, and then sat up in bed to get a better look around. As her surroundings came into focus, she realized it was her room in the Mascherano mansion. Once again, she was confined within those four walls she remembered desperately wanting to escape from.Alessandro, sitting in one of the corners of the room, keeping watch over her, noticed when she sat up in bed. "The doctor said you shouldn't make sudden movements; they're not good
Georgia gazed at the child with sadness, unable to avoid feeling that sorrow every time Thomas became involved in the fights between her and Alessandro. She was aware that the child should not be part of their drama, but unfortunately, he always ended up being entangled in the problems. No matter how unfair it was, Georgia couldn't stay in that house just to take care of Thomas, as it would mean remaining a prisoner of Alessandro, a situation she definitely wanted to change."Why are you yelling at Daddy, Georgia?" the little one wiped his eyes with his hands to clear away the tears and see them better"It's nothing important, sweetheart. Your father and I had a disagreement," she explained, crouching down to be at the child's eye level.Alessandro observed the scene attentively, and a part of his heart grew sad, realizing that Georgia was the ideal mother Thomas needed by his side. How couldn't she see that? He questioned himself while reflecting on the fact that Georgia preferred to
Alessandro saw little Thomas sleeping in his bed. He noticed his long, dark eyelashes, his bushy eyebrows, but above all, he saw the freckles on the boy's nose. With a smile, instinctively, he reached out and gently stroked Thomas' nose. Those freckles reminded him so much of the boy's mother, a beautiful and kind woman whose face was adorned with numerous coffee-colored freckles that stretched from her nose to her cheeks and formed a path down to her neck and shoulders.Alessandro thought of her and felt a shiver as memories flooded his mind. She had been a beautiful and wonderful woman, but their love had been complicated to bear, especially because it had developed in an unexpected way, without any planning.Being there, next to Thomas, Alessandro recalled one of the most difficult conversations he had with that woman."We can't do this, Alessandro. It's not right," said Sara, Thomas' mother, with tears in her eyes and trembling from the mix of emotions in her chest. "It's not righ
"Goodbye, Alessandro," were the last words the woman said before leaving the house without looking back.Alessandro didn't respond to her farewell, partly because he knew it was wrong and partly because he didn't know what else to say. After all, he had already told her everything he felt she needed to hear. Of course, there were some things he had omitted, like the truth about Georgia's father, but he couldn't bring himself to tell her yet. It wasn't because he had something to hide, but because, contrary to what she and everyone around her thought, he only wanted to protect her.Alessandro closed the door, returned to the room, and poured himself a double whiskey, which he drank slowly while thinking about the situation he had tried to fix numerous times but had failed. Very few things in Alessandro's life had been beyond his control, and Georgia was undoubtedly part of that list.She was a whirlwind he had been warned about a long time ago, one he couldn't control, and then she ent
The first thing Georgia noticed upon arriving home was the fact that the bodyguards Alessandro had hired to watch over and protect her were gone. That only meant that this time, Alessandro was seriously considering keeping his word. He was going to let her go, no matter what that meant. And although that was what Georgia felt she wanted and needed; she couldn't deny that seeing his promises becoming a reality tugged at her heart a little.The woman didn't blame herself for all her conflicting feelings. After all, the pregnancy hormones had been playing tricks on her lately."Here we go, starting over," Georgia told herself once she stood in front of her grandmother's house.As soon as she knocked on the door, Domenico, who still lived under that roof, opened it. Georgia's eyes lit up upon seeing him. She felt genuinely pleased to see a familiar face that she knew was willing to listen to her and, above all, accompany her. Georgia hadn't fully realized how much she missed Domenico unti
Alessandro lay in the oppressive darkness of the basement, a prisoner of the enemy criminal organization that had sworn his destruction. Every passing second felt like an eternity of suffering, especially because the place was a perfect image of horror—an abandoned dungeon where dampness and mold clung to the walls as silent witnesses of his misfortune, much like the shackles on his wrists and ankles that bit into his skin, marking his body as a constant reminder of his helplessness.The stale air infiltrated his lungs as the cold intertwined with his bones. A single light bulb hung from the ceiling, casting a faint light that barely managed to illuminate the sordid space. Alessandro could hear the distant sounds of the city outside that hellish place, a cruel irony that reminded him of how close he was to freedom and how far it seemed at the same time.That night, Domenico, his declared enemy, entered the basement with a ruthless smile on his face. He knew he had Alessandro exactly w
The sun rose majestically over the horizon as Georgia observed the landscape from the airplane window. Her heart was pounding in her chest as the plane descended towards the airport of her hometown. She was finally coming back home, although it wasn't entirely positive. It wasn't a return to enjoy the golden beaches or the tropical climate. It was a return filled with uncertainty and, ironically, hope at the same time.Georgia looked at her children, Eva, who was peacefully asleep in her arms, and Thomas, who was happily playing, searching for shapes in the clouds. Their eyes shone with excitement for the journey and adventure that awaited them. Amidst it all, they also longed for a reunion with their father, Alessandro, who had mysteriously disappeared.The plane landed smoothly, and Georgia felt a surge of emotion coursing through her body. She held Eva in her arms and took Thomas' hand as they made their way towards the exit, which was crowded with people. But Georgia remained focu
Georgia was completely torn apart. She felt nauseous, and the world was shifting beneath her feet. This couldn't be true. The love of her life couldn't be in danger. After everything they had gone through to finally be together, life couldn't be so unfair as to separate them, especially with a baby on the way.When Georgia thought about Eva, her heart squeezed even tighter. If something happened to Alessandro, the baby wouldn't have the chance to know him or enjoy everything he could offer as a father. Alessandro was a wonderful man who loved his daughter. Destiny couldn't deny him the opportunity to see her grow and be there for every stage of Eva's life. And then there was Thomas, who had barely begun to enjoy having his father around.After hanging up with her father, Georgia needed someone to talk to about it. Since her father didn't answer, she called her best friend Valery to help clear her head."You need to calm down, Georgia," said Valery, feeling powerless being so far away.
That afternoon, Georgia wasn't feeling well. Her heart hadn't stopped racing, and she was starting to experience arrhythmia. But that was the least of her worries. Instead, she couldn't stop thinking about Alessandro. Georgia even tried to find distractions in other places, like taking Thomas to the beach, but nothing seemed to be enough. She felt trapped in that hotel room where she couldn't stop seeing the ghost of her husband.With that lingering premonition, Georgia picked up her phone to check if she had any messages or calls from Alessandro. But there was nothing. It was as if he had literally vanished from the face of the earth. Georgia wasn't going to settle for that simple absence and vague note, so she took the initiative to call him once again.As the call went to voicemail, she let out a sigh and went to tend to the baby, who started crying."It's alright, little Eva. Mommy is here with you," Georgia held Eva and rocked her around the room. That day, even Eva seemed more r
After his plane had landed back in the city, Alessandro immediately headed to the Black Temple facilities, where everyone eagerly awaited their leader. Despite the decision for Black Temple to launch the first attack under Jeremy's leadership, Alessandro had second thoughts and refused that possibility. He wanted to be the one to deliver the final blow, and something told him it would happen exactly on that day."How is Georgia?" Jeremy asked directly, without beating around the bush, as soon as he saw his neuro enter through the building's doors.Alessandro felt a lump in his throat before responding. His dark eyes reflected a mixture of determination and concern. "She's fine," he stated confidently. "I've taken all necessary precautions to keep her safe.""And the baby?" the man questioned."The baby is with Georgia, which means she's fine," Alessandro replied, trying not to dwell on the family he had left behind on their honeymoon.Jeremy nodded, but his expression remained skeptic
Gloomy and sinister, the meeting room of the Black Temple was a refuge for shadows. Jeremy, the patriarch and leader appointed by Alessandro, sat at the head of the table, observing each member of the organization with cold eyes. Silence hung in the air, only interrupted by the whisper of darkness."Tomorrow is the day," Jeremy announced with a deep and authoritative voice. "It is our responsibility to ensure that the enemy camp will be unprotected and weakened when Alessandro arrives. Our opportunity to eliminate them once and for all."The eyes of those present lit up with a mixture of excitement and determination. They knew it was a risky mission, but they trusted Jeremy's strategic ability and leadership. Of course, not everyone was happy with his appointment, but after suffering so many casualties, the desire for revenge outweighed the urge to question the boss's decisions.Jeremy distributed photographs of the enemy leaders and detailed maps of the camp. Each member of the organ
The interior of the plane filled with anticipation and excitement as Alessandro and Georgia settled into their seats, looking at each other with love and complicity. Beside them, little Eva slept peacefully in her mother's arms, while Thomas played with his cellphone in one of the airplane seats.Georgia looked at her daughter and then at Alessandro, her eyes shining with happiness and gratitude. She couldn't believe they were finally flying to Hawaii, their dream honeymoon destination. She felt a wave of love and joy as she shared this special moment with her husband and daughter, knowing they were creating memories to cherish forever."I can't believe you remembered that I told you how much I wished to go to Hawaii," Georgia said, surprised when her husband revealed their honeymoon location."I always listen to you, darling, even when you thought I wasn't," Alessandro smiled. However, behind that seemingly cheerful gesture, he concealed the worry weighing on his chest, knowing that
Weeks after Alessandro and Georgia's little daughter had been discharged from the hospital, the couple's wedding took place. They were eager and in a hurry to culminate with that final ceremony that would show the world how much they loved each other.So there they were, finishing dressing up and putting on makeup to attend the event that made them so happy."You're the most beautiful bride in the world," Valery sighed, looking at her friend who was touching up her lipstick in front of the mirror."Thank you, I hope that someday I can say the same about you," Georgia glanced quickly at Valery, who blushed immediately. "I've seen your boyfriend so happy with you that I have no doubt he'll put the ring on your finger."Valery squealed with excitement. For the first time in a long time, the idea of getting married didn't seem entirely unpleasant to her. On the contrary, she was excited and thrilled by the possibility of sharing her life with the man she was so in love with."It was a bea
After leaving the police station, Alessandro quickly headed home. But before that, he returned to the central hospital to make sure once again that his little baby was fine. He also informed the doctors and administrators that there would be bodyguards watching over the maternity ward. Alessandro didn't want to leave his daughter's safety to chance, and considering the events of the previous evening, the administrators accepted his proposal. Therefore, the pavilion was completely guarded by members of the Black Temple.However, that wasn't enough for Alessandro. He needed much more than just that. In order to set his plan in motion, he arrived at the Mascherano mansion, where Georgia was already awake, waiting for him with a cup of coffee in her hand."Darling!" she greeted him as he walked through the door. "Where did you go so early?" she asked."I had some work to take care of, and I also went to visit the baby," he confessed.Georgia's expression twisted on her face. She knew exac