"Where the hell do you think you're going?" she asked, stepping in his way and putting her hands on Alessandro's chest. Being so close made both their hearts race, for a second they stared at each other and had to maintain their composure to be able to breathe normally, the truth was that neither of them had forgotten the memories of that passionate kiss that unleashed all that catastrophe between them."I'm just going to talk to your boss, that's all," he said with a strained voice. Georgia saw Alessandro's dilated pupils, those were definitely the most beautiful eyes she had ever known, but at the same time, they were the most enigmatic too."About what?" she furrowed her brow. "I know you, Alessandro, I know what you're capable of, and excuse me if I don't let you into my boss's office, but I have to keep my job."The man was completely confused, he really had no bad intentions, but Georgia wasn't willing to risk anything."I just want to offer him a deal," he said, clicking his to
It was a really complicated week for Georgia, the woman was extremely tired and somehow needed a break from serving tables. She didn't even feel hungry anymore with all the food she saw every day. She definitely needed to find another job soon, or else she would go crazy.Just as she arrived home, took off her shoes, and slumped onto the couch, she received a call on her phone. The caller ID didn't recognize the name, it was an unknown contact. Georgia looked at the phone for a few seconds, after everything that happened with those men who tried to kidnap her, she wasn't sure if answering was the most prudent thing to do, so she let the call go to voicemail. However, the person on the other end of the phone continued to insist, making her answer out of curiosity."Georgia, hello," said the male voice.As soon as she heard it, the hairs on the woman's body stood on end, her heart stopped, and her limbs cooled down. After so long, it was him...the same man that Alessandro hurt just beca
"It's so good to hear from you again!" Despite not wanting to seem bold, Georgia wrapped him tightly in her arms. She needed that hug, she had really missed him.The man reciprocated the gesture, holding onto Georgia's waist, breathing in the delicious scent of her perfume and letting himself be enveloped by the remnants of the feelings that still resided in his chest. Contrary to what anyone might have thought, the man's feelings had not extinguished, on the contrary, that spark of interest in her had always been present. Whenever he thought of her, whenever he wanted to find her to see how she was doing in life, and especially when he asked Valery for information in secret."You look beautiful!" When they finally parted, the man looked her up and down, and despite Georgia's beauty, there was something that left him uncertain.Georgia looked thinner than usual, the bones of her collarbone protruding, and it was clear that she had hidden a couple of bags under her eyes with makeup. Th
Georgia was very embarrassed, so despite not feeling completely well, she pretended to be better so that he could stop worrying about her. Both of them talked, kept each other company, and ate the canapés that Georgia had wanted to prepare from the beginning."Georgia, this is the last thing I'll say about it, but seriously, I hope you can consider my proposal. I know in the past I let myself be intimidated by what Alessandro could do to me, but now things are different. I don't want to leave you alone at his mercy, especially now that I've seen how much that man affects you. He is toxic, and you should try to keep him as far away from your life as possible. If I can help make that happen, then I will gladly do so."Georgia nodded her head. That invitation was definitely a complete mistake, not only because she fell apart in front of him, but also because Domenico was offering to play her prince charming, and she wasn't going to allow it."I promise I'll think about it, thank you," sh
"This is considered kidnapping, I hope you know that so you're not surprised when the police come knocking on your door because I reported you to them," Georgia exclaimed, visibly upset in the back seat of the car."I don't care what you do, not even the police could stop me," he replied, only because he knew her well enough to know she wouldn't betray him.Alessandro shoved Georgia into his car and settled her in the passenger seat. As soon as he let her go, she struggled violently to be freed, but Alessandro had other plans and wasn't going to let her thwart them. He quickly reached for a pair of handcuffs he had in the glove compartment of the car and put them on Georgia."What the hell do you plan on doing with that?" she shouted. "You can't handcuff me, Alessandro, that crosses any boundary we've established between us," she yelled, trying to reason with him.Alessandro didn't listen to any of her complaints, he simply grabbed her left hand tightly and tightened the handcuffs unt
Alessandro quickly arrived at his office, alerted by a call from one of his security men about a possible danger."What's going on?" he questioned the man as soon as he arrived at the company."We found this. The search dogs have found the device," the security man placed a deactivated bomb on Alessandro's desk.The man quickly inspected the object. The timer had stopped just ten seconds before it was due to explode. This did not bode well for the leader of the New York mafia."Where was it?""Sir, it was in the east wing of the basement, right below your office. It's clear what their target was.""It was me," Alessandro said, running his hands through his hair as he thought about how to manage the security of his men.The past few weeks had been the most difficult he had had in a long time. He had received threats, envelopes with pictures of his son and Georgia, and losses at the hands of his enemies. Two of his closest men had died in crossfire. There was going to be bloodshed, and
"Sir, don't go over there!" one of Alessandro's men said, trying to protect him."It's not the time for cowardice," Alessandro whispered, willing to do what was necessary to at least keep one of his enemies' heads.The truth was that Alessandro was worried about a possible weakening of his organization, something he couldn't allow to happen, not with everything he had risked before...everything that was at stake.In complete caution and using the sound of the constant gunfire, Alessandro descended the stairs to the first floor of the building, where he was told the leaders of the enemy organization were located. He had to find them, no matter what.As he reached the basement, the man didn't hear anything, everything was in complete silence, they were probably hiding, he thought, while checking the perimeter.One of Alessandro's most loyal men, who warned him not to go in that direction, followed him only to make sure his boss was okay.Alessandro saw him and nodded his head, signaling
The truth was that after weeks of turbulence, the last thing Alessandro wanted was to have to make an effort to hide his feelings that were clearly there because of her and everything she brought out in him. The man had spent too much time contemplating what was right, whether he should let her go, whether she was safer with or without him. Alessandro had questioned his situation with Georgia too much, but it seemed there was no right answer to his dilemma. Every time he tried to distance himself, a voice within him compelled him to do the opposite. He loved her, no matter how dangerous it might be.Putting the situation in perspective, that cheap excuse of wanting to protect Georgia by staying away from her was nothing more than a pretext fueled by his fears. Alessandro knew he could take care of her, knew he had the ability to protect her from any danger. He would not allow anything bad to happen to one of his own, especially someone like her who had already suffered the consequence
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