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Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 48: The Tension at the Dinner Table
The tension in the private dining room was palpable as the capos digested the information Enzo had presented. The evidence against Sergio weighed heavily on everyone’s mind, the gravity of the situation sinking in.Before anyone could speak further, the door swung open with a bang. Marcus strode in, his face set in a determined expression.“What’s going on here?” Marcus demanded, looking around the room.Enzo stepped forward, he was surprised by how Marcus found out about the meeting, his voice firm. “We’re discussing some serious allegations against Sergio, Marcus. Luca brought evidence last night that—”Marcus interrupted, his voice rising. “Luca? That traitor? You’re listening to him? He’s been out of the loop for years, Enzo. He’s probably working with our enemies!”Vittorio tried to calm the situation. “Marcus, we need to consider all possibilities. This evidence is substantial.”Marcus’s eyes flashed with anger. “Substantial? It’s fabricated! Uncle, Sergio is the only one capabl
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 49: Critical Meeting
A day before the critical meeting where the capos and Rinaldi family elders would decide on Sergio's request to become the interim Don, the tension in the Rinaldi compound was almost unbearable.Isla and Sierra visited Dominic at the hospital. The sterile smell of antiseptic filled the room as they entered, the steady beeping of the heart monitor the only sound.Sierra placed flowers beside Dominic's bed, her eyes softening as she looked at him. "He looks so peaceful, doesn’t he?"Isla nodded her thoughts elsewhere. "Yeah, it's strange seeing him like this."Sierra glanced at Isla. "How’s your plan with Nathan going?"Isla hesitated. "It's... complicated. It’ll take some time."Sierra raised an eyebrow. "Complicated? You and Nathan... anything happens?"Isla's face flushed. "No, nothing like that. Just trying to get close enough to get information."Sierra watched her closely. "You sure? You look... different."Isla avoided her gaze. "I’m sure."As Sierra placed another flower, she fo
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 50: Oppressive Silence
The Rinaldi family mansion was filled with an oppressive silence as the elders, distant relatives, and capos took their seats. The air was thick with anticipation, every eye turned towards the front of the room where Sergio stood, basking in the attention. But in the shadows, an unexpected alliance was forming.Enzo approached Luca in a quiet corner of the mansion. "Luca, we need to talk."Luca looked up, "Enzo, what is it? You look tense."Enzo glanced around to ensure they weren't overheard. "We can't just dismiss the evidence against Uncle, Sergio. I know he is playing us all. We need to expose him."Luca's eyes narrowed. "What do you want me to do Enzo? Do you think this will convince the elders?""Financial records, testimonies, everything," Enzo whispered urgently. "Of course they will. But I can't do it alone. I need your support."Luca hesitated, his mind racing. "Are you sure about this, Enzo?""Yes I'm sure and you know I'm right. Because you know something’s off with Uncle,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 51: The Return of Don
The presence of Dominic shocked everyone, but none more so than Sergio, who looked like he had seen a ghost. Luca ran to his brother and gave him a tight hug."Dominic, you're okay !" Luca's voice was choked with emotion.The elders and capos stood up in respect to their Don, who had returned. Dominic, with the help of Sierra, walked to his chair at the center of the table. He looked his uncle dead square in the face."Uncle, you're in my chair." He said with a calm yet commanding tone.Sergio stood aside, unable to utter a word. He thought to himself, “How the heck is this man still alive, this man who has been a thorn in my race to become Don.”Marcus, seeing the fury in his uncle’s eyes, quickly walked up to Dominic and pretended to be excited that he was back."Dominic! We thought we'd lost you forever," Marcus exclaimed, putting on a convincing smile.Dominic, his voice weak yet commanding, said, "I will not ask again. What the hell is going on?"Vittorio, excited and surprised t
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 52: Heart Pounding
Sierra spun around, her heart pounding. Luca stood there, his expression unreadable."Luca," she stammered, "I was just... looking for something to eat."Luca raised an eyebrow, a sly smile creeping onto his face. "At this hour? Interesting choice."Sierra forced a laugh. "I couldn't sleep. and I thought I would give Dominic some room to rest.”He stepped closer, his eyes scanning her face. "You look tense. Everything alright with you?""Just... everything that's happening with the family. It’s a lot to take in," she said, hoping to deflect his attention.Luca nodded, his gaze lingering. "I understand. It's been a rough time for all of us. But I want you to know, Sierra, if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here."Sierra shifted uncomfortably. "Thanks, Luca. I appreciate it."He leaned in slightly, his voice dropping to a murmur. "You know, I've always admired your strength. And your beauty."Sierra's eyes widened, and she took a step back. "I... I should probably get some rest. T
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 53: Safe House
Isla’s car arrived at Nathan's safe house. At this point the Rinaldi men put in charge of watching over Nathan are used to Isla's visit and without question, they let her in. Nathan was sitting at his desk and jotting down some notes, as he glanced up and saw Isla, a smile drew across his face."Isla," he whispered gently. "I didn't anticipate your arrival." "Yes, I simply couldn't resist coming back," she responded, advancing towards him. I had to meet with you.Nathan stood and crossed the room, pulling her into his arms. “About before, I just wanna say…..”“I don’t care,” Isla whispered, pressing her lips to his. The kiss deepened, both of them losing themselves for a moment in the passion they shared.They broke apart, breathless, and Nathan led her to the bed. “Are you sure about this? What if your brothers find out we’ve been….,” he murmured, his hands running through her hair.“I know,” Isla sighed, lying down beside him. “But being with you is the only thing that feels right.”
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 54: Demeanor
Sergio entered Dominic's study with a composed demeanor, but his mind was racing. He had been summoned abruptly, and the presence of Luca and Enzo in the room only heightened his suspicion."Uncle," Dominic greeted, his tone icy. "Take a seat."Sergio sat down, his eyes scanning the room. "Dominic. Luca. Enzo. What’s this about?"Dominic leaned forward, his gaze piercing. "I've been hearing things, Uncle. Your eagerness to become interim Don in my absence was quite alarming."Sergio met his gaze steadily. "I was doing what I thought was best for the family. You were out of reach, and we needed leadership.""Leadership?" Dominic's voice dripped with disdain. "Or control?"Sergio clenched his fists under the table. "Control, leadership—call it what you want. I kept things running smoothly."Luca interjected, his voice mocking. "Smoothly? You mean creating your little empire?"Sergio shot him a glare. "I did what was necessary."Enzo smirked. "Necessary for whom? Yourself?"Dominic raise
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-14Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 55: Cityscape
Sergio stood by the hotel room window, staring out at the sprawling cityscape of Madrid. The city pulsed with life, but his mind was a storm of conflicting thoughts. Marcus was sitting on the edge of one of the beds, nervously tapping his foot."Uncle, what's our next move?" Marcus finally broke the silence.Sergio turned, his eyes sharp with determination. "We need to assess the situation first. Giovanni will have the details. Stay alert and follow my lead."Marcus nodded, trying to hide his anxiety. "This is crazy, what the hell does Dominic expect from us here in Spain."Sergio felt irritated with Marcus's questions "It doesn’t matter just stick with me. This is just another job." Sergio knew Marcus had next to zero experience with the dealings and operations of the Rinaldi family. He was never allowed to join the family business because he was an illegitimate son of Dominic’s father.A knock on the door interrupted them. Sergio opened it to find Giovanni standing there, a grim exp
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Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 122: Beginning of the End is here
The sun looked at her from the window in her bedroom, in a room painted a beautiful gold against a purple sky. A gleam in the eyes of Sierra, the sun caught the beauty for her only hours ago. She lay in bed reading her book, looking at the ceiling, remembering the day of the attack. The things she’d been told that night were like no other. She’d been betrayed, she was framed and lost. But there was a light that flickered in her darkness, below all the anger and confusion. He’d been honest, and he had taken his actions far too far, but they were because he loved me deeply and she couldn’t have had that things without him.There was a soft knock on the door that knocked and broke her dream. She looked inside, not sure if she was ready for him to come around to her. But the gentle knock of the door would not discourage him.“Come in,” she said, her voice barely a whisper.Dominic strolled in, his face twirling with anxiety and hope and holding a tray piled up with breakfast — coffee, pas
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 121: Dominic Revelation
The flames in the fireplace crackled merrily, sending flickers of light and shadow on the walls of Dominic's study. Usually a place of strategizing and tranquil contemplation, today it almost seemed to be filled with a tangible tension. Sierra looked at Dominic; the weight of her earlier confession sat upon the atmosphere. While comforted by forgiveness, she felt the pressure of something disconcerting — the deep impression that Dominic's perception of forgiveness had layers beyond what he let on. He swirled the amber liquid in his glass, eyes on the eddies created in it. He chose to remain absent verbally for a long time in order to let her absorb the weight of his wisdom and to chew on the ramifications of his acknowledgment. When he finally looked up, his gaze pierced through her own. "There's another thing you ought to know," he said slowly and methodically. Sierra's heart stuttered. "What?" she asked in little more than a whisper. "This," he said after a long sip of his drink
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 120: Sierra's Guilt
The moon cast long, skeletal shadows across the manicured lawns of the Rinaldi estate, mirroring the disquiet that gnawed at Sierra's soul. The recent peace, the tentative steps towards normalcy, felt like a fragile illusion, threatening to shatter at any moment. She stood on the balcony of her room, the cool night air doing little to quell the feverish turmoil within her.She had tried to bury it, to ignore the insidious whispers of her conscience, but the guilt was relentless, a constant companion that haunted her waking hours and invaded her dreams. The truth was a festering wound, and she knew she could no longer keep it hidden.Dominic found her there, his presence a silent question in the darkness. He leaned against the railing beside her, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon."You're quiet tonight," he observed, his voice low and gentle. "Something on your mind?"Sierra flinched, her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. The moment of truth. She took a deep breath, steelin
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 119: The Calm Before the Storm
The sun streamed through the windows of the Rinaldi estate, casting a golden glow on the newly repaired walls. The scars of the Morgan ambush were still visible, a stark reminder of the violence that had recently engulfed their lives, but a sense of cautious optimism had begun to permeate the air. With Sergio’s treachery exposed and his life extinguished, and the lingering threat of the Yakuza quelled, the Rinaldi family could finally begin to heal.Dominic stood on the terrace, overlooking the sprawling gardens, his gaze distant. The weight of leadership, the constant pressure to protect his family, had etched lines of weariness onto his face. But there was also a newfound lightness in his eyes, a sense of peace he hadn't felt in years.Sierra approached him, her footsteps soft on the stone tiles. She placed a gentle hand on his arm, her touch sending a warm current through him."What are you thinking about?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic.Dominic turned to her, a faint smile
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 118: Sergio's End
The gates of the Rinaldi estate loomed, iron teeth barring Sergio from the world he once considered his own. Disgraced, stripped of his power and banished from the family he’d betrayed, he stood on the precipice of an uncertain future. His wives, their faces etched with a mixture of fear and resentment, huddled behind him, their once-lavish wardrobes now appearing gaudy and out of place against the bleak landscape.He spat on the ground, a gesture of defiance that felt pathetically inadequate against the crushing weight of his downfall. "This isn't over," he muttered, his voice laced with venom. "Dominic may think he's won, but I'll be back. I'll reclaim what's rightfully mine. The Donship will be mine again."Isabella, his most ambitious wife, stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with a dangerous spark. "How, Sergio? You have nothing. No power, no resources, no allies.""I have my wits," Sergio sneered, his hand clenching into a fist. "And I have a few… loose ends to tie up. Dominic th
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 117: Sergio's Confession
The air in Dominic's study was thick with unspoken accusations, a silent battleground of suspicion and simmering resentment. The opulent room, usually a sanctuary of strategic planning, felt like a gilded cage, trapping Sergio in its suffocating grandeur. He fidgeted, his silk shirt clinging uncomfortably to his skin, the weight of his impending confession pressing down on him like a physical burden.Dominic sat behind his mahogany desk, his face an impassive mask. The only indication of the storm raging within him was the tight clench of his jaw and the icy glint in his eyes. He hadn't uttered a word since summoning Sergio, letting the silence amplify the gravity of the situation.Finally, Sergio could bear it no longer. He shifted his weight, clearing his throat, the sound echoing unnaturally loud in the tense atmosphere."Dominic," he began, his voice a strained whisper, "I… I know why you've called me here."Dominic remained silent, his gaze unwavering, urging Sergio on with its s
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 116: Charlotte's Downfall
The sirens wailed, a mournful cry echoing through the ravaged Rinaldi estate. The immediate threat had been neutralized, the Morgan attackers lying lifeless amidst the opulent ruins. But the air remained thick with tension, the weight of betrayal pressing down on everyone. Dominic, his face a thundercloud, oversaw the cleanup, barking orders with a controlled fury that sent shivers down the spines of even his most loyal men.He needed to find Charlotte.He stalked through the grounds, his eyes scanning the shadows, his hand never straying far from the gun holstered at his hip. He had to face her, to understand how she could have sunk so low, how she could have so callously endangered the people he loved.Suddenly, a shout pierced the air. "Don Dominic! We've found her!"Dominic's heart leaped into his throat. He followed the sound of the voice, his pace quickening, his anticipation building with each step.He found her near the back gate, attempting to slip away unnoticed. She was dis
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 115: The Morgans' Ambush
The silence was deceptive, a fragile veneer stretched over the simmering tension that had gripped the Rinaldi estate since Charlotte's expulsion. Dominic had left that morning, a grim set to his jaw, to handle pressing matters concerning the family's business – a power play in Sicily that couldn't be ignored. He'd entrusted Luca with the estate's security, a decision Sierra hoped wouldn't be his undoing.She stood by the window in the library, a book open in her hands, but her eyes weren't focused on the page. She felt it in her bones – something was coming. The air was thick with foreboding, a silent scream building in her chest.Sarai bustled in, her usual cheerful demeanor replaced with a nervous energy. "Sierra, darling, have you seen Luca? I can't find him anywhere, and the guards seem… distracted."Before Sierra could answer, a bloodcurdling scream pierced the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of gunfire."What was that?" Sarai gasped, her eyes widening with terror."Troub
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 114: Charlotte's Secret
The sterile scent of the hospital room hung heavy in the air, a constant reminder of the precarious situation. Dominic sat vigil by Charlotte's bedside, his face etched with worry. She was sleeping fitfully, hooked up to monitors, the rhythmic beeping a constant counterpoint to the anxieties swirling in his mind.Sierra watched him from the doorway, her heart aching. She knew she had to tell him the truth about Charlotte, but the timing always seemed wrong. Every time she tried, something would happen – a crisis, an interruption, or Charlotte's expertly timed displays of vulnerability.Enzo materialized beside her, his expression grim. "Don Dominic," he murmured, his voice low, "I need to speak with you. It's urgent."Dominic looked up, his brow furrowed. "What is it, Enzo? Can't it wait? Charlotte needs me.""No, Don Dominic," Enzo insisted, his voice firm. "It can't wait. It concerns Charlotte."Dominic's eyes narrowed. He glanced at Charlotte, then back at Enzo, a flicker of suspic
