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Chapter 90: Stoic Sadness
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Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 91: Family Business
The tension was high as Sergio stormed into his uncle Sergio's office, slamming the door behind him. Sergio sat behind his mahogany desk, eyes narrowing as he watched Sergio's approach."Uncle, what the heck are you thinking?" Sergio's voice was a mixture of anger and confusion. "Dropping all our plans to take over the Rinaldi family businesses? To destroy Dominic? All because Isla died?"Sergio's gaze hardened. "Sit down, Sergio."Sergio ignored the command, his fists clenched at his sides. "No, I won’t sit down. You owe me an explanation."Sergio leaned forward, his eyes dark and intense. "Isla's death changes everything."Sergio laughed bitterly. "Changes everything? We were so close! And now you're throwing it all away. Why? Because some niece you didn’t even care about died."Sergio's voice dropped to a deadly calm. "This isn't just about us anymore. This is about family. Isla died at the hands of the Yakuza. That is an attack on our family's name and integrity."Sergio's face tw
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 92: Forefront
The sky was overcast, matching the somber mood at the Rinaldi family estate. The garden, usually vibrant and full of life, felt muted under the gray clouds. Relatives, both close and distant, came together for Isla Grace Rinaldi's private funeral, displaying sorrowful expressions on their faces. The fragrance of lilies and roses filled the air as the flowers were carefully placed around the casket.Dominic Rinaldi, the oldest brother and leader of the Rinaldi family, stood at the forefront with a blend of firm resilience and profound sorrow evident on his face. He inhaled deeply before moving ahead to speak to the grieving crowd.Dominic started by saying “ Thank you all for coming to the private funeral service. Isla meant a lot to all of us, her presence in all of how lives was calm but full of care. She illuminated our lives, symbolizing hope and love. Her generosity, her joy, her energy... these are qualities we will always hold close to our hearts.”Sierra Evelyn Morgan, with red
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 93: Footsteps
The Rinaldi mansion was calm, as the typical daytime hustle and bustle was replaced by the peacefulness of the night. Enzo sat in the dimly lit study, with a lone lamp casting shadows on the walls, providing the only source of light. He gazed at the clock, observing the slow progress of the minutes with growing impatienceJust then the he heard Nathan’s footsteps as he made his way to his room. He watched Nathan having difficulty as he walked. Enzo rose to his feet, his jaw tightening.He had seen Nathan coming in late for several nights now, and it was starting to worry him. He walked out of the study and down the hall, meeting Nathan just as he entered the front door."Late again, Nathan," Enzo said, his voice calm but edged with concern.Nathan tried to brush past him, his movements unsteady. "I’m not in the mood, Enzo. Just leave me alone."Enzo grabbed Nathan's arm gently but firmly. "You've been doing this every night. Where have you been going, Nathan. What's going on?"Nathan
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 94: Memorial
As the sun set at the Rinaldi mansion, shadows spread over the garden with a special memorial spot for Isla. With his hands in his pockets, Dominic stood at the edge of the garden, watching the flickering candles. His sister's absence was a large, painful injury, fresh and sore.Sierra quietly neared, her steps almost inaudible on the gravel road. "Dominic?"He turned, his eyes meeting hers. "Hey, Sierra."She gave him a small, sad smile. "I thought I'd find you here."Dominic nodded, his gaze returning to the candles. "It's peaceful here. Feels like she's still with us, in a way."Sierra stepped closer, her hand brushing his arm. "She is. In our hearts."He glanced at her, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. "You miss her a lot, don't you?"Sierra's eyes filled with tears. "She was my best friend. I don't know how to do this without her."Dominic wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. "We'll find a way. Together."Sierra leaned into him, her voice barely a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 95: Painful Injury
As the sun set at the Rinaldi mansion, shadows spread over the garden with a special memorial spot for Isla. With his hands in his pockets, Dominic stood at the edge of the garden, watching the flickering candles. His sister's absence was a large, painful injury, fresh and sore.Sierra quietly neared, her steps almost inaudible on the gravel road. "Dominic?"He turned, his eyes meeting hers. "Hey, Sierra."She gave him a small, sad smile. "I thought I'd find you here."Dominic nodded, his gaze returning to the candles. "It's peaceful here. Feels like she's still with us, in a way."Sierra stepped closer, her hand brushing his arm. "She is. In our hearts."He glanced at her, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes. "You miss her a lot, don't you?"Sierra's eyes filled with tears. "She was my best friend. I don't know how to do this without her."Dominic wrapped an arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. "We'll find a way. Together."Sierra leaned into him, her voice barely a
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 96: Raul
The limousine glided through the softly lit roads of Philadelphia, the quietness inside the car filled with excitement. Raul, head of the Mexican gang, leaned back, his gaze fixed on the city view outside the tinted windows. Sitting across from him, Mr. Nakamura the underboss of the Yakuza gang, and second in command to Kazuya Takeda the leader of the gang. He straightened his tie and cleared his throat."Raul," Nakamura began, his tone formal, "I must remind you to be on your best behavior today. Kazuya-sama is going to be late to the meeting today because he is attending to personal business. You see he has special guests. So please be on your best behavior today"Raul smirked, leaning forward slightly. "Special guest, huh? Let me guess Kazuya's family from Japan is arriving today—his grandma and his daughter, right?"“How did you…?” Nakamura asked as he was shocked by Raul’s knowledge of Kazuya's personal life.“Miguel might have been a scared old fool, but he made sure to do all h
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 97: Appointment
Dominic and Sierra were getting ready to head off to a crucial appointment as the sun started to rise over the edges of Philadelphia. Dominic had to deal with the loss of the shipping company they made use of to transport their illegal merchandise. Thanks to the new mayor's alliance with Hunter Morgan the company was now in their control. He would have gladly rescheduled to have more time to mourn Isla’s death but he knew he had to deal with this before they lost even more control of the city. Sierra had persistently pushed to go with him, gradually breaking through Dominic's initial hesitation."Do you really want to go with me?" With raised eyebrows, Dominic inquired, mildly amused, as he observed Sierra packing a small suitcase. “It mostly going to be boring business talks and exchanges.”Sierra flashed him a confident smile. "Absolutely. Someone has to keep you out of trouble."Dominic chuckled, shaking his head. "I'm not the one who needs a babysitter." He said indicating to Sier
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 98: Heavy Oak Door
The heavy oak door creaked open, echoing through the grand yet somber mansion. Kazuya Takeda stood at the threshold, his face a mask of controlled emotion. He watched as his mother-in-law, Mrs. Park, shuffled in, her frail form supported by a cane."Mother," he greeted tersely, stepping aside to let her in. Behind her, Sarai Min Jae followed, her eyes scanning the opulent interior with a mix of nostalgia and unease."Save your greetings for someone who cares Kazuya," Mrs. Park replied, her voice hoarse. "I wouldn't have come if it weren't for Sarai. The poor girl just wants to see her father."Sarai, now a striking 21-year-old woman, stood awkwardly, clutching her bag. "Dad," she said softly.Kazuya's eyes softened briefly. "Sarai. It's been too long." Kazuya steps close to her extending his arm with an invitation to hug. “Come, my dear.” He said as he hugged his daughter and she hugged him back. Sarai had been living with her grandmother for the last six years. Mrs Park had previousl
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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
