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Chapter Eighteen: Heavy Burden
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The air in Dominic's office grew thick with tension as Sierra's confession hung in the air. Dominic's eyes narrowed, his expression darkening with barely contained fury."Are you telling me that the man who killed Pedro, a former member of the Mexican cartel, is someone you've been intimate with?" Dominic's voice was low and menacing, each word dripping with barely restrained anger.“It was long before I met you, I swear.” Sierra swallowed hard, her gaze darting between Dominic and Luca. "I... I'm certain it's the same Jomari. I recognized him in the photo Isla showed me."Luca leaned forward, his mouth barely containing his laughter. "What!”. Luca’s laughter filled the roo. “Oh, our sweet, timid, and innocent Sierra. What you are trying to tell us is that you have slept with this man before "Dominic's fist slammed down on the desk, making everyone in the room jump. "Unacceptable! Is this the kind of life you lived before, a life of a whore." He said, sending a fiery gaze to Sierra.
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Sierra jumped at the sound of knocking but quickly pulled herself together and opened the door to see Dominic standing there, looking pretty pleased with himself."Remember, Sierra, this is our bedroom, not just yours," Dominic said, a bit of a warning in his voice. "Lock that door again, and you'll really see my wrath."Sierra felt a flutter in her heart and struggled to swallow. "I….am sorry, Dominic. "I assure you, it will not happen again," she stuttered, with her voice shaking just a bit.Dominic's face became gentler as he gently rested his hand on his desk. "Good. I need you to take this mission seriously, this might be your only way of showing me you are dedicated to me and the Rinaldi family."Sierra nodded, eyes fixed on Dominic. She answered quickly yet timidly"Of, course."Dominic started recalling the problems they were having with the Philippine gang in their territory. "I need you to find out what they're up to and where they are. And we can only do that if we capture s
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The ballroom was a scene of chaos and horror. The Guests were screaming, some of them ducking for cover as the shooting was still going on, while others stood frozen in shock. Sierra was on her knees beside Dominic the Don of the Rinaldi family who had just been shot. Her hands were trembling as she tried to apply pressure to the area of the wound. Isla clutched Dominic's hand, her tears mingling with the blood that seeped through her fingers."Dominic, stay with me. Please, stay with me," Isla sobbed, her voice breaking with desperation.Sierra glanced around frantically, her eyes meeting Enzo's as he pushed through the stunned crowd. "We need a doctor! Somebody call an ambulance, now!"Enzo knelt beside his cousin, his face pale with fear. "Hang in there, Dominic. Help is on the way."Dominic's eyes fluttered open, his breath coming in shallow gasps. "Enzo... Isla... I’….," he whispered, his voice barely audible."Don't talk at all" Enzo said, his voice choked with emotion. "You're
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The grand ballroom buzzed with activity, but Luca and Enzo were anything but calm. They had been searching for Isla, who unknown to both of them had returned to the event room. Enzo's frustration was evident as he scanned the rooms, but there was no sign of her. They tried calling her cell phone but she dropped it In Sergio’s room when he pulled her into his room and convinced her that the Clayton twins were plotting something sinister."Luca," Enzo said, turning to his distant cousin “we can't keep wasting time. We need to split up."Luca nodded, his expression serious. "Agreed. I'll head to the west wing. If the guards were telling the truth I need to stop this shooting."Enzo's eyes widened with concern. "You can't go alone, Luca. Take some men with you, just in case."Luca shook his head firmly. "No, Enzo. We don't know who we can trust among our guards. If a killer has infiltrated, he might have allies here. I can't risk it.""Luca, this is insane. You’re walking into a potential
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The grand ballroom had an atmosphere that combined luxury with unease. Sierra and Isla shared concerned looks, feeling the heaviness of the evening's events weighing them down. The music continued to play, in stark opposition to the unease eating away at them."Sierra," Isla whispered, her voice barely audible over the chatter and music, "we need to keep an eye on Nathan. Something's seriously wrong."Sierra nodded, her mind racing. "Agreed. Let's stay close to him for the rest of the night. We can't afford any more surprises."They moved back towards Nathan, who was trying—and failing—to compose himself. His hands still trembled slightly, and his eyes darted nervously around the room."Hey," Isla said softly, placing a comforting hand on his arm, "Get it together Nathan. Look we're here for you. If you need to talk, we're listening."Nathan swallowed hard, his face pale. He was still apprehensive of Isla. He knew all too well that she only brought him to the ball so she could get clo
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As the introductions continued, Dominic kept a watchful eye on the room, noting the movements of Ryder and Hunter, and the subtle signs of unrest among the guests. As Sergio made his way to the ballroom, he and Marcus continued their hushed conversation over text on their phones. "Do you think she bought it?" Marcus asked.Sergio replied, a grim smile playing on his lips as he texted. "She did. But we have to move quickly. Dominic won't be fooled for long."Marcus's eyes gleamed with anticipation. He says "What about Ferdinand?""He's ready," Sergio replied. "We just need the right moment."As Luca patrolled the mansion, his thoughts kept returning to Enzo and Isla. “Where could they be?” He said as his worry grew with each passing minute.A man passes him by, his demeanor is cold as ice and as their shoulders graze each other, the stranger says “Sorry mister”, and he continues his path down the hall. The man was wearing a black hat that was covering his face. Luca grew suspicious but
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 36: A Race to Assassinate
Isla struggled against the hand that clamped over her mouth, her breath coming in quick gasps. She was pulled into the dimly lit room, to her surprise it was her Uncle, Sergio who had pulled her into the room, Isla’s heart beat fast."Isla," Sergio said smoothly, releasing her. "What a surprise. Why are you sneaking around?"Isla straightened, her eyes darting between around the room. "Really that's what you have to say. Why did you drag me into this room, with your hands over my mouth”.“I am sorry dear but I thought you were a spy,” Sergio said with a fake sympathetic look on his face.“I saw you leave the ballroom. What are you doing here and what are you planning with Marcus?" Isla asks with a sense of curiosity. Isla could not hear what Sergio and Marcus were discussing properly, so she didn't know about the planned assassination.Sergio exchanged a quick glance with Isla, before stepping forward, his expression serious. "Isla, you have to understand. We were having this meeting
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The grand ballroom buzzed with muted conversations and forced smiles as Ryder and Hunter, Sierra’s malevolent half-brothers, made their entrance. Their arrival cast a shadow over the celebration, and a palpable sense of unease spread among the guests."Well, if it isn't the Morgan brothers," sneered an older gentleman, his drink sloshing slightly in his hand."Surprised to see us, Mr. Halloway?" Ryder smirked, his eyes scanning the room.Hunter grinned, stepping closer to the nervous crowd. "We thought we’d drop by and see how our dear sister is doing."Sierra stiffened, her fingers tightening around her glass. Isla, standing beside her, she observed the tension on Sierra’s face, when her brothers entered.“Sierra are you okay?”Isla said, with a concerned look on her face.Sierra nodded, taking a deep breath. "I am. It nothing, really."As Ryder and Hunter sight Sierra an evil grin grew on Ryder’s face as he walk up to her “well, well, well, look at you dear sister, all dressed up and
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The grand ballroom of the Rinaldi mansion glittered with chandeliers, their light casting an opulent glow over the assembled guests. The elite of Philadelphia's underworld, clad in their finest attire, exchanged thinly veiled threats and tentative alliances under the guise of polite conversation.Sergio, standing stiffly by the entrance, his face a mask of restrained fury as he introduced Dominic and Sierra to the crowd. The murmurs were immediately a mix of mockery and disbelief."Ladies and gentlemen," Sergio's voice was cold, "may I present to you, Dominic Rinaldi, the Don of our family, and his wife, Sierra."There were a few snickers among the guests, but Sergio ignored them, his eyes never leaving Dominic's. He could feel the weight of their judgment and mockery."Uncle, thank you for the warm introduction," Dominic replied smoothly, his smile not reaching his eyes. "It is a privilege to be present this evening, surrounded by friends and allies. This ball has been a tradition in
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 33: The Day of the Ball
The guests started to arrive, it was the day of the September 10th ball. An event hosted by the Rinaldis every year. While it has been portrayed as an exclusive and elite event only for the wealthiest citizens of Philadelphia, in truth it was a gathering of the most powerful and influential individuals of the underworld. It was a day Dominic aimed to use as his formal way of solidifying his position as the Don of the Rinaldi family. All the while having the entire underworld acknowledge him as such.Sierra was standing in front of a mirror, her gown being adjusted as her hands trembled slightly. "Isla, I don’t think I can do this," Sierra murmured, her voice barely heard amidst the busy activities surrounding them."Of course, you can," Isla replied, her tone firm but soothing. She stepped up behind Sierra, gently placing her hands on Sierra's shoulders. "You look stunning. And remember, I'm right here with you."Sierra took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "What if I mess
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 32: A Sensual Plan
Isla paced back and forth in the dimly lit study, her mind racing with thoughts of Nathan. She is still adamant about her plan to get close to Nathan, who she believes is still hiding something. Just like Dominic, Isla does not truly believe the Philippines were the benefactor of the child trafficking ring. She goes to Luca, her brother, and informs him of her plan.Luca had told her about all his findings about the Philippine gang and that, based on all the evidence he had gathered, they were the ones responsible for the child trafficking. He also told her about Dominic’s doubts. She stopped abruptly and turned to Luca, who lounged casually in an armchair."I have to agree with Dominic on this, Luca. I don’t believe the Philippine gang is behind all this trafficking, they seemed too clumsy, and the evidence was too easy to gather.” Isla said as she stood in the middle of the study with her hands on her hips.Luca responded vehemently, “Oh come on Isla, not you too? The issue is over.
