Chapter 7 Mrs Emilia De Rosso step out of Salvatore's office and led the way to the elevator with Ariana behind her. She was so furious that she didn’t notice those around her greeting her as she walks past them. “Mother, where are you going?” Ariana called after her as she kept walking without giving any attention to her surrounding. “To my office,” she answered at the same time Ariana caught up to her. “But your office is just opposite Giovanni’s office, why are you going toward the elevator?” Emilia looked around and was surprised to find out she is indeed going in the wrong direction. She turned around and stormed into her office. "He is getting out of hand Ariana," she finally blurts out what was troubling her. "How is that?" Ariana stared at her. "He never dares to tell me to my face that he slept with two of his staff, but now he has become bold,” she frowned. "It's like he doesn't even have any emotion left in him.” "I know mother," Ariana placed a comforting hand on h
Chapter 8 Aria swipe her hand over the racks of clothes in the boutique, she pulled out a red classy dress and stretched it in front of Luciana. "This will look hot on you," she cooed. "I don't like it, it is too revealing," Luciana complained. "And that is exactly what makes it better." Aria gave it to the attendant, she pulled more clothes while Luciana looked on. "That's all," Aria dropped the last dress she picked into the shopping basket. "Now we will go to the lingerie section." Luciana gawked at her. "Why should we go there?" Aria glared at her, she grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the private section. "You wanted a change, right? Then you l have to do everything I say without asking any questions." Luciana kept her mouth shut afterwards and followed her around like a sacrificial lamb. Aria picked out everything she needs and they pay for it at the counter. "Do you want some ice cream? It will be my treat," Luciana bobbed her head so quickly as if she is a five
Chapter 9 “I have found her,” he announced to the person on the other end of the call. “Get me every information you can find about her and send them to my mail in the next twenty-four hours,” a calm female voice instructed. "Yes ma'am," he drops the call and walked out of the ice cream shop. ********** 2 P.M. DE ROSSO EMPIRE “What did he say?” Ariana asked, staring at her mother-in-law with curiosity. Emilia dropped the call and twirled around in her seat. She couldn't contain her joy at the news she had just received and it could be seen on her face. “He has found a suitable candidate. He should send me her details soon.” She smiled at the thought of seeing the lucky lady. “How will you tell Salvatore?” Ariana asked. She could already picture the outburst and drama that would happen once he learns of their plan. “That will be handled, trust me,” Emilia's smile widens even more. “It is done. I have put up the vacancy for the post of new PA and secretary,” Ariana mentioned o
Chapter 10 "A job... I need a job to live," Luciana explained. "You of all people, should know I can't keep sitting at home all day." "Figured you would say that, so I took it upon myself to make sure you have everything you need. We don't want you going down the tunnel of depression again," Aria revealed. "You found one?" Luciana probed. "Yes, Luci!" Aria exclaimed. "I may have pulled a few strings to get the information I needed, but it is up to you to secure the job." "Oh, my goodness!" Luci screamed, her eyes twinkling like the stars in the sky. "Because you are just coming out into the world again, I could have asked you to replace me in my current workplace and go for this big shot interview," Aria paused. She tried to assess Luci's expression before continuing. "But you need this change, and there is nowhere better than for you to apply to this company." "What is so special about them?" Luci wondered. She finds it odd that Aria placed such a company in a highly esteemed p
[Note: There are some Italian words in this chapter, as I am just studying the language I had to rely on G****e Translate for help. The English meaning of each word can be found at the end of the chapter, for those who understand the language and can speak it fluently, I apologize in advance if the words are not entirely correct.] Chapter 11 -----THE VALENTE’S MANSION----- Ariana pulled up in the garage of her parent's home, she parked her Bugatti centodieci before getting out of the car. The beeping sound of the sleek black beauty as it automatically locked itself filled the silent driveway while Ariana walked towards the front porch. She delivers two quick raps on the door before twisting the doorknob.‘Anyone in the house,’ she called and within minutes the living room was filled with the staff.‘Benvenuta signorina Ariana,’ they all greeted her at once. ‘Buongiorno a tutti, dov'è la mia mamma?’ ‘Lei è in sala da pranzo,’ one staff answered. ‘Grazie.’ She gave her bag to one
Chapter 12Ariana's car stopped in front of the company, she got down just in time to see her fiance's car pull over in the parking lot.'Babe,' she yelled to grab his attention as she ran toward him.Giovanni smiled, widening his arms to engulf her in a big hug.'My love,' he cooed. 'How was your night?''It was boring,' Ariana pouted, looking up at him with doe eyes.'You mean my mum is boring?'‘Oh my God, Giovanni, I didn't mean that I only meant it was boring without you beside me.’‘I know, I'm just pulling your leg,’ he intertwined their hands and pulled her into the company.‘I can't wait to finally have you as mine forever, with no mum or mother to hold you with them,’ Giovanni pouted, and she hit his shoulder playfully.‘I am already yours,' she told him, and he leaned down to claim her lip in a passionate kiss.The sound of giggling pulled them apart and Ariana blushed so hard as she saw the number of people watching her make out with her husband-to-be in the lobby.‘Do you
Chapter 13Luciana walked into the company's lobby and her jaw dropped in awe.She has heard of how majestic the company is but has never seen it for herself. To think she is here right now seems like a dream.She pinched herself to be sure and the sting in her right cheek tells her this is no dream, this is happening.Recalling what Aria taught her, she schooled her face and rid it of any expression then she lifted her chin like someone who bathed in wealth on a daily basis before walking toward the front desk.‘Good morning,’ she greeted, making sure she didn't sound too excited or naive while also not sounding rude.‘Good morning, how can I be of service to you today?' The receptionist flashed her a smile and Luciana could tell she was faking it.That is something Luciana does daily, so it was easy for her to distinguish between a real smile and a fake one. But that isn't why she is here today.‘I am here for the interview,' Luciana replied and she watched as the smile dropped from
Chapter 14 Luciana was getting tired of hearing the ladies fantasize about working for Salvatore and all the dirty things they wished they could do with him. Their incessant noise was starting to annoy the fuck out of her, and she was starting to sport a headache. What helped her situation was the fact that the hall had good air conditioning even though it was overcrowded. She had concluded that she would leave in the next 30 minutes if no one showed up to update them about the first phase of the interview. Only 20 people would be chosen, so she saw no reason why she had to sit with these dead brains when she was certain they wouldn’t even spare her CV a glance. ‘I will just have to apologize to Aria and tell her I have been disqualified,’ Luciana mumbled under her breath while trying to distract herself from the things going on around her with the game she was playing. Which didn’t seem to work since the women around her kept getting louder with each second. With a frustrated hu
Chapter 18Luciana yawned and stretched on her bed before forcing herself out of bed, this is the first time she has had to wake up as early as possible. With a glance at the alarm clock on the table next to her bed which reads 5 AM, she yawns once more and pushes the bedsheet aside.Tomorrow would be her first day of work at De Rosso Empire and she didn’t want to give the impression that she wasn’t serious about working there just because the chairperson scouted her for the job. Luciana contemplated going into the bathroom in her pyjamas or taking it off.‘I live alone, no one would care or know if I walked into the bathroom naked,’ with that, she started to pull off her pyjama before stepping into the bathroom.Starting from now on, Luciana knew her daily routine especially her morning routine would have to change if she wanted to get her job done before her contract expired. Waking up early to make breakfast and prepare for work would now be a priority until she learn how to manage
Chapter 17Luciana stared down at the file in her hand as she sat in the back seat of Emilia's car. Emilia had ordered her driver to make sure she got home.A sigh left Luciana's lip as she thought back to her conversation with Emilia, after agreeing to let her work and earn her pay, Ariana reminded her mother-in-law that being Salvatore's secretary would not get her close to him, but being his PA would and that led to her accepting to work as Salvatore's assistant.Luciana sighed again before leaning back against the seat, her mind whirling with different thoughts and questions.How would she be able to tame such a grown-ass man? Did she make a mistake by jumping at the offer so quickly? Would she be able to pull this off? Will she even get to do anything before Salvatore throws her out of his company and home?Somehow, she knew she didn’t think things through before agreeing to the terms of the job. How could she when the reward has to do with her life goal, with the De Rosso's powe
Chapter 16 A lot of candidates grumbled when they were told the interview had been cancelled. They wanted to be Salvatore's secretary so it came as a blow to them when they heard a candidate had been chosen already. The guard had to force them to leave, chasing them out of the company before they created a ruckus. Once the hall was cleared, all activities on the first floor went back to normal and everyone went back to their position. . Isabella paced to and fro in the small space of her office. She wasn't bothered by the fact that her office is basically just her desk, computer and six chairs seated against the wall opposite her desk in an open space that is like a lobby to Salvatore's office and anyone who walks in right now would find her lazing around. She kept thinking of ways to stop Emilia and Ariana from succeeding in the plan to replace her and also find a way to stay in Salvatore’s life as well. Recalling what she heard about Salvatore hating the idea of being tied down
Chapter 15 ‘What are you talking about?’ Luciana inquired refusing to believe what she just heard. ‘You might want to sit down for this my dear, I wouldn't want you to fall due to shock.’ Emilia gestured to the couch at the corner of the office. Luciana eyed Emilia cautiously, she wanted to know why this woman addressed herself as her mother-in-law since she couldn’t recall being engaged to anyone before. Knowing she had no choice, Luciana moved toward the couch to sit down and listen to what Emilia had to say. ‘What do you mean you will soon be my mother-in-law?’ She asked as soon as her butt touched the soft cushion. ‘Ariana,’ Emilia called, and the brown-eyed woman moved forward. She gave Luciana a bronze folder, and with so much curiousness brimming in her, Luciana pulled the string holding it together and her posture suddenly turned stiff as she stared at her name which was printed boldly on the first page of the files in the folder. ‘I suppose you want an explanation as to
Chapter 14 Luciana was getting tired of hearing the ladies fantasize about working for Salvatore and all the dirty things they wished they could do with him. Their incessant noise was starting to annoy the fuck out of her, and she was starting to sport a headache. What helped her situation was the fact that the hall had good air conditioning even though it was overcrowded. She had concluded that she would leave in the next 30 minutes if no one showed up to update them about the first phase of the interview. Only 20 people would be chosen, so she saw no reason why she had to sit with these dead brains when she was certain they wouldn’t even spare her CV a glance. ‘I will just have to apologize to Aria and tell her I have been disqualified,’ Luciana mumbled under her breath while trying to distract herself from the things going on around her with the game she was playing. Which didn’t seem to work since the women around her kept getting louder with each second. With a frustrated hu
Chapter 13Luciana walked into the company's lobby and her jaw dropped in awe.She has heard of how majestic the company is but has never seen it for herself. To think she is here right now seems like a dream.She pinched herself to be sure and the sting in her right cheek tells her this is no dream, this is happening.Recalling what Aria taught her, she schooled her face and rid it of any expression then she lifted her chin like someone who bathed in wealth on a daily basis before walking toward the front desk.‘Good morning,’ she greeted, making sure she didn't sound too excited or naive while also not sounding rude.‘Good morning, how can I be of service to you today?' The receptionist flashed her a smile and Luciana could tell she was faking it.That is something Luciana does daily, so it was easy for her to distinguish between a real smile and a fake one. But that isn't why she is here today.‘I am here for the interview,' Luciana replied and she watched as the smile dropped from
Chapter 12Ariana's car stopped in front of the company, she got down just in time to see her fiance's car pull over in the parking lot.'Babe,' she yelled to grab his attention as she ran toward him.Giovanni smiled, widening his arms to engulf her in a big hug.'My love,' he cooed. 'How was your night?''It was boring,' Ariana pouted, looking up at him with doe eyes.'You mean my mum is boring?'‘Oh my God, Giovanni, I didn't mean that I only meant it was boring without you beside me.’‘I know, I'm just pulling your leg,’ he intertwined their hands and pulled her into the company.‘I can't wait to finally have you as mine forever, with no mum or mother to hold you with them,’ Giovanni pouted, and she hit his shoulder playfully.‘I am already yours,' she told him, and he leaned down to claim her lip in a passionate kiss.The sound of giggling pulled them apart and Ariana blushed so hard as she saw the number of people watching her make out with her husband-to-be in the lobby.‘Do you
[Note: There are some Italian words in this chapter, as I am just studying the language I had to rely on G****e Translate for help. The English meaning of each word can be found at the end of the chapter, for those who understand the language and can speak it fluently, I apologize in advance if the words are not entirely correct.] Chapter 11 -----THE VALENTE’S MANSION----- Ariana pulled up in the garage of her parent's home, she parked her Bugatti centodieci before getting out of the car. The beeping sound of the sleek black beauty as it automatically locked itself filled the silent driveway while Ariana walked towards the front porch. She delivers two quick raps on the door before twisting the doorknob.‘Anyone in the house,’ she called and within minutes the living room was filled with the staff.‘Benvenuta signorina Ariana,’ they all greeted her at once. ‘Buongiorno a tutti, dov'è la mia mamma?’ ‘Lei è in sala da pranzo,’ one staff answered. ‘Grazie.’ She gave her bag to one
Chapter 10 "A job... I need a job to live," Luciana explained. "You of all people, should know I can't keep sitting at home all day." "Figured you would say that, so I took it upon myself to make sure you have everything you need. We don't want you going down the tunnel of depression again," Aria revealed. "You found one?" Luciana probed. "Yes, Luci!" Aria exclaimed. "I may have pulled a few strings to get the information I needed, but it is up to you to secure the job." "Oh, my goodness!" Luci screamed, her eyes twinkling like the stars in the sky. "Because you are just coming out into the world again, I could have asked you to replace me in my current workplace and go for this big shot interview," Aria paused. She tried to assess Luci's expression before continuing. "But you need this change, and there is nowhere better than for you to apply to this company." "What is so special about them?" Luci wondered. She finds it odd that Aria placed such a company in a highly esteemed p