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Giulia's pov“Don Antonio is back up a hundred percent.”These words were like a bombshell to Leonardo as his face turned pale immediately.“What do you mean a hundred percent?” Beads of sweat had begun to form on his forehead despite the low temperature in the room.“He was seventy five percent a week ago or more, you don't expect him to remain there with whatever effort he's made…”“Oh, shut up!” Leonardo roared at the honest man who was yet to finish his all.Did he expect the man to lie?“Don't tell me bullshit, look for the nearest solution,” Leonardo had begun to fidget.The man was quiet for a while before speaking. It was obvious that whatever he had to say was still bad news.“I'm afraid we can do almost nothing sir,” the man said.“Almost nothing?... If it's ‘almost’, then there must be something we can do,” a glint of hope shone in Leonardo's eyes.“Yes, there is something we can do but it wouldn't change anything.”“Spill it, I'm listening,” his full attention was on the m
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Antonio's POV“Why haven't you gone back for Giulia yet? Vincenzo asked.He was pacing to and fro in my study while I sat with my chin balanced on my palm, watching him.“There are still things to attend to,” I answered.He stopped to look at me. “Why don't you get her back before you attend to those things?”“That's not how it's supposed to go, it'll be too sudden to go there,” I answered hoping he'd understand.“Do you even care about Giulia? Because leaving her at the mercy of that bastard makes it seem like you don't.”“Vincenzo—”“This is past a week now and it's still not time?”“It's not,” I answered. “And besides, I care so much more about Giulia than you can ever imagine.”“I'd like to believe so,” Vincenzo walked to my desk and pulled out the seat opposite mine. “So, talk to me… when is it going to be time?”“Vincenzo, you need to understand how things work, we don't just jump into conclusions here,” I paused for a while. “You do business for crying out loud.”He smiled. “Wh
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Giulia's POV“How can you tell me you don't know how it happened?” Leonardo roared at the person at the other end of the phone.He paused to listen for a while and continued. “Time to do what?... We already ran out of time.”Leonardo was pacing to and fro in his study and for the first time since I came here he actually looked worried and frightened.Leonardo sighed in frustration and threw his phone on the table.“This is shit,” he yelled. “A huge piece of shit.”He punched the table angrily and a fleeting look of pain appeared on his face.Leonardo had called me to his conference room for reasons I knew nothing about and I walked in to meet him on a phone call.“Sit!” He gestured to a seat and I did.He sat on a seat opposite mine across the table.“Who was the intruder from the other day, Giulia?” he asked, his gaze not leaving mine.It's been about four weeks since the intruder incident, why did he choose to ask about it now?“I don't know him,” I answered genuinely.“Yes, you do,
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Antonio's POV“It's so good to have you back,” I said as I helped Giulia out of the car.I couldn't be more excited that I had Giulia back by my side.I had this inner peace that my woman was back to me and no one was taking her away again.Your woman? My mind made fun of me but I ignored it. Since when did she become; a contract was signed you know?I shoved the thoughts away and turned to Giulia who looked at me with a dimming smile on her face; she looked so pale and tired. Her eyes were sunken and I couldn't take my eyes off the scars on her neck and bruises on her face.I just couldn't believe that Leonardo was petty enough to lay his hands on her.Killing Leonardo would have been a much better option. Maybe I made a mistake by letting him be.Taking everything from him wasn't enough.Vincenzo walked out of the building and his eyes shone with excitement when he sighted Giulia.He hastened his steps as he got to us and enveloped Giulia in a hug. I felt a ping of jealousy but ig
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Antonio's POVThe drive to the hospital was a blur of pain and adrenaline.My vision swam with each turn of the wheel, the city lights blurring into an array of colors.The victory tasted like ash in my mouth. The pain in my arm, an intense, throbbing ache, was a constant reminder of the price I had paid. My face throbbed with each pulse, a dull ache that pulsed in time with the blood pounding in my ears. I wasn't sure how I was going to get to the hospital but I had to for proper treatment and to see Giulia too.I managed to drive into the hospital and I stumbled out of the car, the pain in my arm a searing, throbbing agony. I could barely hold my weight, it felt like the world was tilting unsteadily on its axis.A group of nurses rushed towards me, their eyes widening at the sight of my bloodied face and the way I clutched my arm. I could see the fascination in their gaze, the way they were drawn to my chiseled abs, that were left bare due to the ripping off of my shirt.I igno
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Giulia's POV I sat quietly as I waited for Antonio to come and get me. He was on a phone call earlier before I slept off and when I woke up he was gone.Who would have thought that I'll leave Leonardo's empire in the space of five months?I honestly thought I was going to be there for quite a long time. Although the torture made it an awfully long time.I sat quietly for some time when someone opened the door.I expected Antonio to come in but it was a nurse who had come in to give me some drugs and food.She dropped them on the table beside me and placed her hand on my head."Your temperature is a bit cooler, how do you feel now?"I opened my mouth to speak but my words were stuck in my throat. There was a burning sensation in my throat.I needed water. I hadn't realized how thirsty I was because I was worrying about Antonio.The nurse quickly picked up the can of water and handed it to me. I gulped on it like my life depended on it and the nurse could only watch.As soon as I fini
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Giulia's POV"You should know better."I suddenly felt a pang of guilt. Those words made me feel rather ungrateful for all he had done for me.As he drove, his jaws clenched. He didn't say a word neither did he spare me a glance."Thank you," I said, lifting up the weight of silence that overshadowed us.I had thought so hard on how to start up a conversation and this was the best I could come up with before my guilt messed me up.He gave a slight nod, his eyes still focused on the road."For everything..."He gave a slight nod again.Starting up a proper conversation was going to be impossible with this atmosphere.You caused it! My mind accused me."I'm sorry," I said quietly after some time.He gave a slight nod again, his jaw still clenched."I'm really sorry; I appreciate every single thing you did for me," he still didn't take his eyes off the road. "I know better, Antonio."He was quiet this time; he didn't even give a nod."I know I must have sounded ungrateful during the past
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Antonio's POV"No," I said almost immediately. "Giulia will... she'll do it."A part of me felt like I was making a mistake but I really wanted her to do this.If I was a murderer, then she needed to see what it takes to become one.As much as I wanted to have all the fun torturing and toying with Lorenzo, I had to let her do this one.Giulia looked at me with rage in her eyes. She took one last look at the gun which Roberto held in an extended arm.She then turned to look at me and walked past. I turned to look and saw that she was walking to the door.The guards at the door looked to me for approval to hold her and I responded with a nod.They held her as soon as she got to the door."Let go of me," she screamed as she struggled.Vincenzo stood up to speak but I held up my fingers."You cannot keep-""Shut up Vincenzo, your opinion is not needed."Vincenzo and I held eye contact for a while before he looked away and sat down.His veins were already popping out in anger.I walked to
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Giulia's POVJust as we stepped into his room, I pulled him closer and placed my lips on his, leading to a heated kiss.He had spoiled me today, it was my turn to return the favour.Our tongues twirled endlessly around each other and I felt the best run through my body.Antonio turned the other way and pinned me to the wall with our lips still in motion.Antonio's lips soon left mine. I closed my eyes as he trailed kisses from my lips down to my chest.He quickly ripped my dress off so he could access my breasts.“I loved the dress,” I said with a playful frown.“I got you this one, I'll get many more…”“if you say so.”Antonio went back to my lips and let his hand fondle my breasts, making every move worth the while.He pinched my nipples slightly and I moaned.Antonio let his hand drop to my panties and he tore it.He could have just asked me to take it off but what time was there to do so?Antonio took his lips from mine and pulled me up so that my legs were around his waist.He mad
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Antonio's POVThe sun rays from the slightly opened curtain shone into my eyes.I opened my eyes to find Giulia still sleeping peacefully beside me. I moved away the strand of hair scattered on her face and placed a kiss on her forehead.I swung my legs from the bed and stood up. I didn't want to leave her side but I had to.If I was going to accomplish my plans for the day, I had to start early. I had never felt so much peace in my entire life, being with this woman was everything.I went to the bathroom to freshen up.As I had my bath, last night's ordeal presented itself in my thoughts.I carried Giulia in my arms from the dining room after the first round and when we got to my room, we went again before I collapsed.Damn! I waved away any more detail that came to mind before the urge to pounce on sleeping Guilia came.Life looks good again. I finished and prepared the bathtub for Giulia.It was something I had never done or even dreamt of doing for any woman but Giulia deserved to
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Giulia's POV“Antonio asked for you,” a maid who had walked in after I asked her to, said.“Where is he?”“He is in the dining room; he's inviting you for dinner.”“I'll be there in a giffy,” I answered and she left after bowing slightly.I reached out for my dress as I had just had my bath a few minutes ago.As I put my dress on I took countless deep breaths to ease my heavy heart but it wasn't working.It would have been better if I ate in my room, I didn't want to see Vincenzo. I could only think of how I had left that day at the airport.I had not taken my time to think deeply on how he must have felt that day because I thought I was never going to see him again.But here I was…I walked to the dining room, my heart pounding heavily in my chest and for a moment, I thought it was going to come out.If there was anyone I didn't want to see now, it was Vincenzo.I didn't want to sit at the same table with him but I had no choice. I had never been this uncomfortable.I honestly began
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Giulia's POVTwo months laterI walked into the building twirling my waist like I owned the place.I was earlier than usual and I couldn't help but imagine the look on his face when he got in to meet me in the office. I wore whatever I wanted but was sure to not abuse the privilege I was given to do so.Since the last time the boss shunned them, everyone was careful with what they said to me.Of course, they still gossiped but never to my hearing. The place became silent whenever I walked past.The receptionist, Amanda, became my best friend.We always exchanged pleasantries and did a little chit chat for a while before I took the elevator.Today wasn't any different.“You look good girl,” she said with a smile even before I got to her.“You don't look bad yourself,” I smiled back.“I still can't believe how lucky you are,” she said, the smile not wearing off.“What is it?” I asked with raised brows.“You are the only person who has worked this long as the boss’s personal assistant; g
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Antonio's POV“Where is she?” Vincenzo asked immediately as he set his eyes on me.Vincenzo flew down after I told him about Sharon. I tried to dissuade him but he insisted on seeing her.“She is in her room.”“You already gave a stranger a room in your home; who knows if this is a trap?”I took a deep breath. I hope I wasn't making the wrong decision in bringing her in.“What if it's not?”“You have been getting countless attacks, Antonio… she could be one of them,” he interjected.What if Vincenzo was right?How I suddenly believed she was my sibling was what I couldn't fathom, yet my conviction was stronger than my doubt.“She's not.”“How sure are you?” He frowned.“I felt a connection the moment I saw her, the trust came so easily.”"Since when did you start working based on your emotions?”I took a step closer to him with a burning gaze.“I'm not working based on emotions, I'm being realistic.”“I hope you are not making a mistake you'll forever regret,” he said and looked away.
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Antonio's POV“Good morning,” a nurse greeted me as I made my way to Sharon's room.I responded with a nod, not sparing her a glance.I got to her room to meet the doctor coming out.“Good morning, Antonio.”“Good morning Doc,” I answered. “How is she?”“Her health has improved, she's responding to treatment,” he said.“That's good news,” I said with a light smile and walked into the room.Sharon lay quietly with a drip fixed to her arm. Her mood lightened up when she saw me.I dropped the things I had bought for her on the table and sat next to her.She looked better than the previous days; her health had improved.I leaned in to place a kiss on her forehead and she smiled.How I'd come to care so much about this stranger was something I was yet to understand.''I brought some things for you,” I said as I helped her sit up.“That's so nice of you.”I picked the bag and handed her the fruits in it.For the last few days, I figured that she preferred fruits to food so I always got them
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Giulia's POV“Bloody hell,” I muttered as i sleepily reached for my buzzing alarm to turn it off.I wanted to stay in bed a little longer but it was 5:30 am and I had to be ready before seven.I rolled out of bed and went to freshen up. As I opened my drawer, his words came to mind.‘You are to dress well as you would be almost everywhere with me.’I took out a mini corporate skirt and a long sleeved shirt coupled with my black heels. I carefully did my make up and packed my hair in a messy bun leaving two strands to fall forward.I quickly put on my jewelry and I was all set. I picked up my phone to check the time and it was a few minutes past six.Way to go, girl!I picked up my hand bag which I had arranged the night before and stepped out of the room.Then I remembered one more thing. ‘Always come with a jacket or two so as not to freeze to death.’I rushed inside to pick up the jacket he had given me the day before. I couldn't afford to freeze to death.My stomach grumbled but I
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Giulia's POV "Lucien."What in the world was he doing here? Lucien, who was in shock, regained his composure.I was in awe. I just wanted the ground to open and swallow me; I thought I was never going to see him again."Giulia," he said with a smile.Why in the world was he smiling? Well, he wasn't the one who thought we were never seeing each other again."Babe," a high pitched voice came from inside.Lucien had a girlfriend?When Lucien didn't respond, she came out to see us standing faced each other. The shock on my face had been replaced with anger and Lucien retained his smile.Her eyes darted from Lucien to me and then back to Lucien."Do you know her?" She asked."I do," he answered curtly, in hopes that I didn't speak before he did.What was I even supposed to say?"We had a little clash yesterday and I never expected to see her today but it turns out we are neighbors."A little clash? The word 'neighbors' rang a loud bell.Was this what Vincenzo was talking about? He should
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Antonio's POV"How is she?" I asked."Her condition is critical, and her breath is quite unsteady," the doctor said with his hands in his pocket."I want to see her."The doctor looked at me in hesitation before giving a nod.I followed him to the room and as he entered I followed suit with my mind in chaos.The moment I set my eyes on Sharon I broke down mentally and emotionally.She lay down looking lifeless with oxygen masked to her face. I couldn't help but blame myself for her condition.I got to her bedside and watched her. "What do we have to do to keep her alive?""I'm not certain about her survival but we can try...""What is that?" I asked in desperation. I couldn't let this woman I had just met hours ago die."We could carry out an operation. We've managed to stop the bleeding but the bullet has not been removed.""Why?""The bullet got to her heart and it's not something we can remove carelessly... it's a miracle that she is still alive," he said.I let my eyes run through
