Kaira pointed out, "So how was it? Did everything go well with your work?" She had been dying to have this conversation with him."Yes, sweetheart, all is well done. Everything has been taken care of properly. How about you? How's everything?" he answered excitedly. He has been waiting all day to have this conversation with her."Just like yours, everything went well. Enzo and I just came back from a tiring day, but all is well.""Perfect then. Now that work is over, we can focus on each other."A giggle escaped her lips as she heard what Calix had to say. She is becoming more and more like a fool in love whenever she is having a conversation with her husband, but who can blame her? This is all new to her, and she is basking in the wonderful feeling that this emotion has to offer her."You are crazy, Cal.""I am crazy about you, hon. What about you?""What about me?" she retorted, biting her lip to stiffen the giggle that was about to come out again. She doesn't want to be all giggly a
"Everything has been put in place for the shipment, Boss. Luca has also sent word that everything has been put in order on their side. We have high hopes that the entire transaction will be smooth sailing according to how we envisioned it."After a lengthy period spent preparing and lots of sacrifices, especially from her daughter, they are soon going to be reaping the fruits of their labor. Giovanni cannot help but feel delighted about this."That is nice to hear, Sotto Capo. I would rather not have any obstacles to impede this first major shipment of ours with the Hendrix. This will be a breakthrough for both me and Luca if everything goes in accordance with our plan." He is really grateful to his daughter because he knows she has made a lot of concessions in addition to sacrifices for this cause."By the way, before the big event takes place, is there anything else you would like us to do or to check?"Rather than responding to the question of his Sotto Capo, Giovanni asked back, "W
"I would really like to apologize, Kaira, that I have to be the one to bring this news to you. You know how much I wanted you to be there. I have prepared you to be there, but you are also aware that there is absolutely nothing I can do to change the circumstances, but really, to set things straight, I still do not want it to be this way, and I tried to persuade him otherwise."Since Kaira had been anticipating this, she wasn't equally taken aback when Alex came to her office and gave her the news—or more precisely, her father's orders that Enzo and she would not be joining the troops in their biggest shipment."It's okay, Alex. It is not as if I am not anticipating this at all. I know that he would give orders that would refrain me from taking part in this. And to tell you honestly, I am becoming quite confused with my father nowadays; he wanted me to lead, but he doesn't give me the opportunity to be with you and now to even understand what is happening.""I wish I could give you the
James pointed out, "Change of plans, Cal," as he walked into Calix's room. "I just got word from your father that he won't be authorizing us to join the crew during the biggest shipment with the Lombardis."Calix immediately cursed out, "What the fuck?" as soon as his friend told him the news, obviously not liking it. "What do you mean we are not getting involved? That is just bullshit!""I am not surprised with this. I have seen this coming considering how wary your father was about the manner in which you spent time with your wife the past few weeks that she has been here," James casually blurted out, shrugging his shoulders in the process. "That means we shift to plan B.""How dare he just change his mind like that? We're ready for that fucking shipment. We have laid out the plans already on how to go about the mission because I need to see to it that Giovanni gets caught and is put behind bars so Kaira and I can have the freedom to enjoy our marriage.""You and your wife have no ch
Both Luca's squad and Giovanni's camp have had their men on high alert since a few days ago. They have been going back and forth, finalizing everything there is to it for this day, and today is the culmination of all their preparations.Today is another one of those rare and perilous days when everything needs to go exactly as planned. The leaders of the two gangs are expected to be present on this significant day, as it will be their first legally binding shipment as alliance partners.For both crews, security is the top priority. The fulfillment of the shipments is also uncertain, in addition to the lives of the bosses, and that is why utmost diligence and preparedness should be exercised at all times. Nobody should make a mistake, because if they do, they will be punished in the most severe way possible.In one of their vehicles, Giovanni and Alex had been waiting patiently for the all-clear. They were hoping for complete perfection as the story unfolded."Everything is clear. All a
The fear and confusion in Kaira's voice can be clearly understood in the words she says: "What the hell?! How come? How is he? Have you contacted Alex? Where are they? Shit, Enzo, this is not supposed to happen there. What went wrong? The instructions were clear that the ambush should take place after the trade deal, isn't it? Are you sure that my father and Alex have escaped the cops?"Her cousin had just informed her that the ambush during the shipment that they had planned for Luca had not gone quite as well as anticipated. They both don't know what happened or why their plan failed, but more than that, they are both worried about Giovanni and Alex, who were both on the scene when it happened."My men are attempting to reach them, but at the moment we can't get through. I've been trying to contact Drew again for updates since he is the one who called in the information about the authorities who were there, but unfortunately, even he cannot be contacted now. I've also sent in men to
"Start a war? Why? By "war," what do you even mean?""War, Calix! We end every fucking member of that bullshit family!""No way, not in heaven! Are you insane?" Calix exclaimed, immediately getting up from where he was sitting. "Hell no! How could I possibly get into a fight or fucking start a war with my wife's family?""Calix, you're nothing but bullshit! Now is not an appropriate time for you to turn against me!""No! There is a proper explanation for this!""Did you not hear what I just said? They are betraying us; they have betrayed my trust! I was set up by those damn Lombardis with the Italian and the American cops! It's a good thing that I was able to run away before they caught me.""What?! Do you really believe that? They can't, and they won't do that," he cried out in disbelief. "There is a fucking alliance between us, so why would you think they would betray you?""So, what plausible explanation can you offer for the presence of the authorities? Our cargo had been detected
It had been a couple of days since the shipment had failed due to American law enforcement's surprise attack, and she had no idea what went wrong or who was responsible for it.It was very clear from the Italian police that they did not request the presence of the American authorities, but they did welcome the assistance that had been provided during the mission, even though they failed to capture their target, Luca Hendrix. Kaira had been thinking of one thing since then: Her husband and her father-in-law had something to do with this, and this made her come to the realization that only one thing is certain at this point: Luca Hendrix and perhaps Calix Hendrix are both traitors, just as she had predicted from the start.And this is precisely the reason that she finds things so difficult to accept. She can't dispute that at some point during her marriage with Calix, she began to fall in love with the man. It is not even difficult to do so because, ever since she first laid her eyes on
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"You're still the same drop-dead gorgeous and sizzling hot woman that makes me lose control, my wife," he murmured as he clutched her face in his hands and fiercely kissed her. She didn't even hold back and kissed him as aggressively as she could. His tongue explored her mouth, and she gasped at the pleasure she was receiving from the kiss.He slips his arms behind her back and unzips her dress, allowing it to drop to the floor without breaking the kiss. When he was running out of breath, he took a step back to take in the stunning sight in front of him. His jeans continued to bulge just by looking at her in her underwear. "You’re fucking mine, Kaira!" He snarled, his lips crashing into hers once again. In between those kisses, he added, "You are mine and mine alone!""And you are mine, Calix. Only mine!"He took her in his arms and made his way to the bed, hardly breaking their kiss. They're both consumed with lust and need, and it's making them aware of just how ravenous their kisse
"After everything, you're simply going to leave me. Not even a simple explanation as to the why or when or even the how? And when are you intending to tell me about this, Cugino? I am genuinely disappointed in you that you are just shutting me out of your life simply because you found the love of your life."Kaira had been anticipating this reaction from Enzo, so she is not caught off guard when her cousin storms into her office to start interrogating her. She was even expecting him to be here before she came, and his reaction is quite understandable but a little more exaggerated than necessary."So, really no explanation at all? As in nothing coming from you that will make me understand this decision? Nada? You just want me to accept this as it is, Kaira? Don't I have a say in this?"As she rose from her seat and walked to the opposite side of the room, where her cousin was, she blurted out, "Enz, you are being overly dramatic again.""And instead of you trying to calm my nerves, here
James understood that he needed to head out as soon as Kaira entered the room so the two could have a conversation. He just motioned for the couple that he would leave them to talk to, to which the two did not even bother to respond to him.As he went out, he could only release an exhaustive sigh. He was never expecting Kaira to come around, but he is grateful that she did. To put it simply, he was also relieved that Enzo had managed to convince his cousin to be here and to give his friend a chance to explain what really happened that night that his mother was killed.Admittedly, when Calix took the choice to give up the fight and to just surrender to his fate, he was so distraught that he made an effort to contact Kaira as well, but as he had expected, she never responded to him, so he had to reach out to Enzo instead. Kaira's cousin is his only remaining chance. He was ready to be bombarded with questions from Enzo, but surprisingly, Kaira's cousin never bothered to ask anything. He
"Cal, how have you been? Are you okay here? I am sorry that it is just now that I was able to come. I am working with the lawyers right now on getting you out as soon as we can. Your testimony can't be enough grounds to lock you up.""I'm good, James; there's absolutely nothing you need to fret about. And besides, who told you to work with the lawyers? Who says anything about getting out of here? I don't want to get out. I deserve to be here and serve prison time for the crime I have committed to Kaira's mother.""This is bullshit, Calix! I am getting you out of here before you get transferred and endorsed to the Italian authorities!""Why such a response from you, though? I am good here. These people are our people; they won't do anything bad to me. And even if I get transferred, what's wrong with that? We have worked with those enforcement agencies before, and they know me.""Yes, they know you, but that was before they knew that you killed one of their citizens. We can't be sure of
"Hey, I see you're back. Done with your drama already, stepsister?" Bella was surprised to see Kaira in the mansion after several weeks of not being around.Kaira has no intention of holding back as she snaps at her wicked stepsister, "Exactly what are you still doing here in my house, Bella? Enjoying it too much, or are you still simply attempting to take my place around here?" She came back the moment Alex reported that Bella is being a pain to them and doesn't want to leave."Are you forgetting that it is you who has been taking things from me, Kaira?""Excuse me?! How can I take anything from you when you don't have anything in the first place? How pathetic can you really be to still be here? Can't you take a hint that you are not welcome here?"Bella lashed out back, "You've taken everything away from me, you bitch!" angrily. She is the one who instigated this word war between them, but she is also the first to lose her composure at Kaira's insults. She hates the fact that her ste
"Still nothing until now. We don't have any reports as to where they are. What about you? Nothing as well?" Calix can only shake his head in response to his friend's question. "So, since that day you haven't heard from your wife?""Nothing. She's refusing to return my calls or any of my messages. I've been reaching out to Enzo, but even he is unwilling to tell me where the hell they are. I've been trying to communicate with her, but she just shut me off. I have also checked with the Italian institution as well; they have not been there because they have a mission. Fuck it! Damn, Bella, for destroying the most beautiful thing that has ever happened to me!""I don't want to say this to you, but I have to. I've told you from the beginning to tell your wife the truth, but you are such a coward not to be truthful to her.""Will you stop pointing fingers at me? Can't you see that I am already in so much misery not knowing where she is? And besides, I am sure as hell that she is not mad about
"Ehi bella ragazza, ce ne stiamo andando." (Hey pretty girl, we're leaving.)"What? You're leaving? Why all of a sudden?""Father said we have to leave for America. He has a work opportunity there, and that will be good for us.""So does that mean that we will no longer be friends?""Saremo sempre amici. E ho vinto; non tornare indietro sulla mia promessa a tuo padre che un giorno ti sposerò. (We will always be friends. And I won't go back on my promise to your father that I will marry you someday.) I will marry you when I grow up, bella Kaira."Kaira's cheeks reddened and instantly blushed because of what her only friend told her. She knows that those words cannot be taken seriously, but it brings a warm feeling to her heart. "You will grow up and meet other bella ragazza someday, so don't make promises that you can't keep.""Even if I will be leaving, I will find my way back to you. Remember that, mi amore. I will find you and marry you.""Then keep true to your word, and don't you e
The following days after Giovanni's incarceration have been a whirlwind for both Kaira and Calix. They both are aware that nothing will come easy after what happened to their families. Both their missions have been completed, but the true test of their resilience lies within rebuilding the lives of what was left after the destruction.A lot of issues and backstories are still waiting to be discussed and resolved, but the couple is taking their time handling all the issues one at a time. It is critical to rebuild the lives of their gangs first, before they can start fixing what was left of theirs. Calix understands that his wife's priority at the moment is taking responsibility over the clan, and he has no problem with that because he is aware of how important family is for Kaira.His wife has a lot to take in after Giovanni's downfall. It was not easy for Alex, her father's underboss, nor the rest of the Lombardi crew to accept the fate of their beloved Don, so it is understandable tha