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
"What? An undercover agent with a mission to bring my father into jail? What the hell are you talking about?" As expected, Calix has been mirroring the same expression and reaction just like James did when he learned the reports about Kaira. "Yes, Cal, that's what I just said.""Really? You are telling me that Kaira, the heiress of the Lombardi clan, who is next in line to lead the gang and who happens to be my wife, is part of the Italian authorities." He cannot help but ask again in disbelief.He already had an inkling that somewhere behind Kaira's obedience to Giovanni is the reality that she also doesn't want the life that she was given. Yes, he and his wife may be so alike in so many ways, but instead of that helping them to be together, it may seem that their similarities will be the ones that will break them apart."Yes," James answered with a nod of his head. "As I have said earlier, your wife is an undercover agent, the same as you. And just like you, she was given a mission,
Her heart is beating rapidly from the dreaded thought of what is going to take place with this meeting. She is not so sure if he will be true to his word or not. She is uncertain if this can be a trap or if Calix will still give her respect as his wife. Her conflicting emotions about everything are beginning to make themselves known to her as she walks beside Enzo. Her cousin whispered to her, "Are you sure about this? Do you think he will come by himself?"She sighed and added, "The one and only thing that I am certain about is that we are not sure about anything at this point, Enz. He won't probably come alone even if that's what we agreed upon. I mean, I didn't even honor that when I brought you here with me.""Your case is different, Cugino. Of course, I won't let you face that man alone.""That man is still my husband, Enzo, and if he is still honoring that marriage, the only person he will bring with him is probably James.""Fair enough for me," Enzo said with a shrug of his sho
Even knowing that there is nothing they will be able to do to stop Calix and Kaira from continuing their grand displays of affection for one another, James and Enzo cleared their throats in an attempt to put an end to whatever it is that the two have been initiating.James spoke up, "Ehem! Cal, we've got business here."Enzo did the same, trying his best to attract his cousin's attention. "Kaira, please settle down to business, shall we? You know that we don't have much time."It was to be expected, though, that their appeals would be ignored. The couple has been extraordinarily attached to one another. Why wouldn't they? They have been away from each other for so long, and their longing for one another is almost making them lose control.Both James and Enzo could only gawk at the two and look at each other as they both shrugged their shoulders. It is evident that they are surrendering to the fact that nothing can be done at this point but to give the couple some time alone.They also
The whole Lombardi estate is in a state of chaos this time. This scenario has been going on for a few weeks now, and everyone around is walking on thin ice.When her mother called and urged her to come back home as soon as she could because everyone was on heightened alert due to threats, she wasn't thrilled with it at first. How can she, when during the time she received the order, she was taking pleasure in her shopping spree in another country? But of course she is obliged to return to Italy because that was an order given by the Don. She wanted badly to defy the order but knew she couldn't—not with Giovanni Lombardi giving it and ensuring that everyone abides by it. When she first set foot back at this so-called home, she was so pissed that she tried to be as difficult as she could be to her mother; however, her perspective changed when she learned what was really happening. To say the least, she is now delighted at how things are unfolding around here.Bella has been ecstatic sin
Luca roared out in his usual furious and violent outrage, "Where the fucking hell is Calix?! That insolent jerk is missing in action again! Call him right now and tell him to see me!"Calix's constant disappearance from what was happening is not helping any of his father's men, who are always on edge, trying to muscle their way to pacify the boss, who has been enraged since their failed shipment. Everyone was trying their best not to make mistakes, but the heir seems to be pushing those red buttons all the damn time. "Tell him I want him here in front of me in an hour, or else he will receive the wrath that I am reserving for the Lombardis! Fucking hell! It had been how many days, and until now Giovanni Lombardi has not received the punishment for betraying me! Call him!"His men were about to leave the room in order to locate where the heir was again when the front door suddenly opened and the person they had been impatiently awaiting entered casually. Calix looked at his father's me
"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
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,
At that particular moment, Kaira was utterly appalled to see her husband calling out her father. "What the hell are you doing here, Calix? What is the meaning of this?!" she pointed out. They had agreed that she would have to speak with her father first and persuade him to give up the gang and turn himself in, so she is confused about why he is here. "Calix! This is not what we've discussed. This is not the plan!"However, her husband continues to maintain a tight-lipped demeanor since his initial declaration. In response to her father's nonchalant behavior toward her husband, Calix was simply staring at Giovanni as if waiting for something to happen. All she could do was keep glancing from her father to her husband, then back to her father, while her heart was beating furiously in her chest.She is enraged; she is furious, but she doesn't know whom to direct t
Kaira had to repeatedly persuade and coax her husband before Calix eventually gave in and let her go on her own. Aside from having to go through incessant pleading with her husband, she also has to deal with her cousin, who, just like her husband, wouldn't let her on her own.When her cousin found out about what she was planning to do, he denied that request and insisted on coming along with her. Enzo was well aware of the dangers of seeing her father. He knows how ruthless the Don can be, and there is a high chance that Kaira can be in trouble if she meets him alone, and besides, it's not only the Don that he is worried about but the other members of the gang who already knew by now Kaira's job.Kaira, on the other hand, understood Enzo's point, but she required her cousin to stay with Calix instead in order to ensure that her husband wouldn't yet turn h
"I'm not allowing you to go alone, babe. I'll have some of the men ready to go with us." Calix has been trying in vain to get his wife to agree to his plan shortly after Kaira told him about Giovanni’s message, but as of the moment, she has not changed her mind and is not responding positively to his request. "I'm coming with you whether you like it or not."Kaira replied with a deep sigh, not really wanting to argue about this with him, but she has already made up her mind."Babe, I'm coming with you.""No. I am doing this alone, hon." She blurted out this time. Even though she doesn't seem to be too sure of her choice, she realizes that she must go and do this. She is carrying too much weight on her shoulders right now, and she no longer wants to prolong this agony that she is feeling.
"We need to have a change of plan, Kaira.""What? Change of plans? Why?"Enzo suddenly cut off her and Calix's discussion about her father's imprisonment preparations when he said, "He won't be coming, Kaira. They already knew what was about to happen. Zio Giovanni knew all about you now. And they knew all about the plan that you have for them now."The reality that her father already knows about her secret identity has left her perplexed, yet she still inquires about it: "What do you mean my father knew? What does he know about us; what did he learn about me? And how did he even find out? Is it because of Luca?"Questions after questions were raised, to which her cousin can only say, "Alex was able to gather information, providing sufficient details for him to determine
"Boss, there's something that you should know.""I'm busy, Alex.""We've got some reports. Vital information that you need to know now." At that point in time, Giovanni comes to understand that something might be amiss because Alex's tone of speech is one of uncertainty and fear.He furrowed his brows and asked, "Can't this wait? We'll be meeting Kaira in a few hours, and I am preparing for that. Let's talk about whatever this is after my daughter is back. I also want you to get enough men ready to join us later. I don't know what will happen, and I don't want to take any chances with the police."Since seeing his daughter again is his top concern, he doesn't want to think about anything else for the time being, so whatever Alex has to say, that clearly has to wait until
Over the past few days, Giovanni has been experiencing conflicting feelings. Why wouldn't he? He is undoubtedly concerned about his daughter and nephew. Despite their best efforts, he has not heard anything about their whereabouts, and he is growing increasingly concerned over what might have happened to them.He wanted to maximize all his resources to search for his daughter, but with Luca's apprehension just days earlier, he had to be extra cautious. Their movements are also limited, as they also chose to stay low and cause minimal disturbance until the situation settles down. And even though his men are making every effort to track down the next-line leaders, everything seems to be futile at this point. And, given that there has been no update on the heiress as of yet, he is honestly growing impatient, not with his men but with himself.Where in the he
"Hey, what's wrong? Everything alright with you?" Kaira had been thinking deeply since returning from work, but Calix's arms wrapping around her waist interrupted her deep thoughts. He engulfed her in his warmth and tenderly kissed her on the cheek, showing her how much he misses her presence.As soon as she felt his arms around her and his lips on her cheeks, she closed her eyes instinctively. Despite the fact that they had just seen each other in the institution early this morning, she still misses him. Her mind has been constantly bugged with worries, and she is being overcome by her anxiousness, but her fears temporarily vanished as she felt his comforting embrace.It has been a challenging and long few days for both of them, not just for her. They both consider Luca's captivity an accomplishment because it has fulfilled her mission and allowed Calix to sec