Cara's eyes widened. She bit her lips and with shaking hands, she accepted the call. "H...ello," Cara whispered, catching the leather seat of the car tightly. "How is your husband now?" Kim asked in response to her Hello. "He is recovering well." Cara replied stiffly. "Master wants to meet you, Cara. Your driver is aware of the address. He will bring you here. He has a gun which he will not hesitate to use upon you if you try to contact anyone from your family."Cara swallowed and eyed the driver. Her heart was in her throat, "I…." Before she could say anything the call ended. The phone slipped from her shaky fingers and an anxious sob left her mouth. "I didn't want to use the gun on you, Boss had ordered me to bring you to him without any harm to you. Don't make me use force on you, Madam.""No…Please don't take me there. Don't take me to him…" she cried anxiously. The driver stopped the car and turned around. His gun pointed at her head. "Don't make this hard for me and yoursel
"Mother." Aaron whispered when Olivia opened her eyes and blinked slowly a few times as her eyes focused on Aaron. She forced herself to speak through the oxygen mask. "Don't stress yourself. You need rest."Aaron said, trying to calm her. "I…cou…" Olivia couldn't speak anymore and once again drowned into the arms of unconsciousness.It has been like this for the past three days. Yes, three days passed that horrible day. His father was stable but unconscious, his mother in and out of consciousness, His Grandfather was in a coma and His wife was still missing with her family. His soldiers as per his orders had taken the war to another level. He was facing issues with the media being involved. But the officers on his payroll were doing a good job to hide away the important facts from the public's eyes. The Irish were feeling huge losses in their businesses. And Aaron was after his legal business too. Killian Mcmanus had made the grave mistake by touching Aaron's family and now Aar
Aaron tilted his head and smiled when He watched the trio. "I hope my men treated you well, De Luca." A leather chair was set in front of De Luca and his brother and Aaron sat on the chair like a king sitting on his throne. He stretched his hand for the gun. Massimo put it in his hand. De Luca's eyes widened as he wiggled in his chair trying to get free, so did his brother. "A dog should remember his status before fighting a battle with a Lion. You had a great opportunity to work with Cosa Nostra but your greed was not satisfied. You wanted more and for that you gave your whore of a daughter to Killian Mcmanus. My enemy."Aaron gestured at Massimo to remove De Luca's gag while he pointed a gun to his brother's head who shook his head and tried to get free of the rope. The screeching sound of the chair on the floor irritated Aaron. "Silence!" He snarled at him. "Aaron…" De Luca started but shook his head when Aaron fixed him with an overpowering look. "Velenoso…" De Luca whispered
Two Years Later, Vicenza, Milan.Bella wiped her tears and placed the orchids on the grave of her grandmother. "I miss you, Nonna." She whispered with a heavy throat. "It's been two years since you left us alone in this world. And we miss you every single day. I wish you had not left me like this, Nonna. It was so lonely and hard for us. I love you. We all do…" She caressed her grandmother's name on the stone plate before wiping her tears and standing up. "I have to go now, Nonna but I will come back soon to meet you again." She gave one last glance to her grandmother's grave before leaving for work. A Lot had changed in the two years since she left New York City and came here to Italy to start a new life after the attack and it was for the best. She was happy and stress-free here. The only thing she felt sore about was her grandmother's death. When Bella told her the truth about Aaron she took it bravely, at least she pretended to take it like that.But Her health started deterio
"We have not seen Mrs Knight in the past Two years. There are speculations that you two are having issues in your married life…"Aaron clenched his jaw and gave Marcus a side glance who turned pale at the question. Marcus immediately stepped forward and stopped the journalist to ask that question. "Please stop the camera. We had a deal and if you prefer to break it, then we have to stop it right here."The journalist gave Marcus a nod before setting her eyes on Aaron. She looked like a curious cat who wanted to milk the situation as much as possible. "We can make this interview a little more interesting if you answer a few pre-decided questions, it would…"Aaron maintained a cold face but He was burning in rage inside. "No Mrs John," He stood up from his chair, "I have a limited amount of time for this interview. Hence for this pre decided question. But you didn't respect my time, you may leave Mrs John. I am cancelling this interview."Mrs John smiled nervously. Her boss wouldn't li
When Aaron went to his soldier's home he was applying ointment to his son's swollen cheek and got scared seeing Aaron there. He thought Aaron was there to kill him and his family so he shielded his children and stood in front of them. "Boss…" he whispered in fear but was stunned seeing a bloodied Asher with him. "Bring your son here, Rodger." Aaron ordered him as he almost threw Asher on the floor. His brother fell on his knees, crawling in pain. Damien and Sara peeked at Aaron from behind his father. Both were scared of Asher but when they noticed the blood on Asher's face they got scared. "What is your son's name, Rodger?" Rodger swallowed nervously. "Damien, Boss.""Damien, come here." Aaron called him with a straight face, strict tone and cold eyes. Scared, Rodger sent his son forward but he was just behind him, in case Aaron or Asher tried to hurt him. Aaron liked the courage Rodger was showing for his son. He looked at Damien and eyed his swollen cheek. "Damien, you will b
Asher groaned when he woke up from his slumber. He looked around and noticed that he was not in his room. He was in his brother's guestroom. Every part of his body was aching badly. He touched his head and winced as he felt the bandage on his forehead. His face blanched as memories of yesterday flashed in his mind one after another. His brother raised his hand on him for the first time in his life and he couldn't believe it. He heaved out of bed to go to his home. He was crossing the living room when his brother's crisp voice stopped him from moving forward. "So now you won't wish me a good morning, Ash?"Asher fisted his hand in anger but winced again as pain shot through his nerves. He turned and looked at his brother who was standing near the huge window with a coffee mug in his hand. His eyes fixed on Asher as He took a sip from the cup."Do you deserve one, Eldy?" He asked, "After how you treated me yesterday or I say treating me from the past two years. You are not allowing m
"Are you sure Asher will be able to get the deal?" Olivia asked, sitting beside her husband. Ethan smiled which she returned happily. That was the only positive thing that happened after the attack. His parents started talking like adults rather than fighting all the time. "Yes. I told him this is the last chance he will get from me. I hope he can remain true to his words and not touch drugs.""Asher needs to learn to be responsible. There is no better time than this," Ethan whispered. "I want him to take his Omerta on his birthday this year.""He will take his Omerta but not as a soldier. As my second-in-command," Aaron stated and both his parents looked at him with a frown. "Aaron, It will be like a slap on Riccardo's face. He supported you two years ago. You were on the weakest moment of your life, with being attacked from everywhere but he stood behind you like a wall and now snatching Flavio's position. He wouldn't like it."Aaron smirked. "I need fresh blood in Cosa Nostra, fat
After Twenty years—"Taking back New York City?" Mikhail looked at his Pakhan questionably. He was surprised at the sudden demand of his boss. "But Velenoso rules over it, Pakhan."A pair of ocean-blue eyes stared at Mikhail. He blinked leisurely at Mikhail and smirked."Russians used to rule over it once. Now I want New York back under Bratva again. Velenoso has ruled over it enough, now I want my city back, Mikhail." He stated with authority in his tone and rage in his eyes.Mikhail swallowed the thickness in his throat. "It wouldn't be easy to take it back from him. He is committed to his Cosa Nostra and for this, He even killed your uncle years ago!""It's a bloody revenge, Mikhail. He snatched my uncle, my father's beloved brother from him. So it's only fair if I snatch something dear to him.”He stood up from his chair and walked to the huge glass window before looking at the dark sky with considerable vicious thoughts running in his mind. "Who does He love the most?" He asked
Bella turned around, shielding her daughter from the bullet. She shrieked when the gunshots sounded. She waited for the pain but she felt nothing. The bullet hit the wall beside her. But then the more bullets kept showering, she heard screams and curses, the loud voice of bullets made Aira's cries grow louder and louder. She didn't turn around and kept praying to Mother Mary to protect her daughter even at the cost of her life.Cara shrieked in horror when the bullet went through Killian's arm instead of hitting Bella. Killian cursed loudly as pain shot through his nerves, the gun fell down from his hand. The bullets kept showering and before he could even blink another bullet hit him in the shoulder. "Fuck!" He cursed, crouching down. His men shot back and tried to protect Killian but they all fell one by one as the bullets never stopped showering from all sides. He looked at Cara who stood there numb. "You bitch, do something!" Cara looked at the gun before her. She snarled once
"Aria! Sabby!" Bella woke up with the nightmare. She looked around to find her daughter and sister but was shocked to find herself in the bed alone. Asher moved to her immediately. "Bella, you need to calm down, the doctor said you got unconscious because of stress." He said holding a glass of water for her. Bella looked at him with teary eyes. "They took Sabby and Aria." Asher controlled his emotions and nodded. "I know. Eldy left to bring them back. He found out about the person behind the attack."Bella's eyes sparkled in hope. "He did? Who kidnapped them!" She demanded.Asher sighed. "Riccardo."Bella was stunned. "Your uncle?""Yes. We all are shocked but you don't have to worry. Eldy will come back soon with Aria and Sabrina. Trust Eldy. He will make everything fine."Bella looked at him for a long time before nodding at him. "I do."Asher smiled. "Don't worry, let me bring you a cup of coffee. You will feel good after it.""No, I don't…""Have it. You will feel good," he sai
"What do you mean they took them, Eldy?" Asher asked his brother who was staring at the dark sky. Asher came running to Aaron's penthouse the moment he got to know about the attack on Sabrina and Bella. The doctor came just after him to check on Bella. He wanted to see Sabrina but his brother was not answering him. "I am asking something Eldy! Where is Sabrina?”Asher yelled at his brother in anger. "They took them both!" Aaron snapped, turning around and facing his brother. "They took Aria and Sabrina!!" He yelled back, his cold grey eyes were screaming in anger too.Asher stiffened. "Aria?" Aaron squeezed his eyes. For the second time in his life, He felt dread. The first time was when Maria died. "They have my daughter. I felt like a fucking failure for not being able to protect her and my family. She trusted me and I…What if something happened to Aria or Sabrina. Bella will never forgive me. Hell! I will not be able to forgive myself."Asher walked to his brother and rested his
Aria started crying too when she saw Sabrina crying. "Sabby…." Bella tried to soothe her daughter but she kept crying and stretched her arms to go to Sabrina.Bella felt bad for not being able to calm her sister or daughter's cries. "Sabby. Please stop crying. You don't have to feel like this," she caressed her sister's arms while bouncing Aria in her other arm."Okay, tell me. Do you still have feelings for him?" Bella asked her sister. Sabrina swallowed and wiped her tears, averting her eyes and looking in another direction. She felt stupid for crying over Asher like this. She sighed and forced herself to control her raging emotions. "Sabrina?" Bella whispered but Aria was still crying so she turned her attention to her daughter. "Please stop crying, Ari." She begged her daughter. Sabrina squeezed her eyes and forced a smile onto her face before taking Aria from Bella."Sabby is not crying anymore. You should also stop crying, choco pie." Aria blinked innocently, her lips stretch
"You wanted to talk?" Asher asked Sabrina when she was patting Aria to sleep. She raised her eyes and nodded. This was the time for her to take her revenge. "Yes," she said, "I wanted to talk to you."Asher smiled at his niece and touched her small fingers before meeting Sabrina's eyes. "I am listening." He said, his eyes gleaming as he looked at her. "I am ready to be with you again but you have to prove your love for me, Asher."Asher beamed. "I am ready to give up on my life for you, Sabrina. Tell me what can I do to prove my love for you?"Sabrina nodded. "Give up on your brother and come with me. Leave your brother and quit this crime world. I don't want you to meet your brother again. So tell me, Asher Knight, are you ready to leave your brother for me?"Asher was stunned. Did he hear her right? She was not asking him to leave his Eldy forever, right?“Sabrina. I love you, you know that. My feelings are real for you. Yes, I was wrong two years ago but now I have changed. I am t
Giovanni held his gaze. "Ethan proved his worth. He had both brains and power. You had power but the decision you took against Russia on your first mission cost me both men and money, Riccardo. Ethan saved you."Riccardo shrugged again. "He was my captain. It was his duty to save me.""Yes But you lost your face, Riccardo. Ethan was the only one who proved himself against the Russians."Riccardo chuckled. "And you found the perfect man for your daughter. You know what hurts me the most, Gio?" He said, fixing him with a look. Giovanni sighed. "So today you are going to get this all out. Years of pent-up anger against me.""Years of pent-up pain and hurt. You may call it anything you want. I married Lucia because you wanted it. It was Cosa Nostra's tradition that if you want to become the Capo, you must marry An Italian woman. You made that rule, didn't you?""I did because that's what other seniors wanted. Cosa Nostra runs on rules.""The same rules you forgot when you made Ethan Cap
"Where are you going, Madam?" Marcus asked Sabrina when she was about to enter the elevator with Aria in her hands. "To the park downstairs. Aria and I need fresh air."Marcus shook his head. "I am sorry, Madam but you can't go out. Please get back inside."Sabrina made a face. She was grounded in the house for more than a week without getting outside air. “Why? Do I need a permission letter to walk in the park now!" She snapped at Marcus. "Yes, you do. I am under strict orders from my Capo. If you want something, you can tell me. I will bring it for you but you are not allowed to go out. It's not safe."Sabrina thinned her lips and glared at him before going back into the penthouse. She was angry at her sister for accepting that criminal back in her life. She wanted to run away again with Bella and Aria but knew that now it was almost next to impossible because her sister will never leave Aaron again. Not after knowing that He was her saviour all along. She was shocked too when Be
Cara closed her eyes in pain as Lucia slapped her hard against the cheek. "You whore! My son died because of you. You are a bad omen for my family.""She lost her child. Stop tormenting her, Lucia." Riccardo snapped and took her out of the room. "You forced me to come here. I wanted to be with my son. He will be buried in a few hours. Why didn't she die instead of him?" Lucia snapped at Riccardo and snatched her arm from his hold in anger. Riccardo gritted his jaws, anger shooting through his nerves. "You are right. I shouldn't have come here with you. It's better if she stays here alone. She has already suffered enough.""She can die for all I care!" She snapped and walked away from there holding her son's memories in her heart. Riccardo sighed and stopped the nurse who was about to enter Cara's room. "Do you want anything, Sir?" The nurse asked him.Riccardo nodded. "Yes. I want you to take care of my daughter-in-law. I am leaving for my son's funeral. Take care of her." He said