Sofia's POV I rolled out of bed and slammed silent the ringing alarm before moving to the window where I pulled up the blinds."Cool morning" After yawning out loud, I dragged my feet back to the bed and touched the noticeable protrusion on my story.Since I wasn't wearing a shirt, it was easy to see and examine. The previous day was a rough one and I can't get my mind off the narrow escape.I had slept off after a conversation with little Lily and my head feels so light now. "Let's start with something..." I picked up my phone to contact Gloria only to notice I had a missed call from her and one text message, then another text message from an unknown number with the country code +34.I can easily guess who it was.The same person who has been giving me a heads-up lately.It was because of his message I took a pistol and was able to buy time until my military support arrived.Only if he revealed himself to me instead of playing anonymously. I checked Gloria's message first and it r
Clancy's POVWith a big smile on my face, I retreated the device in my hand and took a deep breath with my eyes shut.I can't remember being this happy since Sofia left me.My life had been filled with agony and regrets until today.Sofia was chatting carefree with me and I was excited to once again have the feeling of having the Senorita around.That was when a certain thought hit me and I jolted to my feet quickly.Did I act irrationally because I was jealous of other men in Sofia's life?The reason I wanted Mario eliminated wasn't because he was a foreigner in my territory but he tried to take away my Senorita, and then he tried to give his life in exchange for hers.He wanted to kill himself to leave no evidence that linked the mafia Queen to him.How dare he?What is he trying to prove? That he can lay better sacrifice better than me.But then, maybe he could be useful if I pulled the right strings.Matteo had now received my call, "Boss"I gave the order yesterday so it was stup
Sofia's POV'A Tree branch knows Katrina Esposito, the new governor of the Bank of Italy now works for you and believes her loyalty will waver when it comes to her mother. Katrina's mother is currently treated in a research institute in Rome and the head Doctor operating on her is a former Tree loyalist. They have sent someone over to Italy to reach him and get his cooperation to kidnap the woman... This Tree branch will then try to blackmail the governor to kill you. I believe you can handle this from your endMy heartbeat was fast and I tightened my fist as I read the text over, and over again.The unknown person had sent this to me and I knew better not to ignore any message from him.Is the Tree syndicate this desperate to end me and now they want to use Katrina?Gloria was quick to receive my call as usual and I instructed her to look into the text.Seconds later, she said, "This is big, Your Highness. We cannot ignore this""I know. The Shadow Agent assigned to the governor is s
Sofia's POV"Mmm hmm" I moaned, rolling to the other side of the bed with my eyes still shut but a conscious mind.After a few minutes, I opened my eyes and moved my half-naked body off the bed to place my feet on the cold floor.The sun seemed to be setting already from the position I viewed from and I realized how long I had been sleeping.Quickly, I checked my device and just as expected, there were missed calls from Gloria, five.The transport from Rome must have arrived in Tuscany already and they must have begun the questioning.I yawned hungrily and strolled to the landline where I picked up the phone and hit the right buttons, "Hey Gaida, get me some good Italian snacks, will ya?"I dropped the landline phone and called Gloria with my personal device."Your Highness," She said as she picked."Update me," I yawned again but silently this time and she was soon narrating,"We have managed to break the Doctor and make him speak but the foreigner is stubborn, therefore we need perm
Clancy's POV"You psycho!" Mario Karts cursed out his throat in front of me but could do little as his hands and feet were bound to the wall of the cell underground.He was shirtless, showing the fresh knife mark all over his body from my torture."Mario" My voice was rather calm as I approached him with the plier in my hands, "Tell me...""I've told you all I know already," He cried, "She asked about everything I know about the Di Marco Princess, Sofia"Saliva dripped from his mouth and the tears from his red eyes mixed with the thick sweat from his skin."And you told her? Huh?" Gripping the roof of his nose with with plier, I pulled and he roared with a loud voice."Answer me!" My rage was uncontained."You're no different from her, that crazy woman" He whimpered, "You're both sick in the head"Did the Interagent torture him for information?I didn't care and was only worried about the information he gave to her about Sofia."I thought you were loyal to the Di Marco Queen? So much
Sofia's POV"Miss Sofia, are you sure about this? I'm scared I think" Katrina Esposito said to me as I walked down the staircase with my phone on speaker."We only had a few issues to deal with and it's resolved now. Be rest assured, Katrina, as long as I'm here, no one will get to you and your family easily but if you want to quit as the governor, I won't stop you" I came to a halt after saying this and waited for her response.As much as Katrina was important, I won't tie her down."No, that's not what I mean Miss Sofia. I'm just scared for my mother, I really value the seat of the governor and I want to work for you" She said audibly and I sighed before saying, "I spoke to a friend and your mother would be moved to a military hospital here in Tuscany with the best doctors. I own Tuscany so she is safe here. She can stay here after the treatment or I can assign one bodyguard to her""Miss Sofia, you do too much for me. How can I ever repay you?""Your loyalty," My response was sharp
Sofia's POVI was left in a daze and tried to wrap my mind around what Almond Yuturo said.Mario died before my eyes. Him and all of his men.The buzzing noise of my phone caught my attention and I picked up the device to see the incoming call from Almond Yuturo."I'm not sure I heard you well. Can you come again" I stammered after taking the call."Mario Karts called, he is alive and on his way to Italy. He asked to speak with you but I think you needed to know first. You said he was dead, right?" He asked me and my memories flashed back to that night in the junkyard."Mario shot himself in the head. I was there" I told Almond Yuturo while thinking of the possibility of him being alive when he revealed, "Mario said he had indeed shot himself in the head but he survived. The doctor said the bullet partially penetrated his skull and didn't get to his brain"Hearing this, I sighed in relief and laid back on the bed.That makes sense a little. He is so lucky but then, who had taken him t
Sofia's POVI strolled out of the washroom butt naked and molecules of water trailed down my soft skin.My strawberry blonde hair which draped over my shoulders still had the enticing smell of shampoo.In five minutes, I was dressed up and checked my phone to see the missed call from Almond Yuturo.He must have called when I was in the bathroom.The last time we spoke, he said he was bringing Mario to the mansion.Were they here already?I couldn't wait to see Mario and believe with my eyes that he wasn't a ghost.Picking my phone, I made my way out of the room and called Gloria, "Hey Gloria, I'm wondering why you believe in me"I pinched the roof of my nose when I asked this.She didn't respond immediately, "What's the human saying? Blood is thicker than water. I have known both of your parents and have seen the level of their intelligence and knowledge. As their daughter, you'll naturally be a genius"My lips pouted and I scratched my forehead, "You exalt me, Gloria, but I'm nothing