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Scarlett's POV“Why should I explain myself to you?” I asked without thinking.The moment the words left my lips, Liam's expression darkened, his rage twisting into something even more dangerous. Then, without warning, he pushed me.I barely had a second to react before he moved to where Martha’s husband lay on the ground, groaning in pain. Liam didn’t hesitate. He grabbed the man by the collar and pulled him up like a ragdoll.“Liam, no!” I gasped, rushing towards him.Martha screams pierced the air, filled with terror. “Let go of him! Let go of my husband!” She urgently tried to pull Liam away, but his grip was like iron.The man in his grasp coughed, his face twisted in pain. “P-please…” he choked out.Liam ignored the man's plea and suddenly delivered another hard punch.“Liam!” I sobbed, grabbing his arm with both hands and trying to pull him away. But he was too angry. It was like trying to stop a wildfire with bare hands.His muscles tensed, his arm pulling back—he was going t
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Scarlett's POV After telling Michael to stay away from me, I was expecting him to scoff, to roll his eyes, to throw some arrogant, dismissive remark my way because that was what he always did. That was who he was.But to my surprise… he smiled. It wasn't a smirk. Not a cruel, mocking grin. It was an actual smile.I frowned. “What the hell is funny?”Michael didn’t answer right away. He just stood there, his lips slightly curled, as if he had a secret I wasn’t in on.I crossed my arms. “Well? Say whatever insult you’re thinking and get it over with.”His eyes flickered with something unreadable before he finally spoke. “I’m not trying to insult you, Scarlett,” he said simply.He wasn't? Something was definitely wrong because the Michael I knew would never say something like that.I studied him, looking for the usual arrogance. But something was different. His sharp edges were still there, but… dulled, somehow.What the hell was going on with him?I opened my mouth, but before I could
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Liam's POV Scarlett had a way of making my blood boil. All the damn time.From the moment I picked her, she was nothing but stubborn—throwing glares, refusing to answer my damn questions properly. And when I finally got her into the car, she sat there like a damn statue, her arms crossed, her eyes focused on the passing streets as if I didn’t exist.Gripping the wheel tighter, I kept my eyes on the road, but I could feel my patience wearing thin.The silence between us wasn’t calm. It was loud in its own way, filled with unspoken words, and Scarlett’s stubborn refusal to acknowledge me.She sat with her arms folded tightly across her chest, facing the window, as if even looking in my direction would be too much effort.I exhaled sharply through my nose. “If you have something to say, just say it.”There was no response, not even a glance.Scarlett had never been quiet before. If there was one thing I could always expect from her, it was a smart mouth that would push me just enough to
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Liam's POV The following day, in the late afternoon, I found myself standing in the middle of the apartment, looking around at a place that no longer felt… welcoming. The air still carried her scent—something soft, something that shouldn’t have mattered, but it did.I clenched my jaw. I was done.I turned to James, who was standing a few feets away from me, my voice sharp. “I'm leaving. When she finally decides to come out of her room, let her know I won’t be coming back.”James hesitated, his usual calm expression flickering with something unreadable. “Mr. Liam, maybe…”“Just do it.” My tone left no room for argument.He gave a slight bow. “Understood.”Without waiting for another second, I grabbed my keys and coat, and walked out without looking back.I had already wasted enough time.If Scarlett wanted to act like I didn't matter, like everything I did for her meant nothing, then so be it.The drive to my estate was quiet, the low hum of the engine the only sound in the car. My fi
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Liam's POV I couldn’t sleep throughout the night. No matter how many times I closed my eyes, no matter how hard I tried to push the thoughts away, my mind refused to shut down.Hours had passed, the night felt long and endless, yet, sleep never came. And I knew exactly why.It was all because of Scarlett.I should have been at peace. But for some weird reason, I wasn’t.Instead, I was lying in my massive, empty bed, in my massive, empty mansion, feeling something I didn’t want to name.I threw the blanket off and sat up, running a hand over my face. Dawn was starting to break, the sky outside my window slowly shifting from black to a dull gray.I had spent the whole damn night doing nothing but thinking about her.Without a second thought, I reached for my phone and dialed James.The line rang twice before he answered. “Good morning, Mr. Liam.” His voice was calm, steady, as if he wasn’t the least bit surprised that I was calling this early.“Did she say anything?” I didn’t bother wi
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Scarlett's POVThe line crackled softly in my ear before his voice came through again, deep and steady.“Yes, Scarlett. It’s me.”Michael? Why on earth was he calling me? And why now, of all times?“Michael?” I frowned. “Why are you calling? It's late.”There was a pause. Then, “I… um… I wanted to discuss something with you.”I scoffed. “At 12 a.m.? Can't whatever you need to talk about wait until tomorrow morning?”“Forget about that,” he said suddenly, his tone changing. “What did you say earlier? A power outage?”Damn it.I had answered too quickly when I picked up the phone, thinking it was Liam. I hadn’t even looked at the caller ID. And now, Michael had overheard me talking about the power outage.I scrambled for a response, forcing out a small laugh. “Oh, that? You misheard me. I was talking about something else.”There was a pause. It felt too intense. Too deliberate. Then—“Scarlett.” His voice was low. “Are you lying to me?”A shiver ran down my spine as I heard the worry in
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Scarlett’s POVFor a few minutes, I just stood by the window, my forehead pressed against the cool glass as I forced myself to breathe, slow and steady, willing the tightness in my chest to ease. My head was spinning, my body tense, but at least I wasn’t gasping for air anymore. The thick, suffocating fear that had wrapped around me was loosening, even if just slightly.I was about to turn away when something in my mind clicked—like a light switch being turned on.My eyes widened in shock as I realized that the city wasn’t dark.The streets were lit, the neon signs across the road flashing like usual, the buildings around mine were glowing with a steady light.Light was everywhere. Except here.The power had been cut inside the house. But outside, everything looked perfectly normal.It wasn’t a power outage. It was Liam.Before I could process anything, the loudest, heaviest bang slammed against the door.I flinched so hard that I lost my balance, stumbling backward. My breath caught
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Michael’s POVThe door closed suddenly. It was a small sound, barely there. But to me, it felt like a gunshot. Final. Sealing something I didn’t want to accept.I stood there, frozen, hidden in the shadows of the dimly lit hallway. My chest was tight, my hands curled into fists at my sides. I should leave. I should turn around, walk away, forget I ever came.But I didn’t move. I couldn’t. Because all I could see was her.Scarlett. In his arms.I had watched it all. Every second of it. And I hated it. My mind kept replaying the scene—like some sick punishment. The way he held her. The way he kissed her like he fucking owned her.##########Scarlett's POV The second Liam shut the door, he was on me again.His hands gripped my waist, his lips trailing down my neck, his breath hot against my skin. I let out a small gasp, caught completely off guard."Liam, stop."He didn’t stop. If anything, he pressed closer, his fingers tangling in my hair, his mouth moving over mine with a hunger t
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Scarlett's POV I never thought Michael would actually find me.Not here. Not in this house—his house, technically. The one Liam bought for me like a gift I never asked for, like a cage made of glass.When I first heard the knock, I told myself it was nothing. Maybe a delivery. A mistake. But something about it made my chest tighten. There was something certain about the way the knock sounded, like the person behind the door knew exactly who was inside.Still, nothing could have prepared me for what I saw when I opened it.It was really Michael. Standing there like a memory I had spent the past week trying to forget.He looked breathless. Shocked. Then his eyes locked on mine, and they filled with something raw—not just shock, but something like relief. Like just seeing me had knocked the breath out of him.His gaze moved past me, scanning the hallway. His voice dropped to a whisper. “Is anyone else here?”I shook my head.The second I did, he stepped forward and pulled me into a hug
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 98
Michael's POV That night, the moment Liam’s car disappeared into the darkness with Scarlett in it, I knew something was very wrong.It wasn’t just the way he drove off like a madman, or the way Scarlett looked at me one last time before slamming the door shut behind her. It was something deeper than that. Something sickening in my gut that told me Liam and Scarlett were involved in something I didn’t understand.I ran to my car and tried to follow them, but I wasn’t fast enough. By the time I reached the edge of the road, his taillights were nothing but red smudges swallowed by the horizon.And just like that, she was gone.I parked the car and sat there in silence, my hands shaking on the steering wheel, struggling to breathe. The weight in my chest felt like someone had punched straight through my ribs and crushed my lungs with their bare hands.I should have stopped her. Damn it, I should have fought harder. But all I did was let her go.The guilt didn’t come slowly. It hit me all
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 97
Scarlett's POV The first thing I felt was the sharp pain in my hand. A dull ache, like something foreign pulled at my skin. As I blinked, my eyes slowly adjusted to soft lighting, and the world around me came into clearer view.I was in the bedroom, with the curtains drawn halfway, letting bits of sunlight to filter in. A quiet beeping sound echoed near my head—steady, calm.I then noticed an IV drip in my hand. And Liam… was asleep beside me, his head resting gently on my arm.My whole body went stiff. The weight of everything came rushing back in one painful wave—his rage, the beach, the shouting, the bruises, the sex, the way my body gave out on me… and then darkness.My breath caught in my throat, and without thinking, I recoiled.Liam stirred immediately. His head jerked up. His eyes, still heavy with sleep, met mine.For a split second, he just stared. Then something wild lit up in his face—relief, joy, something else I couldn’t name.“You’re awake,” he whispered, reaching up
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 96
Liam's POV I didn’t remember dialing the number. My fingers just moved on their own, like they knew what needed to be done before I did. My throat burned as I barked into the phone.“Get the doctor. Now. Private, discreet, and fast.”I didn’t wait for a response. I dropped the phone on the floor and fell to my knees beside the bed.Scarlett was too still. Her lips were slightly open, and her lashes rested like feathers against her cheeks. Her chest rose and fell so shallowly that it made me sick.I reached for her hand. It was warm, but limp.“Come on,” I whispered, moving her hair away from her face. “Don’t do this. Don’t pull this shit, Scarlett. Not with me.”The door suddenly burst open behind me, and when I looked up, James stood in the doorway.He stood frozen as he took in the scene before him.I didn’t need to explain because the room spoke for itself—clothes torn and scattered across the floor, pillows thrown, sheets twisted, and Scarlett… lying unconscious.His eyes went wi
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 95
Liam's POV I had never felt panic like that before. It started with a call from James. He said Scarlett had gone to her father’s house. At first, I thought she had gone there to visit her family, so I tried to be calm. Gave her the benefit of the doubt.But then hours went by, and she still hadn't come back. I even called her several times, but there was no answer. That was when something in me snapped. My chest started tightening with every minute as I anxiously paced back and forth in my study.Suddenly, James appeared near the front door like he sensed the tension cutting through the air.“Where is Scarlett?” I barked. “Why isn't she back yet? It's getting late!”James flinched. “Mr. Liam, I… I thought she would be back on time, so I didn't bother…”“So you just let her walk out?!” I slammed my hand against the wall. “Are you blind or just stupid, James?!”“I didn’t see her leave…”“I don’t pay you to see,” I growled. “I pay you to watch. Find out when exactly she left the house.
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Scarlett's POV I didn’t know how to answer Liam's question. His words hung in the air like smoke, thick and choking. They pressed down on my chest until I couldn’t breathe.What could I possibly say? Admit that I still cared for Michael? That I didn’t know what I felt? That I was confused and overwhelmed and caught between a past that never let me go and a present that terrified me?My mouth opened, but nothing came out.In that moment, Liam stepped forward slowly, his eyes scanning mine. His jaw clenched, and then, out of nowhere, his hand clamped down on my shoulder and pushed me back.I collided with the wall with a hard thud, a sharp gasp escaping me as my hands shot up in reflex.“L-Liam… what are you…”His palm was on my throat before I could finish. It felt cold and tight, pressing down on me.“So it’s really true?” he growled. “You have feelings for your damn brother-in-law? That’s the man you’ve been writing about in your stupid novel?”My heart dropped.“No. Liam, please ca
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Scarlett's POV The words were right there—balanced on the tip of my tongue, trembling with everything I didn’t know how to say.But just as I opened my mouth to answer Michael’s question, a violent roar tore through the night like thunder. Headlights exploded across the windshield, searing white light swallowing us whole. My hand flew up to shield my eyes, feeling my heart hammering against my ribs.Michael winced, leaning forward with a scowl. “What the hell…”Then I saw it.That plate. That damn license plate.My breath caught in my throat, and my blood ran cold. I didn’t need to read the numbers twice. It was Liam.Panic punched me so hard I couldn’t breathe.My phone started buzzing again, vibrating in my hand like it was trying to escape. I didn’t want to answer. God, I didn’t want to. But I knew better than to ignore him. Especially not now. Not after he had found us.I answered with a shaky breath. “Liam...”His voice was as cold as ice shattering against concrete. “You really
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 92
Scarlett's POV I couldn’t bring myself to look at him.The second those words left his mouth—“Will you please forgive me?”—my eyes immediately dropped to the floor of the car like they were too heavy to lift.I wasn’t ready for that question. I wasn’t ready for him.I had waited so long for him to remember me. I had hoped for it, and prayed for it in the dark corners of my room when no one could hear me cry. But now that he was here, fully awake, fully aware… I was the one who felt lost.Too many years had passed. Too many wounds had layered over the old ones.My chest ached in places I didn’t even know could hurt.“I…” I swallowed hard, still avoiding his gaze. “I don’t know, Michael.”His hand stayed wrapped around mine, strong and steady, but I felt the slight tremble in it. I could feel the tension radiating off him. He was scared. Scared I would pull away for good.A gust of wind slipped through the slightly open window, carrying in the smell of sea salt and night. I closed my e
The Mafia's Claim Chapter 91
Michael's POV I was trying so hard to keep my eyes on the road, but my mind was miles ahead.The soft hum of the car engine was the only thing between us. But it didn’t feel empty. It felt full, like there were a thousand things waiting to be said, and neither of us knew where to begin.Like I said before, I didn’t know what I was doing or where we were going to go. Not exactly. But I knew one thing for certain was that I wasn’t taking her back to that house.I wasn’t driving her back to those people who called themselves family. Not after what I had seen. Not after what they had done.She needed a new home. A safe place. Something clean. Something hers.And I had the means to give her all of it.Everything I owned—my company, my assets, my resources—they didn’t mean anything if I couldn’t use them to protect her. To rebuild what I helped break. If Scarlett was willing, I would give her everything.Just then, a soft voice broke through my thoughts. “Michael… you still haven't told me
