Home / Mafia / The Mafia's Dangerous Desire / Chapter 3 - No Way To Return

Share

Chapter 3 - No Way To Return

Author: AliceLin
last update Last Updated: 2024-05-19 09:52:17

Amora swallowed hard. Her eyes widened as she saw the muscular back of a stranger lying beside her. Her gaze turned to horror as she noticed the terrifying dragon head tattoo on the person's back.

‘What happened to me? Wasn't I with Chelsea and the others last night? How did I end up here?’

Amora’s hazel eyes blinked repeatedly, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling. She was utterly shocked to find herself naked under a thin blanket.

She tried to get up quickly, but an intense pain between her legs stopped her in her tracks.

Her head throbbed painfully. She clutched the sides of her head, trying to piece together her memories. Laughter, congratulations, and the sound of her friends’ voices echoed in her mind, followed by images of her drinking continuously.

Amora realized she had gotten drunk. Her eyes widened as flashes of the passionate night she spent with the man beside her played rapidly in her head. Instantaneously, she turned to look at him.

“I ... with him….”

Amora quickly covered her mouth in shock. She didn’t dare speak, afraid of waking the man beside her.

‘What have I done? How could I have done that with him?’ She screamed internally.

The hazy face that occasionally appeared in her memory shocked Amora, and she realized she had hallucinated, thinking the murderer was her fiancé during their passionate encounter.

‘Idiot! How could I have thought he was Chris?’

Amora couldn’t understand why she acted the way she did. Even though she was drunk, she never should have done something so crazy.

Amora's heart shattered as she realized the gravity of her mistake. Tears streamed down her cheeks, forming small rivers as they fell.

‘What should I do now? What will I say to Chris?’

Questions swirled in Amora's mind. She felt deep regret, but what was done couldn't be undone. She couldn't rewind time to take back what she'd given away.

Amora cursed her foolishness, realizing she had destroyed her happiness. She was so close to becoming Chris's wife, yet she had given her virginity to a stranger!

‘Amora Lysander, you're not just stupid. You’re completely insane!’

She hit the sides of her head repeatedly. When she felt movement beside her, she stopped and covered her mouth with her hands, not wanting to wake the man next to her.

Even worse, Amora couldn't demand accountability from the man, remembering he was a murderer she encountered last night. She didn't want to lose her life because of her recklessness.

Slowly, Amora got up from the bed. The pain in her intimate area made it difficult to move, but she had to leave the room before the murderer regained consciousness. She quickly picked up her scattered clothes from the floor and put them on.

Before leaving, Amora took out several hundred-dollar bills from her jeans pocket. She hoped the money would make the man forget about her and serve as payment for his silence about what happened last night.

"Hopefully, we never meet again, Mr. Murderer," Amora whispered to herself.

She left the room and walked to the elevator, pressing the button to go to the hotel lobby.

As the elevator descended, Amora's mind was in turmoil. She still couldn't believe she had lost her virginity to a murderer!

Amora shook her head vehemently. Even though she found it hard to believe, there was no turning back. She didn't know how to face Chris later. He would surely reject her now that she was tainted and disgraceful.

Amora walked out with unsteady steps when the elevator reached the ground floor. She wiped the remaining tears from her face harshly.

‘I need to find a way to talk to Chris about this,’ Amora decided, though doubt crept into her mind.

‘But will he accept it?’ Amora's anxiety grew.

She was certain Chris would be furious and disappointed if he knew the truth. Amora shook her head again, deciding to keep this from her fiancé.

However, fate gave her no such opportunity. Chris suddenly appeared, catching her exiting the hotel. He had been about to enter but stopped when he saw her at the lobby entrance.

“Ch-Chris ….” Amora's voice was hoarse and shaky as she called his name.

“Amora? Have you been crying?" Chris inquired.

The first thing Chris noticed was the puffiness of Amora's eyes. His confusion seemed to resolve when he saw her disheveled appearance.

Amora was startled. She quickly turned her face away and asked nervously, “C-Chris … Why are you here?”

Chris's eyes narrowed, scrutinizing Amora's appearance closely.

“I should be asking you, Amora. What have you been doing all night? I was told to pick you up this morning at the hotel, and you come out looking like this.”

Hearing Chris's words, Amora was shocked. She turned back to Chris, who was now staring at her with a scrutinizing expression.

“Who asked you to pick me up? I didn't—”

“Does it matter?” Chris's voice was cold as he cut her off.

This was the first time Amora had received such a cold treatment from her fiancé.

“What have you been doing at this hotel, Amora?” Chris asked the question that had been haunting him.

Though he feared hearing the answer, he needed to know the truth from her lips.

Amora hung her head low, her eyes starting to burn again. Tears welled up in her eyes. Her tongue felt tied. She didn’t know how to explain her situation to her fiancé.

Amora's silence answered all of Chris's questions. He scrutinized her appearance once more.

Chris noticed many red marks on her collarbone. Without asking, he already knew what those marks meant. They were the marks of a passionate encounter his fiancée had with another man!

Chris's chest ached. He felt like a massive weight was crushing him. He wanted to yell and curse at her, but seeing her mental state and the situation around them, he held back.

“Chris, I—”

“We'll talk about this at your house,” Chris interrupted, turning away indifferently.

Anger, disappointment, and hatred mixed in Chris’s mind. He had no idea how to prepare himself to hear her story.

Amora looked sadly at Chris's back. His cold demeanor gave her the answer. There was no way Chris would accept her tainted state. She felt disgusted with herself. How could Chris not?

***

Regis Lorenzo had just woken up. He stared blankly at the empty side of the bed beside him, then sneered.

"That foolish woman didn’t even say goodbye, huh?" he muttered.

He had planned to interrogate the woman who had shared warmth with him last night, but unfortunately, she chose to leave without a word. Usually, women tried to win his heart and treated him like a king.

Regis' face darkened when he found a stack of money on the nightstand beside the bed. His large hand clenched the bills, feelings of anger and humiliation churning inside him.

The woman who had seduced him and taken his strength last night left him like a paid gigolo meant to satisfy her desires. Regis felt utterly insulted and worthless in her eyes.

"Damn it!" Regis cursed, full of rage.

He threw the money into the air, letting the bills scatter around him. He grabbed his pants from the floor and put them on quickly, then reached for his shirt lying on the bed. Unfortunately, the buttons were missing due to last night’s activities.

Regis admitted that he was thoroughly satisfied with the passion he shared with that woman. However, he couldn't accept the indirect insult she had thrown at him.

A harsh breath escaped Regis’ lips. He thought about finding the woman to get an explanation and hold her accountable, but he had no idea where to start.

He didn’t even know her name. He regretted not asking her name last night because he had chosen to rest, exhausted from their intense encounter. As a result, he lost her this morning.

“Damn it! I should have asked for her name last night,” Regis grumbled in frustration.

Slowly, Regis' anger shifted. His eyes narrowed sharply when he noticed a shiny object between the messy bed sheets. He reached for it, discovering one of the woman’s earrings left behind from the night before.

A perfect smile curled the corner of his lips as he examined the heart-shaped earring encrusted with diamonds.

"It seems this woman wants to play games with me," he murmured coldly.

Continue to read this book for free
Scan code to download App
Comments (1)
goodnovel comment avatar
Valeb Kaw
it's getting more and more interesting. can't wait to find out what Regis is going to with Amora's earrings
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 4 - Who Has Slept With You?

    "You're still not going to talk, huh?"An old man's booming voice echoed through the Lysander family's living room. Amora was kneeling on the floor, her head bowed low.Amora stared at the feet of the old man standing before her, holding a cane. He was Charlie Lysander, her grandfather.Slap!Suddenly, a harsh slap from the old man landed on Amora's cheek. The force of the slap knocked her to the floor.Amora's eyes widened in shock. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she clutched her burning cheek. She hadn't expected her grandfather to slap her for her silence."Enough, Charlie! Do you have to hit her like this?"An elderly woman in a wheelchair quickly interrupted Charlie as he prepared to slap Amora again. The woman was Gilda Orlena, Amora's grandmother, and Charlie's wife.Slowly, Charlie lowered his hand and snorted in frustration."A slap isn't enough for her!" He snapped.Charlie’s face was furious. He was enraged by the foolish thing his granddaughter had done the night before

    Last Updated : 2024-05-21
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 5 - Substitute Bride

    “Seems like everything is over,” Amora thought, slumping weakly.She tried to stifle her sobs by biting her lip hard. The decision just made by the head of the Walden family had left Amora in shock.All she could do was silently mourn Kelvin Walden's words. Tears streamed down her cheeks once more.Even though Kelvin had made his decision, Amora’s grandfather still tried to persuade him. Charlie couldn’t accept the decision just like that.“Mr. Walden, let’s discuss this further. I know you and Mrs. Walden are very angry about this. I’m humiliated as well. However, we have already dispatched the invitations. How can we cancel it just like that?” Charlie Lysander pleaded.As an elder, it was embarrassing for Charlie to bow his head to someone younger. However, he had no other choice because canceling the wedding would damage the family’s reputation.Charlie, on the other hand, didn't want to lose a 'gold mine' like the Walden family. He had once thought of expanding his business by est

    Last Updated : 2024-05-28
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 6 - No Longer Part of The Lysander Family

    Chris' words brought a sense of relief to Amora's heart. At least some affection remained in his heart for her, even if she no longer felt worthy of being by his side.On the other hand, Cassandra's face turned bitter. "Why? Do you still want to marry that filthy woman?" she snapped.Cassandra angrily pointed her finger at Amora, who felt cornered by her harsh words.A long sigh escaped Chris' lips. He tried to answer calmly, "It's not like that, Mom. I don't love Bianca. How could you ask me to marry her?""Love can grow later," Cassandra replied curtly.Chris' eyes widened at his mother's words. "Mom!"Cassandra was shocked for a few seconds as Chris's voice began to rise. However, she quickly resumed her threats, "If you don't want to see me die in front of you, you'd better do as I say."This time Chris seemed at a loss. His jaw tightened. Though he disliked his mother's arrangement, he no longer argued against it.Chris' eyes met Amora's, who looked at him with disappointment. Un

    Last Updated : 2024-06-07
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 7 - Rayden Lysander

    [Seven Years Later]"Hey, bastard!"A small, handsome boy stopped in his tracks as a chubby classmate blocked the entrance to his classroom. He stared directly at the boy with a blank expression.The handsome boy, named Rayden Lysander, sighed softly. It wasn't the first time his friend had called him that crude name. As usual, he decided to ignore his friend's taunt.Rayden started to move forward again, but the round-faced boy spread his arms wide, blocking Rayden's path."Didn't you hear me, bastard?!" shouted Benjamin Brown, the chubby boy."Are you talking to me, Ben?" Rayden asked innocently.Benjamin's face turned red, feeling mocked by Rayden. "Who else would be the bastard here if not you?" he said, jabbing his finger repeatedly into Rayden's chest.Rayden's eyebrows knitted together. He looked at Benjamin with disinterest. He had promised his mother to behave well at school and be someone she could be proud of. However, Benjamin's behavior toward him had become increasingly a

    Last Updated : 2024-06-07
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 8 - Minor Incident

    “Amora, please clean the floor in corridor four later!”A middle-aged woman called her subordinate, who was arranging some food in a display case. The young woman, dressed in a store clerk's uniform and named Amora Lysander, turned her head.“A kid spilled their drink earlier,” the woman continued. She was Della Houston, the manager of WW Mart, where Amora worked.“Sure, Mrs. Houston. I’ll head there right after this,” Amora replied.Della then continued to check other areas of the store for product completeness, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.A tired sigh escaped Amora’s lips. She had been working since five in the morning and hadn’t had a chance to take a sip of water. The convenience store she worked at was open 24 hours a day. Located in a busy area, it wasn’t surprising that many customers came to shop there.Despite her exhaustion, Amora couldn’t complain. Her

    Last Updated : 2024-06-08
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 9 - A Familiar Woman

    “Look, the stain is getting bigger!”The schoolgirl snatched her shoe from Amora’s hand, her face twisted in anger. Amora knew the girl was just looking for a reason to cause trouble.Amora didn’t understand why the girl was targeting her, but she decided to handle the situation calmly. She didn’t want to get riled up by this arrogant teenager.Amora sighed deeply. She acknowledged that the stain on the girl’s shoe had spread because she had rubbed it earlier.“If you want compensation, I can’t afford it,” Amora admitted. She took the shoe back from the girl and continued, “But if you give me some time, I can clean it at home later.”The girl looked frustrated, but she couldn’t push Amora any further with all the other customers watching her.The whispers from the onlookers about her behavior started to make her uncomfortable. Amora was willing to take responsibility, an

    Last Updated : 2024-06-09
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 10 - Far Above Her

    "Sorry, I'm a bit late."Amora had just arrived at her son's school. She entered the teachers' lounge, where she saw Rayden's homeroom teacher sitting with a woman who looked elite from head to toe.Unlike Amora, who arrived looking disheveled from dust and sweat clinging to her body. However, she still smiled confidently."It's okay, ma'am. Please have a seat."Daisy Miller, Rayden Lysander's homeroom teacher, invited Amora to sit with her. She then explained the issue involving the two students to the two women sitting in front of her in the room."That's the story, Mrs. Lysander. I've heard that Rayden started the fight," Daisy said, having received this information from her students.She didn't know that all these lies were born from the pressure Benjamin exerted on his classmates every day. Of course, Daisy was also pressured by Benjamin's biological mother before Amora arrived in the room.After listening to the homeroom teacher

    Last Updated : 2024-06-10
  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 11 - Refuse to Give In

    “Showing off?”Amora chuckled softly at Lisa's remark. Lisa was taken aback by Amora's response to her arrogance.Amora knew that since she was cast out by her grandfather, she was nobody and had no right to show off in front of Lisa Taylor. Her entire life changed once she was deemed a disgrace to the Lysander family name.Unfortunately, Lisa underestimated her.Amora Lysander was no longer the naive girl who cried over her fate. She had become a resilient woman, ready to face any storm head-on. She did it all for her precious child, whom she always protected.The stain and humiliation she endured seven years ago profoundly changed her life. Amora had fallen deeply into despair, once considering ending her life due to the shame and mockery from the Lysander family and her social circle.But that pain paled in comparison to watching the man she loved marry her cousin.Amora's calm eyes gradually sharpened, making Lisa's ar

    Last Updated : 2024-06-11

Latest chapter

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 400

    “Do you want to meet your biological father, Miss Lysander?” Diego asked, his tone probing.He had considered arranging a meeting between them as a trade-off—if Amora agreed to leave Regis. “If you want, I can—”But Amora cut him off immediately. “That won’t be necessary!”Diego froze, caught off guard. He noticed the tears beginning to pool in her clear eyes, but there was something else there too—a sharp, almost predatory glare that made it clear she wasn’t someone to mess with.A faint, cold smile curved Diego’s lips. That side of her ... it was just like Alejandro Volker—and Diego hated that side the most.Even though he could see how angry Amora was with both Alejandro and himself, Diego couldn’t care less. In fact, he almost welcomed her hatred for Alejandro. To him, that was a win.‘Alejandro Volker … maybe the best punishment for you is your daughter’s hate,’ Diego thought with a twisted smile.He wanted Alejandro to feel the same kind of pain he felt now—being despised by you

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 399

    "Are you criticizing how I handle my son, Miss Lysander?" Diego asked, his voice cold and piercing.The pressure in the air made Amora hold her breath. She quickly broke eye contact with the middle-aged man. That sharp gaze, almost suffocating in intensity, made her realize she might've crossed the line. Still, she didn’t believe anything she said was wrong.“I think you know what I really meant, Sir,” Amora replied, refusing to back down even a little.Diego scoffed. Her unyielding attitude both impressed and annoyed him. “If he hadn’t chosen a life with you, I wouldn’t have gone this far either, Miss Lysander,” he said as calmly as he could.Inside, though, rage was boiling in his chest. But he wasn’t about to let Amora see that she had managed to stir him so easily.Diego kept cornering her with harsh words, trying to make it seem like all his actions were her fault, as if she were the root of the problem. And that made Amora’s blood boil.‘No! I can’t lose it. He still has Grandma

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 398

    “Mr. Lorenzo—”“Let’s talk over dinner,” Diego cut her off before Amora could say anything else. He signaled to one of his men standing by the door.Moments later, a server rolled in a cart of food that had clearly been prepared in advance. He placed a plate of beef bourguignon in front of Amora and Diego.The rich aroma of the dish made Amora’s stomach growl. She was starving—she hadn’t eaten a single thing since morning. But despite the tempting sight and smell in front of her, she held herself back.“I’m sorry, please take my plate away,” Amora said to the server.The man hesitated and looked toward Diego, whose expression had darkened at her refusal—clearly taking it as a sign of disrespect.Amora could sense the shift in Diego, too. Still, she stayed calm, projecting confidence as she stared him down. “I’m not hungry. So let’s just cut to the chase, Mr. Lorenzo.”Diego smirked. With a wave of his hand, the server quickly wheeled the food cart out of the room.“What do you want in

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 397

    "Grandma ...."Amora’s whisper was soft and full of sorrow. She deeply regretted dragging her innocent grandmother into her mess.Clutching her phone tightly, Amora’s earlier resolve to avoid Diego completely shifted. Without a second thought, she bolted out of her rented house and rushed to the meeting place Diego had set.Thirty minutes later, she arrived. Amora glanced around before stepping toward the restaurant.Her brows furrowed when she saw the sign hanging on the restaurant’s door—it said closed. But the street outside still buzzed with activity like usual. A place like this shouldn’t be closing this early.Her heart pounded. A sinking feeling settled in her chest as her mind conjured all the terrible things that might be happening inside. For a second, she considered turning back. But then her grandmother’s face flashed in her mind, reigniting her courage.She took a deep breath, bracing herself, and pushed the door open. The silence inside sent a chill down her spine.The r

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 396

    “Oh my God. What time is it?”Amora shot up in bed, completely startled to see the sun already high in the sky. She turned to glance at the wall clock and nearly panicked—it was almost ten in the morning. And she hadn’t even started prepping lunch for her husband and son yet.Running her fingers through her already-messy hair, she groaned, “Ugh, I can’t believe I slept this long.”She had only meant to lie down for a bit—but somehow, she ended up sleeping for three whole hours!Normally, no matter how tired she was, Amora never slept this deeply. Something felt off. She realized she’d been feeling unusually drained for the past week, and today it was even worse.“Am I ... actually sick?” she murmured, worry creeping into her voice.But a moment later, Amora shook her head firmly. She tried to shake off the fear with a positive affirmation. “No. I can’t be sick,” she said with conviction.She didn’t want to give Regis anything else to worry about—especially not her health. So she pushe

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 395

    It had been three days since Regis, Amora, and Rayden moved into their modest rental home. A calm morning greeted them with warmth and cheer. The scent of freshly baked pizza mixed with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.“Morning, Dad,” Rayden greeted as his father walked out of the bathroom and joined them at the dining table.“Morning, Ray,” Regis replied, bumping fists with his son.Simple mornings like these had become a special kind of happiness for Regis over the past few days. A warm greeting and a genuine smile to start the day—no wealth or power could ever replace that.But deep down, Regis still carried a concern—he hadn’t secured any steady income yet. Over the past two days, he had applied to several companies, but not a single one had called him in for an interview.Regis suspected his father had a hand in that. Both Gino and Xavier had previously offered him positions in their personal businesses.But Regis turned them down. Their lines of work didn’

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 394

    “Mad?” Amora raised an eyebrow.Regis gave a hesitant nod. “Aren’t you? I mean, you were completely silent on the drive here.”Amora let out a small laugh before replying, “I’m not mad. I was just a little annoyed earlier. I’m sorry.”Seeing how concerned Regis looked, she added, “But I’ve thought about it, and I understand—you were only trying to keep us safe.”Earlier, Amora had stayed quiet in the car, reflecting on Regis’s words. She realized that her stubbornness might’ve put them in danger. But Regis had misread her silence, thinking she was giving him the cold shoulder.“I was going to say sor—”Before she could finish her sentence, Regis leaned in and kissed her lips.Amora’s eyes widened in surprise. She quickly glanced around, noticing the agent who had accompanied them looked just as shocked. The agent immediately turned away, pretending not to see anything so as not to make Amora feel uncomfortable. But Amora's face had already turned bright red like a boiled lobster.“Reg

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 393

    “Sir, are you sure you don’t want to rent it? If you’re not interested, I’ll pass it on to another potential tenant. Someone else is coming to view it this afternoon,” The agent said.Despite the agent’s subtle threat, Regis firmly declined. But before he could say more, Amora tugged on his arm and politely asked the agent if they could have a few minutes to talk in private.She pulled Regis aside to a quiet corner of the room and said, “Honey … I don’t think we’ll find another place like this for this kind of price, not with these specs. Don’t you want to at least think it over?”Regis paused, clearly seeing the look on Amora’s face—she didn’t want to lose this opportunity.They had to be careful with their spending right now. Offers like this didn’t come around often, and honestly, anyone would be tempted.But Regis had a gut feeling. Something about this just didn’t sit right. He suspected someone was pulling the strings behind the scenes, using the agent as a front.“But Amora … d

  • The Mafia's Dangerous Desire   Chapter 392

    "Lysander Group Declares Bankruptcy! Charlie Lysander in Critical Condition!"That was the headline glaring back at Amora. Her face turned pale as shock washed over her.Oddly enough, she didn't feel even the slightest joy. She should've been happy to see the Lysander family suffer after they cast her aside seven years ago.But instead, seeing her grandfather lying helplessly in a hospital bed made her chest ache. She felt like he didn’t have much time left.Noticing Amora standing frozen with trembling hands, Regis immediately clasped her hands gently."What’s wrong, Sweetheart? What are you looking at?" Regis asked as he glanced at his wife's phone.Amora showed him the news article. "I had no idea the Lysander Group has been in financial trouble for a year now," she murmured after reading the details.Regis smirked slightly. He wasn't surprised in the least. "They had it coming, my love. Mario Lysander is a terrible businessman. He’s been running the company into the ground since h

Explore and read good novels for free
Free access to a vast number of good novels on GoodNovel app. Download the books you like and read anywhere & anytime.
Read books for free on the app
SCAN CODE TO READ ON APP
DMCA.com Protection Status