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008. Worried Life
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The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 009. Letter From Jordan
Sierra's POV I woke up to find the room empty but the cologne of Jordan still lingered in the room. I sighed before dragging myself from the bed. “Did he sleep here last night?” I asked myself as I made my way to the bathroom to freshen up. Flashes of the news from last night came popping into my mind. I closed my eyes, anger evident in my eyes, the next moment I opened my eyes. I spent what felt like forever in the bathroom before I finally came out, dressed up and made my way out of the room “Good morning, ma” I hummed at the guard by the door before asking, “Did Jordan come home last night?” I knew he did, but I felt to ask. I miss him but I didn't want to let him know that. Beside, where was he last night that he got me so worried, what stupid business was he dealing with? “Yes ma'am, he came home last night” “Where is he?” I asked again. “He left early this morning” the guard replied and I clicked my tongue before walking away. I went downstairs wonderin
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-21The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 010. Comfort from Brother-in-law
Sierra's Pov ‘Honeymoon’ It would have been a nice thought a few days ago when Jordan and I went shopping, or before Leila called. Now, I don't know where I am anymore or why Jordan got married to me. How can we even think of a honeymoon? “Hey, Sierra?” Dominic called to get my attention and I blinked at him. “Wow, you've been spacing out as of lately. Are you okay? You aren't even eating your meal?” Tears gathered my eyes as I thought of the responds to give to him. What should I tell him? That his brother has abandoned me like some abandoned project? Or that his brother was fucking my sister and that shameless thing is pregnant already for him. What? What exactly should I tell him? “It's… it's nothing, Dominic” I finally cleared my throat and shove a spoon of rice into my mouth. Dominic didn't eat, he was staring at me like he was reading me and I found myself shifting uncomfortably on the chair which I was sitting on. He didn't say a word for a while until I asked, “W
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-21The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 011. Argument
Jordan's POV I've never seen a family as daring as the Willows, even with their little power, they still raise their horns like they own the city. They continue to dare me, forgetting who I am, or do they think that just because I got married they could toy with my clan? Andrew had informed me early this morning that they had sent the package to the Willows late around 3 am. I didn't care and wanted to stay some more with Sierra but his next words made me get up as quickly as possible. Within fifteen minutes, I was in my car, on my way to the warehouse that those idiots had burnt down again. For some reason, I was being calm, as I wanted to focus on Sierra and her sister, but I wasn't sure I wanted to do that anymore. As much as I wanted to use wisdom to deal with my wife's sister, I still feel the anger I have towards the Willows would be directed to her. So it was better I deal with the Willows before I focus on Leila. Getting to the warehouse, they could save only a few go
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-25The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 012. Threat
Jordan's POV “And who are you to tell me what I am good at and what I am not?” I asked with a deep frown on my face. My fingers clenched as I looked at the young man in front of me. Dominic and I had never been on good terms, seeing him ‘taking care’ of my wife isn't a good thing because I know very well that he has something not so good in mind. As always, he has plans, Dominic isn't the perfect man to allow my wife to stay with. He shrugged as he continued to sip from the glass, “I don't know… it's just that she complains, all of it, I have come to know that it's something you're capable of doing.” I narrowed my eyes on him, Sierra is telling Dominic about what's going on in this house? Can't she understand that everyone in this world is against me as long as I am the Mafia Don? Including my own brother? Anyone and everyone is the enemy Can't she keep things to herself instead of telling someone that doesn't want my progress as he would take over from me if something happen
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-25The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 013. Phone Call fir Leila
Sierra’s POV I had expected Jordan to follow right behind me, I thought as I rushed into the room, he would follow me behind but I was wrong. Like I had said, Jordan doesn’t care about me. He never wanted me, I still don’t understand why he married me. With my face on the pillow and my tears wetting the pillow, I couldn’t help but wish I hadn’t met the man I now have to call my husband. Should I divorce him? Different thought clouded my mind as I wondered if I should just end things with him or fight for my marriage. I wouldn’t deny the fact that I have come to love the man I am now married to, but if Jordan is one that cannot stay with one woman, I don’t know how I can cope. My thoughts kept going north and south when my phone began to ring, raising my face up from the pillow, I sniffed as I reached for my phone. My sour mood worsened when I saw the caller. “What do you want?” I hissed the moment I answered the call “Hi Sierra, sorry to disturb you but I have been trying to call
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-25The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 014. Every Action Hurts
Jordan’s POV I stared at her watching her every move, I began to miss the few days we spent with each other without the world’s interference. I wish things would go back to the way they were. But I know it couldn’t, she doesn’t even look like one that would take my word over Dominic’s and I’m trying so hard not to order her like I do with my subordinates. “I would fix it” I promised but she looked at me in disbelief, like she doesn’t believe a word I said. “How?” came her question. Her arms still crossed and her eyes shooting lasers at me. My face immediately turned serious as I recalled the accusation her sister was placing on me. Even after telling her that I wasn’t responsible for no such thing, she still didn’t believe me. “I’ll make sure to kill her,” came my reply that caught Sierra off guard. But why should it? This is why she needs to know the kind of man she got married to, I would kill. I will definitely kill. “Excuse me?” She asked, “You would kill my sister?” “To ta
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-26The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 015. Confronting Leila
Sierra's POV Jordan's a bastard. A man that doesn't keep to his foolish promises. I hate his stupid gorgeous eyes when he tells me something and I become so foolish to believe him. I regret ever believing him in the first place! I didn't want him to pick up the call, I tried to make him forget that his phone was ringing but whoever was calling just kept calling. The minute he picked the call and the expression on his face changed, I knew he would be leaving again. “I'll be back soon” he promised before finally walking out. It was foolish enough to believe him. I believed him even when I had asked him where he was going and he said Business. I should have known that his ‘Soon’ meant the next day. The man not only didn't come home last night but didn't even call to tell me he won't come home. I slept late and woke up extremely early so I don't miss when he walks into this room but he didn't come in. It's 10 am and he isn't back here. I wanted him to look me in the eyes and expl
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-26The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 016. Pushed to the Limit
Leila’s POV The air in my parents' restaurant kitchen felt heavy, as though it, scrubbing a pot like he was trying to erase something more than just grease. His shoulders were stiff, his jaw locked tight. It wasn’t about the dishes. It never was. My back pressed against the doorway, arms crossed like armor. I watched him through narrowed eyes, daring him to say something I could latch onto. Something I could twist. He finally turned, pointing at the stack of plates piled haphazardly next to the sink. “Dishes. Now,” he snapped, his voice carrying that hard, no-nonsense tone I knew too well. A bitter laugh bubbled up, but I swallowed it, letting the silence stretch instead. Finally, I pushed off the frame and stepped into the kitchen, the soles of my sneakers squeaking on the tile. I didn’t look at him. Not yet. My gaze zeroed in on the stack of plates like they were the problem. “Why don’t you ask Sierra to do them?” I bit out, the words cutting like glass. “Oh, wait. She’s too bus
ปรับปรุงล่าสุด : 2024-11-26
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The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 114. The Unusual Event
Sierra’s POVWe walked out of the pool, water droplets trailing down our bodies as the warm breeze dried our wet skin. The sun was going down, spilling golden light all over the resort grounds. We grabbed our towels and dried ourselves off, joking briefly about who had stayed underwater for a longer period. Returning to the primary building, we passed a reception desk and the lively receptionist stopped us a few steps away.“Excuse me,” she said, beaming so brightly it rivalled the resort. She flashed a small, nicely designed card. “We’re having an event tonight, kind of a mini-auction party.” It’s quite the draw here at Villa Marina. Games, dancing, and an opportunity to bid on some rare items. You and he should absolutely see it.”I arched my right brow and looked at the card then took it from her. "An auction at a resort? And a party, too? That’s..... different,” I replied, my voice laced with curiosity.“It’s one of our signature events,” the receptionist said. “Entertainment, an
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 113. At the Beach
Sierra’s POVWe got out of our room and walked to the swimming pool area of the resort, where the afternoon sun bathed the landscaped gardens in gold. Blooming hibiscus flowers lined the path toward the pool, their greens and reds in stark contrast to the cerulean pool.As we moved close, my eyes fell on two couples relaxing at the poolside. Sprawled side-by-side on what appeared to be the highest-priced sunbed in the city, they looked completely at ease, partaking in what could only be termed as a sexified sunbath naked. I instinctively bit my lip, stifling the laughter bubbling in my chest, and elbowed Jordan gently. “This is… different,” I muttered with a filched grin.Jordan cocked an eyebrow, looking both amused and skeptical. “I guess they’re taking advantage of the ‘private’ part of the resort,” he said, shaking his head dryly. “Let’s just go find our own corner.”We chose a shady corner on the pool’s far side, far from the uninhibited couples. I tossed my towel over a lounge
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 112. Villa Marina
Sierra’s POVThe journey from Crystal Bay to Villa Marina Resorts had been blissfully uneventful, still and serene compared to the turmoil that had just consumed us. This short escape from our bland reality was all that Jordan and I had ever wanted. The resort, nestled on the outskirts of town, promised peace as well, with its lush tropical gardens, twinkling infinity pools and the hypnotic thrum of waves crashing on the far-off shore. Jordan had chosen this spot for its promise of peace, and I couldn’t have agreed with his choice more.The salty air washed over us, mixed with a whiff of blooming jasmine as we turned into the driveway. A glorious and effortless hypnosis in the form of the song of the birds and the faint sound of the waves. I got out of the car and closed my eyes for a moment and took it all in. The briny ocean air felt like a salve on my frazzled nerves, tousling the strands of my hair and caressing my skin with a featherweight that made me feel liberated.Jordan le
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 111. Priorities
Jordan’s POVI sat behind the heavy oak desk in my office, looking at Ethan standing in front of me, calm and collected. I knew deep down that entrusting Ethan into my right-hand man slot made sense, he was charming, well-liked by the workers, and steady under pressure. I wasn’t going to throw myself into the things I did with Andrew.This time, I had to be explicit. No burdening, no doubling up on duties. Ethan would only handle operations, making sure that the mines were functioning, and the workers were inspired. I craned back in my chair and looked into his steady gaze.“You will manage Crystal Bay's day-to-day affairs while I am away,” I replied, my voice steady but quiet. “But I want your attention only on the mines. Leave the expansion plan to me,” I warnedEthan nodded, his face implacable. “Understood, sir. I won’t let you down.”I believed him. Ethan wasn’t merely competent; he was reliable and yet a part of me couldn’t let go of that lingering doubt. Andrew had been reliab
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 110. Forgive
Jordan’s POV “I am meeting with Ethan today about the replacement for Andrew,” I announced the next day to Sierra as we had our breakfast, my voice firm yet touched by a note of nervousness which I hoped she didn’t pick up. “Bless his soul,” she added almost reverently, her tone gentler as she peered out of the window. She sounded like a boom of thunder and her voice whipped my attention back to her. I felt my gaze harden, and then I turned to meet her eyes, my expression as inscrutable as the stone. She must have sensed the change in the room because she faced my glare, confusion furrowing her brow. “What are you looking at me like that for?” she asked as her brows knitted together in earnest. I did not answer right away, allowing the silence to extend between us. The gravity of what she had said hung in the air like an unwelcome guest. Did she not understand the impact her words could have? Or worse, did she know that and say them anyway? “Why?” she said again, her voice mor
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 109. Fresh Air
Sierra’s POVI woke to the sharp, golden rays of the morning sun forcing their way through the gaps in the curtains, casting a warm glow over the room. I squinted against the brightness, groaning softly as I tried to shield my face with the edge of the blanket. My body felt heavy, weighed down by the lingering remnants of sleep, but something else gnawed at me. It was a subtle sense of emptiness.Turning to my side, I reached out instinctively, only to find Jordan’s space cold and vacant yet again. My hand rested there for a moment, the absence oddly palpable. With a sigh, I let my gaze drift to the nightstand. The last time this had happened, he’d left me a note, a little scrap of reassurance that he wasn’t far and that I was still on his mind. But today, there was no such note waiting for me.I bit my lip, brushing off the faint pang of disappointment. I shook my head, my hair falling messily over my face as I pushed myself upright. M
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 108. Vacation or Staycation
Jordan’s POVSierra nodded, squeezing my hand a little tighter. We said nothing more as we lay back in bed, the heaviness of the night sank in around us.But as I lay there, looking up at the ceiling, I couldn’t get Luca’s frightened face out of my head. So whatever healing he needed, we had to get a way to help him. I scooted over on the bed closer to Sierra, wrapping an arm around her and tucking her snugly up against me. Her warmth enveloped me, driving off the residual chill of the night. It was like she was made to be in my arms, something about the way she settled into me made me happy. Her skin was impossibly soft and was as smooth as silk, the warmth she exuded felt like home. As my fingers traced lightly across her arm, I couldn’t help but notice the fragility of it, the way it seemed to glow softly in the darkness of our room.She smelled amazing, a hint of the floral lotion she always used mixed with something uniquely hers,
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 110. Forgive
Jordan’s POV“I am meeting with Ethan today about the replacement for Andrew,” I announced the next day to Sierra as we had our breakfast, my voice firm yet touched by a note of nervousness which I hoped she didn’t pick up.“Bless his soul,” she added almost reverently, her tone gentler as she peered out of the window.She sounded like a boom of thunder and her voice whipped my attention back to her. I felt my gaze harden, and then I turned to meet her eyes, my expression as inscrutable as the stone. She must have sensed the change in the room because she faced my glare, confusion furrowing her brow.“What are you looking at me like that for?” she asked as her brows knitted together in earnest.I did not answer right away, allowing the silence to extend between us. The gravity of what she had said hung in the air like an unwelcome guest. Did she not understand the impact her words could have? Or worse, did she know that and say them anyway?“Why?” she said again, her voice more empha
The Mafia's Kingpin's Arranged Bride 106. I am Here
Jordans POV A comfortable silence settled over the room as we started clearing the table. The soft clinking of plates and the humming of the refrigerator echoed through the room. My thoughts were anything but still amidst the calm in the room. A nagging question tugged at my heart as to why Sierra hadn’t called me to tell me what was happened at the supermarket. It wasn’t in her nature to hold such a thing in. I looked at her as she stacked the plates, her actions purposeful but far off like her brain occupied a different place. Her lips compressed into a thin line, the edge switching barely seeing through the effort she was exerting to hide her feelings. “Why didn’t you call me?” I asked gently, shattering the silence. She hesitated before smiling at me, surprised. “I didn’t want to worry you,” she said, her voice low. “It wasn’t a big deal after all. The manager cross-checked the webcams and tendered an apology,” she said, her shoulders shrugging casually. I frowned and
