In Russia, Alessandro is working when he receives a call on his personal number. A grin appears on his lips when he looks at the caller ID. It's a group video call from his friends. A chat with them always elevates his mood."What's up assholes" he greeted and leaned back in his chair while holding his mobile in his hand.Nero, Reed, and Matteo appeared on the screen. But what caught him off guard was their matching smirks. "A little bird came gossiping from Russia. The news on the streets is that a certain someone is seen killing people for simply looking at ' his ' girl. Just thought of asking you the details about it" Nero asked with a shit-eating grin.Alessandro groaned with displeasure. News travels fast these days."It happened in Russia, so you would know about it, right?" Reed chimed in when Alessandro shook his head without immediately replying."Of course, he would know. Don't you, Alesso? Or, does this scenario look similar to something that happened in the Volcov Mansion
Carlos is feeling guilty. His eyes are trained on Olivia, who is sitting on the couch in the living area and is studying for her upcoming exams at the university. His cousin got permission from the university so that she could attend all of her exams virtually, just like him. It's been two days since the incident with the bikers, and he didn't dare to approach her. He knows he messed up in an epic proportion and she would have lost her life or worse if his cousin didn't come on time to save them. She remembered how reluctant she was to come with them. But he forced her for his selfish reasons. He doesn't know why he became impulsive and desperate. He ignored the threats and dangers that always surround them and took her away from the safety of the mansion without any security. He had been trying to speak with her for the past two days, but he couldn't face her. "How long are you planning to stand there?" her amused voice pulled him out of his head. Belatedly he noticed that she was f
"I am jealous now" he admitted.Olivia gave him a confused look."Jealous?" she asked him to explain what he meant. Carlos is jealous because he is enlightened about the qualities that he should search for in his future life partner. He was under the impression that looks and chemistry were enough. But now he understood that they only scratch the surface of a relationship and there is so much more for any relationship to develop and flourish. Understanding, affection, and letting go of our ego are what would help to keep a relationship. He is jealous that his cousin found someone who understands him for what he is and cherishes him so much. "I am jealous because you are praising my cousin and not me" he complained with mirth, hiding his true emotions. If he had any doubts about her, they are clarified now. She belongs to his cousin in every way. He was an idiot to not see it before. Only a fool will pursue a woman who is in love with another man. He saw Kyle trying to fool Hera and
That night, Alessandro returned back to the Volcov family mansion after midnight. His meeting with the Italians made him angry and frustrated. Victor tried to replace him for only a few weeks, but he created enough problems for Alessandro that were taking more time and energy than he wanted to give it. His soundless footfall took him closer to Olivia's room. He knows how much she loves her father. He can guess how much his decision is going to hurt her. But he is left with no other choice but to kill George Rae. He opened her door silently and crossed the threshold and approached her bed. He is feeling agitated and it is showing on his face. He is not hiding his emotions now and pulled his guard down. She is sleeping soundly, wearing one of her sleeping shorts and a camisole. She is looking peaceful and content. Unable to help himself, he touched her cheek with the back of his hand. A smile appeared on her lips. "Alesso" she mumbled in her sleep. That made him smile. He is worrie
Olivia looked at him with shock. She was not expecting him to explain why he was forced to kill her father in the first place. 'So many young girls will be pushed into the abyss of misery and slavery. There is one last line I vowed never to cross ' She gathered that this was something related to woman trafficking. She overheard her father speaking with someone a few years ago. He was speaking about how much they could earn using underaged girls. Her stomach churned and she puked her guts out that night. She was just seventeen then. She knows what her father does for a living. But watching and listening to things like that is not a pleasant experience for her. She lost some respect she held for her father that day. And the rest was lost when he sold her to protect himself. Now, she understood that whatever was bothering Alesso must be something related to the conversation that she overheard that day back in Chicago. 'My father did something to endanger young girls. Now Alesso is f
In a warehouse in Russia, George Rae is yelling and thrashing to break free from the ropes with which he was tied to a chair. "Let me go" he demanded with fear. No one paid him any mind. Czar is busy with checking the files that they found in George's house. He is seeing if there is anything that might be useful for them. The rest of the men are standing guard around the Warehouse. "You promised to spare my life in exchange for my daughter. My daughter is with you. So let me go" George yelled again. Just then, Alessandro walked in with Olivia. When George noticed the boss, he shrank back with fear."Boss, please let me go. I gave you my daughter as a peace offering. You can do whatever you want with her. Please let me go. This is not fair" he begged miserably.Alessandro ignored him, while Olivia was stunned to hear those words. She cannot believe that he is still trying to protect himself and throw her under the bus. "I am giving you ten minutes Livi. After that, you have to go
"Livi, Livi" Alessandro shook Olivia. But she didn't respond. She has not spoken or responded to anything from the moment George disclosed the horrifying news about her birth and their relationship. He is so disturbed to find out everything that George just admitted about their past, that he is stunned too. But he is not a fool to trust a cunning fox like George. Indeed, men in the mafia world will not be loyal to their wives. But they always expect and demand loyalty from them. There is a chance that what George said might be true and Livi might be from his family. But that doesn't change anything. He still feels as strongly about her as he used to before. People might say that he is going to hell, but he already committed so many sins that he lost count. This one will only add to the list, but worth it. He already has deep feelings for her, and that would never change. There is not a single person and truth in this entire world that can force him to leave her like George predicted.
In the Volcov Mansion, Livi is tense. The day passed by and the moon came to greet them. But the tension in her body refused to leave her. She couldn't sit still for a single second. Alessandro promised her he would make this right. But she is scared. After she came from that warehouse, a doctor was waiting for them. He pulled out two needles and took blood samples from both Alessandro and Livi."This will give results fast. I will send them by evening" the good doctor promised. Livi saw him leave, and that was ten hours ago. Alessandro vanished after that and he is yet to return.She is scared. Their drive back from the warehouse was tense. Both were lost in the storm George created before his death. She is sure Alessandro would have killed him already. She is scared about the consequences of what George started. Alessandro assures her that nothing will happen and that he will make everything right. But if she turned out to be his sibling, nothing could stop their relationship from
Happily ever after....Two years later..."Aaron, where are your sister and mother?" Alesso asked his one-and-a-half-year-old son. Livi gave birth to twins. She went into labor in her eighth month, and she gave birth to twins. The newborns were kept in the incubator because of their low birth weight for a week before they were allowed to take home. "Bla blah blah..." Aaron tried to tell where his sister was in his cute baby language. Alesso laughed at his cuteness. He carried the little bundle in the direction where he pointed out. Just like Livi, Serra, his daughter loves flowers and gardens. Mostly she likes to play in the mud. Livi allows it too. He found his beautiful wife and daughter in the garden."Hello beautiful ladies" he cooed. Immediately his daughter ran towards him with her muddy hands and all. Alesso leaned down to lift her as well. She smeared dirt all over his neck and shirt. But he didn't mind it one bit.Livi walked up to them and pecked his lips with love."Where
"Livi, you look beautiful. I am sure Alesso will be unable to keep his off of you" Mia complemented Livi."It will be a miracle if he doesn't demand all the men to get out because they all are watching his Wife" Chloe teased.Everyone laughed with mirth. Mia, Chloe, Hera, Rose, and Livi were all present in the room where Livi got ready for her wedding. The bride and the bridesmaids are chatting and laughing. Czar, Carlos, and his parents are all involved with the wedding preparations, making sure that the wedding will go on smoothly without a glitch. The entire Mansion is filled with laughter and cheer. Everyone has a smile on their faces. Mouth-watering food, and beautiful decor, and the mansion looks like a palace from a fairy tale. The wedding is going to take place in the backyard of the Volcov mansion. The entire backyard is decorated. On the far end of the backyard is the makeshift aisle. The aisle looks beautiful with two pillars on either side with a huge chandelier hanging
"Rose, you look good in that dress. My brother is going to fall head over heels in love with you" Livi complemented Rose.The sun has gone down, setting the surroundings with dim light. As Livi's wedding was the next morning, everyone decided to retire for the day early, so that the bride could get enough sleep. But Livi was feeling too nervous for her big day. So she couldn't fall asleep. She decides to sneak into Alesso's room but notices that Rose is awake and Alesso is forced to share a room with Kairo because of something that Russel said. So she decided to pester Rose instead. As Rose is one of her bridesmaids, she is trying her dress upon Livi's insistence. Rose gave Livi a forced smile. 'No, your brother is already in love with someone else. He will never fall for me ' she thought sadly, but kept that to herself. She doesn't want to upset Livi who looks so happy. "You are right, it looks good now that it is altered to my size" Rose agreed, ignoring Livi's comment about Kairo
"They crashed our party!" Mia exclaimed with excitement.The drunk woman hugged their men with drunk excitement."Looks like someone is happy to see us" Reed commented when he saw how happy Mia looked when she saw him."Very happy" she declared. They all started to chat and laugh with happiness. They all are relaxed. Matteo is pressing Hera's swollen feet, Reed is hugging Mia, when she complains of a cold wind. Chloe is sitting on Nero's lap. Alesso is rubbing Livi's back while she is sipping water. Only Rose and Kairo are sitting side by side. Kairo's arm is spread behind her on the couch. Absently he is playing with her hair."How did you guys even imagine that you would party and we wouldn't know about it?" Alesso asked with mirth.All the ladies pouted. "We just wanted to have fun" Livi mumbled defensively, and everyone bobbed their heads comically. The men chuckled. "Did you guys enjoy your party without us?" Reed asked.The woman slumped and felt dejected."We thought we wo
Livi, Alesso, Kairo, Rose, Russell, and the others traveled back to Russia, where the wedding would be going to happen in a week. The Volcov Mansion in Russia is decorated for the wedding, with drapes, hanging lights, and tents erected in the backyard where the marriage will commence. Fresh flowers will be replaced every day until the day of marriage. Rose, Chloe, Mia, and Hera are the bride's maids. While Nero, Reed, Kairo, and Matteo are the groomsmen.The entire group landed in Russia to participate in the festivities five days earlier. Women planned to celebrate the bachelorette party in a yacht, and they all planned to keep the location a secret so that their husbands couldn't crash their party like every other time. "Cheers to our Olivia" all the ladies cheered to the bride-to-be. Only Hera is not drinking alcohol, but the others are. They all drank shots, followed by dancing. Loud music and lots of fun. As they were the only people partying, they were having a lot of fun. "
In the warehouse, John was tortured within an inch of his life. Alessandro and Kairo took turns in torturing him. And they enjoyed it thoroughly. They made him a crying and begging mess. By the time they were done, he was lying in his shit and pee. "This should teach everyone not to ever cross us. You mess with what's ours, we will mess with you" Alessandro said with a sneer.Kairo threw the bloody knife away. Just like he once told Rose that he is very good at carving. When he was carving John's face, he only remembered her. As sick and twisted as it might look, he is missing her badly."K...ka.Kairo" John whispered with a sinister smile before he took his last breath. Those words made Kairo feel uneasy. Even Alessandro is frowning. Something in the dead man's eyes made Kairo feel unsettled."What does he mean by that?" Naim asked with confusion.But both Kairo and Alessandro were quiet, lost in their thoughts."Dispose of his body. I am going home. You coming?" Kairo asked Alessan
When John entered the warehouse where Kairo was keeping Alessandro captive, he laughed out loud when he saw Alessandro tied to a chair and leaning forward with his head down. The area is dimly lit and he couldn't see Alessandro's face. But the thick smell of blood wafting from inside the warehouse is making him feel excited."Well, well, well, it looks like Kairo did a number on the great Alessandro Volcov," he said loudly and clapped his hands while laughing. Naim appeared then along with a few of Kairo's men. John looked around, searching for Kairo."Where is your boss, Naim? Did he become tired after torturing this Russian?" John asked with a wide grin.A chuckle rang loudly around the warehouse then. John looked around to find the source of the chuckle, only to find Alessandro walking in from behind him. John is shocked to see Alessandro there. He was thinking that the man tied to the chair was Alessandro. "You? If you are here, then where is Kairo?" John asked with panic.Aless
'Kairo will not be pleased to hear that you cornered his wife 'When Sylvia hears those words, her heart is filled with hatred for Rose. She wanted to kill Rose then and there. But that would push Kairo away from her. So she had her emotions and acted pitifully."I know Rose. I know you are his wife now. I know you must have wondered why he never touched you, didn't you?" Sylvia guessed. And by the look of discomfort on Rose's face, she understood that she guessed right."Please step aside and let me go" Rose demanded again. She started to feel increasingly uncomfortable and her gut instinct told her to run. But Sylvia blocked the way and she couldn't leave until she moved aside.Sylvia sniffed."I know I am making you feel uncomfortable. But I had to share this with you. Because Kairo refused to listen to me" she sniffed and pretended to cry.Rose frowned with concern. The vengeful woman who abused her in Russia looked arrogant. But now, she is crying. Nothing is making any sense to
Kairo is waiting impatiently for John to make his move. They made theirs and now it's John's turn. The faster they finish John, the sooner he can move back to the Volcov Mansion. He is strangely missing his clumsy wife too. As if reading his mind, his mobile started ringing. He looked at the called id and sneered. It's from an unknown number. Kairo is sure it must be from John."Kairo Bianchi" he answered the call arrogantly.Silence followed after that. Just when Kairo was about to disconnect the call, John spoke up."Kairo, how have you been?" John asked as if he hadn't tried to kill Kairo a few days ago using Antonio.Kairo seethed silently."John? I thought you were trying to kill me. Stop pretending as if you care about my well-being. I am in a bad mood now. What do you want?" Kairo asked bluntly. He couldn't let John know that he was actually waiting for his call. John smirked with satisfaction. He expected this from Kairo. If he fought with Alessandro, obviously he would be in