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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Sofia's Accusations.
ALESSANDRA Sofia's face lit up immediately when she heard his words. While I was struggling to stay alive, she approached us and hugged his back tightly. She praised him, “Oh, honey, I just knew you were the best! You are a real man, the type who would do anything to avenge his child.”Duncan hummed apathetically. He seemed to remember something and turned to her, “Does that mean that after I take care of her, we can try and have another baby?”“O-Of course!” Sofia's face blanched when she heard his words but then, her eyes landed on me. She reassured him, “All you need to do is get rid of her and we will have the family you have always wanted.”My eyes rolled to the back of my head as his grip tightened on my neck. Digging my hand into the back pocket of my jeans, I desperately pulled out a knife and immediately dug it into his side. As he let go of me, I raced towards the elevator, hoping to reach there before any of his guards caught up with me but I was too slow. I cried out whe
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Leonardo Is Furious.
ALESSANDRA This time, I heard Dante's footsteps approaching towards us. Although Duncan looked tensed about the situation, he didn't object to the search but instead reached for his cup of rum. As soon as Dante's eyes landed on me, he immediately whipped out his gun and shot the guard beside me. The man fell down with a large thud as he moved towards me. He ripped the tape over my mouth, making me cry out in pain.His eyes were wide from shock and disbelief when he saw my tattered appearance, “Oh mio Dio, Alessandra! Perché sei qui?” he asked. When Duncan heard the gunshot, he reached for his weapon but froze. Leonardo pointed his gun at his head as he called for his brother, “Dante, is everything alright over there?”Dante's grim eyes met mine after his brother's question, so he simply peeled off his jacket and wrapped it around me. He swore under his breath as he helped me stand up, “Leonardo is going to lose his shit again...”I barely registered his words as we walked towards L
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) His Punishment.
LEONARDO When I said I wanted to know exactly what happened with my wife, I meant every word of it. As soon as we returned to the safehouse, I carried Alessandra in my arms to the bedroom. My heart broke when I saw her physical state after placing her gently on the bed. She was covered in bruises and small cuts, but the most infuriating part was her split lip.I shouldn't have killed that son-of-a-bitch so easily.I barely restrained my rage and turned to Keith, my in-house doctor. “When do you think she'll wake up?”Keith replied carefully, “I’m not sure, Leo. She’ll probably regain consciousness in a few hours, or by tomorrow at the latest.”“Please take care of her.”He nodded solemnly and moved aside as I exited the room. I descended the stairs and strode into the living room, where all my guards had been summoned. The room fell into a tense silence upon my arrival, all unnecessary noise quickly dying down.I took a seat on the couch, glancing around everyone in front of me. Dan
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) A Bad Fight With Rocco.
ALESSANDRA A whole day had passed when I finally woke up. My body hurt like hell, each step filled with pain, but I was grateful to be alive. I was slightly nervous about facing Leonardo after what had happened, but I couldn't think straight with fear and anxiety clouding my mind.I descended the stairs with slow, steady steps, watching the maids cleaning the place as usual. My eyes roamed the room until they landed on a guard at the entrance of the kitchen, changing his shirt.A gasp escaped my lips when I saw his back. Angry red welts crisscrossed his skin, each one open and bleeding. The cuts looked raw and painful, the flesh swollen and bruised with purple hues.The horrible sight drew me closer, my hands touching his arm before I realized it. “What the hell happened to you, Silvio?” I asked, my voice shaking with disbelief and horror.Silvio flinched from my touch and retreated several steps, his eyes widening at the sight of me. I tried not to feel hurt concerning his reaction
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Forcing Her Husband To Come Home.
ALESSANDRA If Leonardo's plan was to punish me through the silent treatment, then it was definitely working. He refused to pick up my calls or reply to my texts ever since I returned to the De Castello mansion two days ago. Although I was relieved to be reunited with Mia once again, I couldn't help but worry each time my calls went to voicemail. “Ugh!” I threw my phone on my sister's bed out of frustration. I stayed in her room in the mornings and then, I slept in my room at night since I still had appearances to keep up. Mia grabbed my phone as I sat down on the chair, scrolling through the messages. She was on her back, facing the ceiling with her legs on the wall as she said, “Look, maybe he's just busy, Alessandra. You know, he might be doing one of those important operations that Father used to go on every month.”The so-called operations she was referring to was my father's monthly visit to the strip clubs and escort agencies but no one wanted to tell Mia the truth. She stil
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Forcing Her To Admit Her Wrongs.
ALESSANDRA The room was heavy with silence as we stared at each other. Leonardo's intense glare pinned me in place, making me squirm. I wanted to say the words of apology I had rehearsed earlier but they refused to come out, no matter how hard I tried.Leonardo leaned back on the chair and crossed his legs with an air of leisure. “Well? Don't you have anything to say to me?” he snapped, his voice edged with impatience. I stiffened at his harsh tone, finally realizing why I wasn't able to say the words I was supposed to say. It was because of him, his overbearing attitude and his condescending demeanor. “Why did you refuse to pick up my calls, Leonardo?” I blurted out. The moment the words left my mouth, I wanted to kick myself for straying off topic. But I couldn’t back down now. “Are you angry that I ruined your business relationship with the White Star Gang? Do you regret saving me?”My husband's eyes flashed with anger when he heard my words. Deep down, I dreaded his response so
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Her First Clue To The Secret Russian Trade.
ALESSANDRA After what happened between us, Leonardo and I spent the rest of our nights secluded in the bedroom, making love again and again. I felt a pang of guilt for leaving Keith and Dante to handle the burden of explaining things to our family members. However, Leonardo seemed utterly indifferent."What good are they if they can't even cover my back?" he remarked dismissively.That's why I couldn't help but wonder why these men were loyal to him. He was clearly worse than my father, yet he had the unwavering trust and support of all his men.I let him spoon me through the night, no romantic words exchanged until he slipped away the next morning. He left behind a note, reminding me about my work over the weekend. It was kind of sweet, but also a bit rude, especially since we had just reconciled our differences.Still, I refused to let anything ruin my day. I got down from the bed and started walking towards the shower when my feet touched something. Confused, I bent down to see it
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Discovering Her Sister's Secret.
ALESSANDRA “Where is it?”This was it, the moment where I knew I should do the smart thing. In my situation, I knew I couldn't afford to cross my allies, those people I was sure would bail me out of any dangerous situation as long as they still considered me useful. If this mission turned out successful, I was going to be finally free to live the life I wanted. That was what they promised me right?“Leonardo picked it from the floor,” I told her, my heart racing in my chest as I lied through my damn teeth. “It looked like it had a phone number and I managed to see the numbers written on it.”Bianca praised me with a smile, “That's excellent, Alessandra. I will go and fetch you a pen and paper so you can write it down.”I finally released the breath I was holding when I saw her scurry to the kitchen. There was no logical reason for deceiving her like this, and I didn't even want to search for one. Deep down, I couldn't bear to betray Leonardo after he had saved my life.Yes, that mus
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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Leonardo Doesn't Want Her Anymore?
ALESSANDRA I woke up in the late in the night with a throbbing headache and pain over all my body. It took me some time to realize that I was lying on the couch in an office. The heavy scent of medicine told me that I had been treated, and memories rushed to me. Orlando...beating me....trying to rape me.A single tear slipped down my cheeks as I released a pained sob escaped my lips, when I tried to move a bit. Compared to the incident with Noah, I felt like this one topped the my list of traumatizing experiences I had gone through. I really thought Orlando was going to have his way with me until Leonardo arrived. As I continued to cry, a pair of arms suddenly pulled me up, drawing me closer to a warm body. When I recognized his body scent, fresh tears poured down my cheeks and hugged him tighter.Leonardo stroked my hair tenderly and spoke, “Don't worry, every thing is alright now.”I pulled away and asked, “What will happen to him? Is he still alive or...”“Do you really expect
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Suspicions About Her Betrayal.
LEONARDO I paced back and forth outside my office, adrenaline coursing through my veins as I awaited Keith's diagnosis about my wife. Every fiber of my being wanted to burst into the room and confront the politician, but I forced myself to remain outside the door.“He's all tied up now,” Dante informed me, arriving with my new Capo, Rocco. “Do you want to meet him now?”I shook my head. “No, I need to stay here for Alessandra. Just keep the bastard conscious enough for me to deal with him later.”Dante, sensing my turmoil, placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. “She’s going to be okay, mio fratello.”My heart clenched at the memory of finding her so beaten and broken. She had looked so lovely this evening before we left the house, but now her body was bruised and battered. Her face, once unblemished, was now swollen and covered in cuts and bruises.I felt like I was losing my mind each minute that passed without Keith's appearance but just when I was about to burst, the doctor fina
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) The Monster She Just Discovered.
ALESSANDRA I felt like a complete fool staring at the face of my friend who pretended like he didn't know all through the dinner. Even worse, when I discovered that he could speak Russian as he conversed with my husband about secret matters. This situation only reminded me of the words that Bianca had been repeating since she met me. All men were liars and cheats. I couldn't help but make a face when I took the first bite of my meal. The pasta in my mouth felt rubbery and dry, something that even my younger sister would never cooked in a thousand years. “What's wrong, Alessandra?” Leonardo noticed my expression and turned his attention to me. “Do you not feel well?”“I think I need to use the restroom,” I rose from my seat, not casting a glance at either one of them. Leonardo immediately beckoned a nearby waiter and asked her to guide me so I left without looking back. After hiding in the restroom for a good thirty minutes, I decided it was time to come out before Leonardo came l
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) An Unexpected Meeting In A Gambling Den.
ALESSANDRA I still have no idea how I managed it, but somehow, I reappeared before my husband in just thirty minutes. Dressed in a stunning green dress with a fitted bodice and a sweetheart neckline, I made my way toward Leonardo. The A-line skirt cascaded to the floor, sweeping gracefully across the stairs as I approached him.“All set,” I announced, still smoothing the curls pinned at the back of my hair, awaiting my husband's judgement. “How do I look?”He glanced at me, his expression impassive. “Good. Let’s go,” Leonardo replied curtly, grabbing my hand and turning to walk away. His words left a dull ache in my chest, and I couldn’t shake the pang of disappointment as I watched him disappear out of the house.His quick change of attitude left me extremely baffled as we rose the car ride in silence. At first, I thought he was acting like this because of a bad business call, but my unease increased when he started giving me one-word responses. “Is everything okay?” I shot him a q
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Confessing The Truth To Her New Friend.
ALESSANDRAThe next few days passed like a soft breeze, dispelling the boredom and loneliness I had felt before. I spent most of my days working at the restaurant and my nights exchanging stories with my younger sister, Mia. Although she was still depressed with the news of Dante's incoming wedding, she seemed slightly better now that she had gotten a new internet friend. However, I had also acquired a new friend who always dropped by the restaurant to come and eat after work hours. Orlando was a very sweet man who constantly praised my cooking, sharing stories about his days campaigning for the position of the mayor of the city and he always left with an extra helping for his mother. One day, he asked, “I'm having dinner tonight with someone important, and I wanted to know if you'd like to be my escort for the evening.”I could tell he admired me, which was unfortunate since I already belonged to someone else. Noticing the faint blush on his cheeks, I couldn't help but tease him. “
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Meeting An Admirer of Italian Cuisine.
ALESSANDRA The next day, I had just finished preparing my first dish of the day in the restaurant when my boss called me over from the exit. The unexpected summon made me slightly anxious, but I quickly wiped my wet hands on a nearby napkin and hurried over to her.“Is there something I can help you with, Madame?” I asked.The old woman paused, staring through the door at the crowd of customers enjoying their meals. After a moment, she turned back to me and said, “There's someone who wants to meet you, Alessandra. He claims to be a friend of yours.”“A friend?” I repeated, furrowing my eyebrows in confusion. Leaning over her shoulder, I scanned the room for a familiar face, but saw no one I recognized.Mrs. Dubois gently pushed me back, shielding me with her body as she spoke, “If you don't know anyone over there, then just tell me. I will go and fetch some of Leonardo's men over and-”“Wait, Leonardo's men are also here?” My heart skipped a beat as I stared at her with wide eyes. I
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Alessandra's Dilemma.
ALESSANDRA My heart pounded loudly in my chest as I stood frozen before Rocco who was now standing before. I had no idea what to tell him and I was a hundred percent sure that he wouldn't believe a word I said. My mind remained black even when Bianca shot me a look, silently willing me to do something but I couldn't. “I should have known you were not to be trusted but now, I have proof,” Rocco's snarled, turning away from me. “Just wait and see what Leo would do when he finds out you are nothing but a traitor.”Guilt and anxiety flashed through my eyes as I tried to stop him. “Rocco, wait! It's not what you think-”“How boring,” Bianca commented dryly. She blocked his path and faced him. “If you want to tell him, then go ahead. But the truth was that I gave Alessandra a mission to find out if her hot chef colleague is single. She was supposed to ask him out for me, right, Alessandra?”I cleared my throat when I caught Bianca's look and replied, “Y-Yes, but I told you that Leonardo
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Dante is Getting Married?
ALESSANDRA That evening, I decided to pay Mia a visit. When I entered her room, I found her lying on the bed, her entire figure hidden beneath the sheets. Concern etched across my face, I dropped my bag to the floor and moved my tired body toward her. “What's wrong, Mia? Are you feeling unwell?”“D-Dante...” Mia sobbed, clutching the sheets tightly as I tried to pull them away from her.I stilled, my heart racing with anxiety and worry. “What happened to Dante? Is he dead?”“No,” she shook her head, tears streaming down her face. “He's getting married!”“What?”“Mamma just called me, and she said Valentina and Dante are getting married!” she informed me. I sank into the bed, trying to wrap my head around the idea that my former best friend was getting married to my brother-in-law. With both their personalities, I was sure they would never be compatible with each other but that was not my business anymore. “Well, maybe this is what is best for everyone,” I remarked. I knew Mia was n
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Approached By A Stranger.
ALESSANDRA After that night, Leonardo never returned to the house. He stopped calling and texting me, and I lacked the courage to reach out to him. He had every right to be angry, but I wished he would give me a chance to explain.A few days later, I started working at the restaurant Le Jardin Des Saveurs as a gourmet chef. My employer, Mrs. Dubois, was very pleased with my dishes and always took good care of me. According to her, it was Leonardo who helped her start a new life after being abandoned by her husband and children.“I had stage 3 cancer once,” she confided. “My husband, who was Capo working for Davide, didn’t want the world to know the truth, so he locked me up in a hospital for treatment. When I finally recovered, I returned home to find he had taken a new wife, a new mother for my children.”My heart ached as I saw tears well up in her eyes. I grabbed a couple of tissues from the desk and handed them to her. “I’m so sorry, Mrs. Dubois,” I said softly.She dismissed my
