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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Flirting With Her Husband In Her Own Apartment?!
ALESSANDRA I listened to my younger sister's words and gaped, trying to understand her reasons for returning back to California. I knew that her desire to get over Dante played a large role in her decision, but I couldn't understand why she had to go so far away to do that. “Please tell me you are joking,” My voice went stiff as I pulled back my hands from hers. “Do you have any idea what our father would do if you return?”Fear flashed her eyes when she heard my words, causing me to feel slightly bad for scaring her like that. But she needed to know the truth. After witnessing everything that happened to me, Mia was no longer the silly, young girl who believed in the notion of love in our world. “I know,” she admitted with a shaky breath. “But I can't keep doing this, Alessandra. I don't want to be a burden for you and Leo. And I can't stand the thought of staying here for Dante's upcoming wedding, so the best thing for me is to leave.”Anger and resentment surged through me, but
Last Updated : 2024-12-10UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Dinner in my House.
ALESSANDRA Once it was evening, we gathered at the table for dinner. I invited everyone I could think of—people I knew would be happy to attend. Isabella was happy to come, and she even brought Rocco along while Dante and his fiancee also attended the dinner. Hmph, his fiancee. From the moment Valentina entered my house, she kept staring at me eye-to-eye. Her challenge danced silently in her eyes, adding to the smirk on her face. It took every ounce of me not to stab her with my fork. The first course of dinner was filled with a lot of tension. Despite the fancy silverware and delicious food served, no one was able to come up with a decent conversation that would lighten the mood. Isabella kept sending me awkward glances every now and then, while Rocco seemed oblivious to his surroundings and buried his head in his food. Mia was trying her best to avoid looking at the couple opposite her, but Dante's eyes didn't seem to leave her. Meanwhile, Valentina boldly eyed my husband, and
Last Updated : 2024-12-11UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) It's A Persian Rug, Honey.
LEONARDO I knew this dinner was a bad idea. Since the moment Valentina stepped into our house, my wife and her friends have been giving me death glares capable of killing a weakling. Good thing I wasn't as they thought, so I simply ignored their pointed looks and focused on my food. After all, I wasn't the one who invited her enemy to dine with us. But somehow, I ended up being the punching bag instead. “Are you sure this marriage arrangement is a good idea?” Dante whispered once Alessandra stood up to fetch the pasta. He held up his hands in the air when he saw my glare and added, “Look, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying this because I don't want to marry her; it's just that I'm worried about her safety. You know how your wife gets when another woman tries to threaten her position.”My wife. I was very well aware of Alessandra's maddening jealousy when it came to me, something that she would never admit to herself even if she was held at gunpoint. She was the kind of person who
Last Updated : 2024-12-11UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Another Bad Fight Between Them.
LEONARDO An hour later... Keith emerged from the room, wiping his face with a handkerchief before he closed the door. Once his eyes landed on me, he scowled and pulled me to a corner while Dante and Rocco dealt with the panicked women. “Damn it, Leo." He glanced around us before he spoke, “What the hell is wrong with your family? This is the fifth time I have treated you guys in a month.” I shrugged noncommittally. “Well, you knew what you were getting yourself into when you agreed to be my in-house doctor. These little mishaps are something you should get used to from now on.” My doctor ran a hand down his face, clearly worried, so I tried to reassure him a bit, “I'll make sure this doesn't happen again.” “Are you sure about that?” Keith shot me a look. “Because from what I can tell, you can't do shit about your wife.” Something in me bristled at his tone. “Watch your fucking mouth when you speak about my woman, Keith.” “Look, I don't mean any disrespect, but you know what I
Last Updated : 2024-12-11UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Dante's Solemn Oath.
LEONARDO After taking care of my wife, I held an emergency meeting with my mafia lieutenants in my office. The fact that I had summoned them at night made everything seem so serious when it actually really wasn't. Honestly, I had already mapped out a plan since my wife poisoned her ex-best friend. I just didn't want to be alone tonight. “So that means we'll have to switch to another plan.” One of my men, Cortez, spoke after he heard about the unexpected development concerning our plans. “Our men have already started messing with Patrizio's operations, but I'm afraid he'll be alerted by Valentina's current condition. We'll have to take him down with one strike if we really want to succeed.”Something about his tone lightened my mood for some unknown reason. There was no reaction or judgment in his voice when he spoke about what happened in my house, and that's what made him a close favorite of mine. He was one of my men embedded in the police ranks, and his loyalty was unwavering.
Last Updated : 2024-12-12UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) A Sister's Warmth And Love.
ALESSANDRA After ten hours...I woke to the sound of my alarm ringing in the background. A soft groan escaped my lips as I rolled over, stretching my body like a cat. My eyebrows furrowed against the persistent throbbing in my head.With the headache came the flood of sour memories from last night. It was the same ones I'd tried hard to drown with the wine bottle by my bedside table.Valentina's bold declaration... My sweet revenge... Leonardo's furious argument... And then he locked me up in our bedroom.I struggled to hold back my tears for the umpteenth time tonight. My eyes went straight to my phone to check the time. It was five in the morning, and I don't even remember why I'd set such an alarm in the first place. I got up from bed and went straight to the bathroom to pee. When I returned, my eyes fell on the closed door, causing me to pause for a moment.The only reason why I had not screamed for help last night was because I didn't want to worry, Mia. She wouldn't have stood
Last Updated : 2024-12-13UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Sending Her Sister Off To California.
ALESSANDRA The next day, Leo and I escorted our siblings to the airport terminal. The air between us was filled with tense silence as we exchanged hugs. Leo and Dante simply patted each other's backs while Mia and I brawled our eyes out, not caring about the attention we attracted with our cries. Although I had tried my best not to cry, the sight of my sister holding her bag made me emotional once again. Frankly, I couldn't imagine being so far away from her, but I knew this was for her own good. The last thing I wanted was for my father to hurt her too just because she was staying with me. “Call me when you land.” I forced myself to release her. She looked so tiny in her oversized hoodie and sweatpants, making my heart ache with reluctance. “Take care of yourself, and don't let Father force you into doing anything you don't want to do.”Mia nodded obediently and replied. “You should also take care of yourself. Don't allow anyone to bully you just because they think they own you.”
Last Updated : 2024-12-14UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Discovering His Plan.
ALESSANDRA When we were younger, I was scared by Leonardo's intense thoughts. Although I enjoyed dating him in front of my friends and family, not many people knew how difficult he was to deal with. He had always been very possessive and short-tempered, but there was nothing that prepared me for his unique line of thoughts. There were times when I couldn't understand what he was thinking or the reasoning behind them. Like now. I stared at him, trying to understand what he was trying to say, but he refused to even make eye contact with me. He seemed pretty serious, which made the situation even scarier. He wants us to make a baby? Now? What the hell was he thinking?!“Having a baby is not going to solve our issues, Leonardo.” I said softly. Something about his deposition made my heart clench, but I didn't want to waver now. “If you're worried about me running again, that's not going to happen.”Leonardo spared me a glance for the second time during our car ride, and the pain in his
Last Updated : 2024-12-14
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UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Our Story Deserves A Happy Ending Too.
ALESSANDRA One month later... The hot midday sun shone upon the city as we clicked glasses with each guest at the party. Today was the grand opening of my new restaurant, Il Comando di Leone, and it was supposed to be a private event. But Leonardo decided to kick it up a notch by inviting every prominent figure in the city. Or so he claimed. While I stood at the entrance to welcome the guests inside, Leonardo kept the guests inside entertained with practiced ease. Our eyes met for a short while and then, we smiled before we returned to our various activities. The atmosphere in the restaurant was filled with an elegant and sophisticated vibe as an array of different gourmet dishes filled the tables for our guests' preferences. After spending some time chatting with some friends and local business owners, I finally felt a hand wrap around my waist. A small smile tugged my lips as I leaned into the solid chest behind me and teased. “If all my supplies run out today, then it's you
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Are We Finally Safe?
ALESSANDRA Several minutes had passed since Giovanni called Leonardo and gave him our precise location. According to him, he had taken me to an abandoned metal workshop outside the city. He swore he was going to cut me up if Leonardo didn't arrive in one hour. I wasn't very good with numbers, but I was pretty sure that over thirty minutes had passed. Giovanni seemed to be counting too. Once in a while, he would check the time and glance at me to make sure I wasn't doing anything funny. My heart jumped in my chest whenever I heard him laugh after checking the time, causing me today tighten my fists. Leonardo had to know that this was a trap. That's why he was taking so long. I didn't want him to walk here alone like Giovanni demanded but my intuition told me that he was more than capable of doing that. I had to find a way to stall for time. Enough time for Leonardo to come to rescue me. “What happened to Sofia? Why's she not with you?” I asked. After several minutes of searching
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Let's End This Once And For All, Shall We?
ALESSANDRA I woke up with a loud gasp, in a dimly-lit room, bound and tied on a cold, metal table. The single light hanging on the ceiling shone directly over me, nearly blinding my eyes so I shut them immediately. Fear coursed through me as I struggled against my restraints but this one's were much more tighter than the ones Bianca used when she kidnapped me. Handcuffs. This time, I knew it was pointless to try and free myself but that didn't stop me from feeling so scared. I had no idea what Giovanni planned to do with me. Well, except luring Leonardo here so he could finish him. “Shit,” I muttered. There was no way I could let Leonardo come here because of me. I turned my head to the side, squinting my eyes to see if I could recognize any familiar signs about the place. But my attempts were cut off by a single cough at my other side. My head instantly whipped towards the direction of the sound to see someone sitting on a chair in the shadows. “You're finally awake, Mrs. De Ca
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Abducted By Giovanni's Spy.
ALESSANDRA After a whole day had passed, Rocco finally appeared. He looked so guarded and cautious that I tried hard to stifle a laugh despite my fuming deposition throughout the previous night. I didn't blame him for acting that way, though. Everyone knew how dangerous I could be when I was really pissed. He warned me sternly before closing the distance between us. “Don't do anything stupid, Alessandra. You know Leo's only doing it for your sake.”Like hell, he was. The only reason he had imprisoned me here was because he was afraid that I'd run to another country. I guessed he has traveled someplace very far, and he feared that he wouldn't return in time to catch me. Regardless, I still nodded with an innocent expression. Sometimes, men were very easy to fool if one played their cards right, so I had to adapt to the situation. I replied, “I understand. It's just that I also want to do what's right for him too.”Rocco's shoulders relaxed slightly as he brought out the keys of th
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) His Last Card To Play.
LEONARDO As the bright moon settled in the sky, I stood at the entrance of the dimly-lit warehouse located near the dock, personally overseeing the last batch of shipments being delivered to the Russians. The quietness of the night was broken by the sounds of my men loading the weapon crates into the ship. Ivan, who was also dressed in a black shirt and pants, barked out orders to the Russian men on the ship. After most of the shipments were loaded, he finally descended from the ship and came to the warehouse. “Remind me why you are here again?” I asked him a few seconds before lighting my cigarette. Ivan pulled the cigarette out of my lips and flung it away before replying. “Because your stepbrother is still alive, and I don't want to take any risks with this deal. After tonight, the deal will be finalized, and I'll stop nagging you about it.”I glanced at the little army he brought along with him and smiled. “Ah, that must be the reason why you decided to tighten security. Is Gi
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Let's Talk About This Properly.
ALESSANDRA I gently drank the warm soup Isabella brought for me, intentionally ignoring my husband's gaze as we sat down in silence. The hot, soothing liquid slid down my throat, spreading warmth throughout my cold body. Leonardo waited until I placed the bowl down before he slowly closed the distance between us on the bed. Seeing the anxiety and concern on his face hurt a lot because the last thing I wanted was for him to be so worried about me. “Why are you here?” My voice felt a bit stronger this time, but I still refused to meet his gaze. Leonardo reached for me, but then his hand froze midway when he saw my expression. He dropped his hands quietly and stood up from the bed. “I just wanted to explain what really happened back then, Alessandra,” he replied. He started pacing back and forth as he spoke, his hands buried in his pocket. “Look, I know you won't believe anything I tell you now, but I really didn't marry you because I thought you were Stefano's daughter. The truth i
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Please Listen To Me, Alessandra.
ALESSANDRA I entered my room with shaky legs, my mind reeled from the revelation I had just discovered. From the very beginning, I had been somewhat suspicious of Leonardo's motive of marrying me, but I never expected that he was only doing it because he mistook my identity. He must have planned to take over the California mafia after exposing my father for killing his older brother, but then he changed his mind when he found out the truth. Now, it all made sense why he brought Mia to live with us. He claimed he was doing it to protect her from our father, but he must have wanted her to be his woman instead! The feeling of betrayal and hurt burned into my chest as I sat on the bed. Everyone in my life only ever stayed with me because they thought I was useful, and they left when they were disappointed. Even Leonardo. That night, I cried myself to sleep and woke up with a throbbing headache. My eyelids felt too heavy to even lift, and my throat hurt a lot. I figured I should ju
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) The Reason He Married Her.
LEONARDO After making the phone call, I got up from the bed and grabbed a packet of cigarettes and a lighter from the bedside table. I walked to the balcony to clear my thoughts and plan my next steps for handling some unfinished business. The night sky was starless, clouds covering half of the bright moon.I lit a cigarette in my mouth and took a long drag. The nicotine sent a heady rush to my brain, making me feel much light-headed than before. The throbbing headache began to fade away as I released a puff of smoke into the air. Giovanni, my dear stepbrother. I had to admit he had done a very good job hiding in the dark like a cockroach. But if he thought he could reap my pained efforts and take over my mafia organization, then he clearly had a death wish. Now that I have talked to Charles, one of my clients who worked in the city's administrative office, there was no way he was going to survive past the week. As the mayor's defense secretary, Charles had major connections with
UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1) Leonardo's Finally Awake!
ALESSANDRA A week later...I ate breakfast and was reading a novel when I suddenly received a phone call from Rocco. Anxiety gripped my heart as I picked up the call and said. “Hello, Rocco.”“Leo has woken up, and he's been asking for you.” He announced. “I'll text you the address so you can come visit him immediately.”I shot up from my seat. “Really? I'm coming!”My heart pounded in my chest as I changed my clothes and rushed into the waiting car. When we finally arrived at the location Rocco sent us, I was already a bit dizzy from anticipation as I entered the house, ignoring the guards’ greetings. I just wanted to confirm it myself. I needed to see him with my two eyes and touch him with my fingers to convince myself that he was truly awake. After taking several turns in the large house, I finally found Isabella in the hallway. As I closed the distance between us with hurried steps, I called out to her. “Isabella, where's he?”Isabella pointed at the door near her with a smile
