“Where are you going, Dad?” Valentina asked her father when she found her father dressed up to go somewhere. Her mother had stopped talking to her ever since she expressed her interest in Vladimir. “To Vladimir’s house for a business dinner. The Mexicans are giving us too much trouble,” Frencesco answered with a deep sigh. He was tired now with the continuous ongoing war. Valentina’s eyes glinted hearing that. To Vladimir’s house! Oh she was finding ways to meet the man of her dreams somehow. And the opportunity landed in her lap just like that. “Dad, may I come with you for this dinner,” she asked in her sweet goodgirl voice. Frencesco looked at his daughter with a frown. “Why do you want to go there? What will you do there, Tina?”Valentina blinked nervously. Her father's intrusive eyes made her anxious for a few seconds. But then she controlled herself and smiled brighter. “I was thinking about meeting Rose. I feel bad that because of me she had to marry a man like Vladimir So
“What happened?” Klaus asked Lauren when he found her stressed in the parking arena of his office.She removed the phone from her ear and let out a heavy sigh, her voice trembling and eyes filled with tears. “Oh thank God you came, Klaus. Now only you can help me.”“Why? What happened?” He questioned pocketing his hands in his pants. She took a step further, almost invading Klaus' personal space. “You remember the building renovation project Dad got us?” Lauren asked in an urgency. “Dad called. A high inspection team came there and detected some issues with the building material. I don't understand what to do,” She cried and threw her arms around him, crying.Klaus startled for a moment at her sudden move. Hesitantly, to calm her, he pulled his hands out of his pockets and caressed her back. “Don't be stressed, Lauren. I know you will find some solution to this. You always do.”Lauren sniffed in his arms. “I can't. I tried everything, Klaus. But I can't handle this matter. This sort
“Good evening, brother-in-law,” Valentina whispered as she placed a small kiss on Vladimir’s handsome, scarless cheek. Vladimir clenched his teeth as anger surged through his body. “I hope my cousin is keeping you happy, Vladimir,” Frencesco’s daughter said in an over-sweet voice as she stood beside him and held his arm in a friendly way. Mistake! She made a mistake by touching the man in a way which could end her life on the spot, had she not been the mafia princess. “And who exactly are you to question me and my wife's relationship status, Miss Barbieri,” Vladimir violently hissed before He gripped her wrist which was holding his arm and squeezed it harshly. Valentina visibly paled at his words. “Vladimir I was…”“Pakhan!” He sneered as his gaze sharpened coldly at her. “We are not on a first name basis! Don't forget your limits, Miss Barbieri,” He whipped before yanking her hand away and turning to Frencesco, the Don of Cosa Nostra.“Your daughter lacks etiquettes and basic soci
“Now tell me the truth, How is he treating you?” Mia demanded her sister the moment they were in the living room. She completely and thoroughly ignored Valentina. Rose glanced at their cousin and gave her sister a look. “Oh, ignore her. I don't give a damn about her presence, Rose.”Valentina, who was scrutinizing the Sokolov mansion, turned her eyes towards them, her bruised ego couldn't take another insult and she fumed at Mia, “Well I don't care about your presence either. Don't forget I am your Capo’s daughter. I will ask Dad to marry you off to a Russian as well just like he did with your sister!”Unlike Rose, Mia didn't hold back from showing people their places. And Valentina! She was waiting for a chance to tell her what she thinks about her!“Didn't you hear what my brother-in-law told you, Valentina?” Mia’s lips stretched into a sly smile. “You do not even have the basic manners of our world. Trust me, Nobody would want to marry you and unlike Rose, I won't accept your fath
“Answer me, Sila?” Vladimir rasped slowly, his eyes aflamed with the burning fire of anger. His sister's condition brought out the chained devil inside him. “Answer me!”Suddenly, the whole family walked there. Boris and Isaac’s eyes widened in horror noticing Sila’s condition. “Sila?” Boris walked to his daughter, removed his coat and wrapped it around her shoulders.Francesco stepped forward. “Sila. What happened to you?”Everyone there bombarded her with questions. Her father and brothers both were waiting for her answer so that they could annihilate the man! However Sila daringly stared at her husband. For a moment they both went back a few hours ago in time. ..“I am sorry, Lauren but my husband cannot help you today. We have a family dinner planned at my brother's house and we can't skip it,” Sila told Lauren when she asked Klaus to come with her to the construction site. “Right Klaus?” She asked him again, batting her eyelashes at him as she got on her tiptoes and placed he
“Rose, Dante went missing after that night. His father is doing everything to find him but nothing worked. In fact, a few days ago, Uncle held a code meeting for that reason,” Mia said, holding her sister's hand while gauging her reaction. “A meeting?” Rose asked, blinking in surprise and apprehension. Mia nodded and Rose paled hearing that. Holding a high-level meeting speaks volumes about the gravity of the situation. “Mia, What if he is dead?” She whispered, horrified. Infact she wanted to ask what if Vladimir killed him. Mia watched her sister getting anxious about Dante. She needed to do something to stop her overthinking and from taking her to the door of guilt. Rose was the most innocent creature she had seen in this world. The girl could never harm a fly let alone a person, not even when that person had harmed her. Valentina and Vladimir were the live examples of it. “Rose. Calm down. I will try to find everything I could about Dante but you must not think too much about
“Don't forget why you are here, Mia,” Nico warned his younger daughter. He allowed Mia to stay here because his wife convinced him that their younger daughter would keep them updated about the reality of Rose and Vladimir’s relationship. In short, Mia was there to act as Nico’s spy. “Yes, father,” Mia whispered silently and stepped away from him immediately. Nico turned to Rose and looked at her disappointedly. She wet her lips in fright, meeting her father's stern gaze. Yes, he couldn't hurt her anymore. Not after how her husband warned him but old fears die hard. “You should be doing what is expected of you, not this!” He still managed to show his displeasure in a low voice regarding her life choices. Rose took a step back from him as well. Nico's angry gaze hinted her how furious her father was with her. It was a miracle that he allowed Mia to stay with her. “Rose, My dear niece,” Francesco called her and she gladly shifted her attention to her uncle and gave him a small smi
Sila's eyes once again went to her bruised neck in the mirror. The things she felt today when Klaus Barbieri touched her, shocked Sila to the depth of her soul. She never thought her body could react to anyone's touch like this. Was that the miracle everyone talked about? It seemed it was, she thought, fisting her hands tightly at her sides while staring at her reflection in the mirror. Sila Sokolov’s eyes glinted as she thought about the moment of joy she spent in her husband's arms. She would like to relive those heated moments. She was not some pitiful, self degrading girl afterall. However there was one bump in the road. One person standing between her and her happiness. Lauren Stone! Her husband himself confessed that he was in love with her Lauren. And still he married her. Tsk! Sila traced the hickey on her neck with her forefinger. “Klaus Barbieri. I wanted to keep you because of my pride. But now I want you to make me feel alive again. So your love for Lauren must di
“Sila,” Boris pulled his daughter into a tight hug when he noticed the color she was wearing. Maroon! The dark bold color she loved and used to wear but stopped because of the tragedy she went through in life.“You look beautiful in this dress my dear girl,” Boris complimented her.Sila’s insides clenched at the compliment, her emotions conflicted between horror and moving out of those horrors. “I don't know why I bought it. It's just…” she stammered a little as she suddenly got conscious about her dress. “You look like my Sila, today. That old carefree girl who used to smile alot and live the life beautifully,” Boris said in a thick tone as his emotions chocked him. “That old Sila is no more alive, Otets,” she let out through the clenched throat. Boris could only stare at his daughter hearing her disheartening words. She heaved out a heavy breath and shook her head slightly while changing the subject. “Where is Vlad?” “With his wife. The girl came here without informing him.”
The music buzzed through the crowded room. The soft lights flashing on the dance floor made it lively. However, among the revelry, one couple stood out. Vladimir and Rose. Others were enjoying the dancing and music, Vladimir was making sure his wife understands the consequences of crossing him.Rose forced herself to not let any painful expression come to her face. However, her husband’s bruising grip on her waist was making it hard for her to keep herself void of any expression. Gathering her courage, she gazed at him with teary eyes and begged him to not hurt her. However, her husband’s heart was made of stone. It wouldn't melt with a few tears or winces of pain. Rose' heart ached at his actions. She wanted to get away from him and go to someone who would treat her with respect, someone whose presence would calm her anxiety. Someone like Edward. Rose' eyes widened at the thought. Where did that come from? How could she even think like this about another man? She was married f
“Enjoying yourself, Babochka?” Rose's heart skipped a beat before she slowly raised her paled face, hearing the voice of her husband. The former fear and anxiety returned with full force. Inhaling sharply, she turned around and came face to face with her sinner of a husband, The Pakhan of Sokolov Bratva and the gaze He sent her way, chilled her spine right away on the seat. Vladimir’s eyes coldly stared at his wife's pale features. Her trembling lips and wide eyes spoke volume about her treachery. Every beautiful thing is a deception, He repeated the quote in his mind on a repeated loop. His wife’s proximity with Hunter Farrel’s son sparks fury inside his veins. “Rose? Who is he?” Edward asked, resting his hand on her elbow softly when he saw how Rose stiffened seeing the man who effortlessly snatched the attention of few people around them. Vladimir's eyes flashed like a thunderbolt when another man touched his property. He took a step forward to rip Hunter’s son’s hand o
Sila’s breath hitched in her throat as his firm arms wrapped around her upper body. Her heartbeat literally thudded in her ear and she was afraid he might hear it clearly. “Klaus, leave me!” She was relieved that she didn't stutter. She took a deep breath to calm her racing heart and collect her emotions. “As I told you you can't leave until I don't allow you?” He said, opening his eyes, his face calm and thick voice hoarse, left no room for discussion but Sila was Sila who loves to disobey him. “And who are you?” She demanded, “who are you to tell me this? First you jumped into my space and slept beside me and now ordering me around? What gave you the idea that I will follow your commands?”Klaus smiled. A charming smile which stirred her heart. He pulled her close, their faces apart from each other with only a mere inches. “I am your husband, Love. And I slept beside you because you were clutching my hand as if your life depended on it. So, I couldn't ignore my wife’s silent pl
“You are so fucking sexy, Sila. Like a nymph, like a goddess.” His hands snaked around her waist as he yanked her body up and his mouth latched into her navel with his tongue stroking it gently while hands caressing her naked body all over. Sila’s breath stuck in her throat. “You wouldn’t forget this night, Baby. I promise you!” Saying this he ripped her panty apart. A startled gasp left by Sila’s mouth as she thrashed on the bed, hyperventilating. Her hands aimlessly moved around, to find something which could provide her some solace, anything. “Please….” She murmured. “Please….no…” she whimpered with closed eyes until a cold hand clutched her hand and pulled her into something hard yet warm. “Shhh.. let it go. You are safe now, Cara!” Sila stiffened, when the coast yet strong voice sang near her ear and her body slowly relaxed in the warm proximity of her saviour. She felt like him pulling her out of the dark abyss of her torment slowly as she clutched into his hand tightly. “S
Kajio’s eyes locked on the Bratva Pakhan. For a moment, he was stunned to see him there, how the fuck they managed to invade his very private property about which nobody knew. But he controlled his emotions and grinned standing straight and presenting himself unfazed, as if he didn't give a damn about Vladimir Sokolov’s presence there. “I am surprised to see you here, Sinner,” Kajio grinned with his ugly yellow teeth, even though his eyes betrayed his confidence and showed a glimpse of unease which Vladimir read like an open book. “Did you come to meet me?”Instead, Vladimir briefly gazed at his men in the shaby warehouse. Eight! They were only eight. He took out a cigar from his cigar case, put it in his mouth and lit it using his lighter while gazing at his sideways. “You are failing miserably, Kajio.” He shook his head in disappointment. Kajio’s eyebrows curled together. “Failing at what?” He demanded, meeting Vladimir's eyes head on. The man was known for his cruelty but in fron
“Why?” Rose’s curiosity cum fear couldn't help her to stop there but enquire further, “What wrong did she do to him that he…..killed her!” she licked her lips equally scared imagining that gruesome death given by her husband to the poor woman. Even though rumor spread around him killing her over a small mistake but Rose was suspicious about the whole scenario. Only a psychopath monster could do that to his wife. “Nothing big! She only…” “Rose….” Rose flinched back with the high-pitched voice and her attention turned behind Dmitry’s figure. Valentina with her boyfriend, Edward, sprinted towards them. Dmitry voluntarily stepped aside. “We will talk later!” He said lowly. Rose instantly collected herself and straightened. “I almost thought you wouldn't come today!” Valentina said as she grabbed her hand. “Hello, Rose!” Edward smiled at Rose who returned it hesitantly. “Come, I have something to share with you and we are already late for class.” Seeing Valentina’s exciteme
“Brat?” Isaac's eyebrows curled together as he witnessed the brewing fury swirling in his brother’s eyes. “What do you want, Isaac?” Vladimir snapped as He took out a cigar from his cigar case and lit it while fixing his brother with a stern gaze. “You look furious.” Isaac mentioned, crossing his hands to his chest. “And smoking in the middle of the night. You only smoke in anger, especially at this moment in time.”“Isaac. Just fuck off. I am in no mood to chat.” Isaac wouldn't be Isaac if he accepted his brother's warning. “I think you should be with Rose, Brat. She might quell this….”“Shut the fuck up!” Vladimir bellowed at his brother, throwing the burning cigar on the floor and getting into his brother's face before pulling his collar. “Stop interfering in my fucking marriage. You, Otets and that little guest of ours. Why Everyone seem to be interested in my marriage? Go get a fucking life!” He jerked him away after lashing out. Little guest? Isaac's eyes narrowed further.
“Dinner is ready,” Rose said to her husband who was sitting on the sofa elegantly like a king. He was holding a glass of liquor in his right hand while his one leg was crossed over the other.The dim light of the room made it hard for Rose to detect her husband's mood. “Are you hungry, Babochka?” Vladimir’s velvety deep voice penetrated her ears and Rose’ heart skipped a beat. “I…n..no. I am not hungry, Pakhan,” she stammered nervously when Vladimir uncrossed his legs and sat straight. She thought He was about to walk to her and that thought peaked her anxiety. “Good. So you wouldn't have any problem sitting with me here for a while,” He asked, nodding and Rose shook her head. “Sit with you?” Rose blinked in surprise. Even though the room was dimly illuminated she could feel his gaze intensely fixed on her. “Any problem?” Vladimir’s stern tone erupted goosebumps to her whole body. “No.”“Then what are you waiting for? Come and sit with me.”Rose inhaled sharply as He spoke in a