All Chapters of Marrying the Mafia's Daughter: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

MAVERICKI couldn’t believe they vandalized my car with lipstick. They wrote bitch and slut in bold letters on the windshield.I was furious— mad, but I wouldn’t give them the satisfaction of proving them right. Homer just arrived before I could even get in my car. I didn’t even know how he got in here so fast, and he told me not to watch the video. So, I followed his advice.He offered to drive home, and when I told him I wanted to go to my apartment, he didn’t resist.I showered and washed off the scent of martini on my body, then changed into an anime-printed T-shirt and pajama bottoms. Since I haven’t bought a bed or a mattress, I had to crash on the couch for tonight.I wasn’t done putting some boxes in the corner when I heard a knock.When I thought it was Homer, I was wrong. Seeing Lake in my apartment and my room was both a relief and a shock. I saw the anger and pain in his eyes, but all died away before he hugged me tight.I sighed in his arms as I hugged him back, but what

MAVERICKThis man kissed me like he was honored. Lake kissed me like it was the end of the world tomorrow. Then he took his time, with no urgency but passion between us, and he absolutely knew how to make a woman’s ovary beg. He was a damn good kisser.I’d never kissed many, but his way was definitely memorable.His hand slipped into my pajama top, dragging his hand all the way to my chest, leaving traces of electrifying sensations in its wake.I wasn’t wearing anything sexy or cute, and it was intentional. Since our sexual tensions crackled between us, becoming more intense, I tried not to wear something revealing that gave him the idea of seducing him.I was hoping this night would end without me waking up tomorrow with regrets. Still, the way he looked at me with such intensity of desires in his eyes, like I only existed for him to be fondled, I got the feeling that we both felt the same and maybe whatever was going on between us—the tension would die away once we slept together.H

LAKE“Um. I changed my mind. I don’t want a spa anymore.” I felt the firm grip of her hand around mine.We were already inside the salon, our booking confirmed, when she suddenly changed her mind, which confused me.“Why? What’s wrong?” I looked at her, suddenly feeling uncomfortable.“The women over there are the ones at the Bazz.”I followed her gaze. Those women chatting while getting their nails done with Champagne on the table. “Those two?”“Yeah. So can we get out of here now?”“Of course, baby. Hold on a minute. Stay here. Don’t move.”“Where are you going?” She looked worried.“Trust me on this.”I went to the girls, and they instantly recognized me.“Lake?” The blonde smiled widely.“Oh, my God. What are you doing here? Nat would be so jealous right now.” She shooed the woman doing her nails.“Really? Well, tell her this. If any of you, and that includes her, will pull that stunt again on my wife, I will sue all your asses and make sure you all in up in Mexico? Did you fuckin

MAVERICKLake’s eyebrows met, waiting for his mother to reply.“I want alone time with her.”He was hesitant at first but rose to his feet and kissed the top of my head. “If she makes you uncomfortable, just yell out.”“You didn’t just say that. I’m not the one making her uncomfortable,” his mother said to him.Once Lake was gone inside the house, I shifted in my seat. My heart thundered in my chest.“Did he really do what he said?”“Yeah, and I’m dumb. Now I feel so embarrassed. Considering our situation, I thought he was doing those to make me feel comfortable around him. Like he said, we have to make it look real in front of people. So I did what I did. It was nothing personal.”“You don’t like my son, Maverick?” Her question caught me off guard.I looked her in the eye and saw nothing but a loving and concerned mother. “I like him, but that’s it. I can’t fall for him. Our situation is complicated, and it’s contractual. It has an expiry date.”“Why not? It’s just a contract. What’s

LAKE“I’ll take it to her. I want a tennis bracelet.”“All right. I’ll go shop it personally.”“Thanks.”“With that viral video online, aren’t you going to comment on that? People on social media know how to connect dots, Lake. The video is posted by a friend of the woman you’ve been sleeping with. Have you seen your personal account? They’re roasting you. I’m surprised you’re this calm.”“I’m too busy to give that video a second of my time. And I’m happy.”“The video might be gone, but what about that poor woman?” Her words stiffened me. She was right. Nowadays, you have to stand up for yourself on social media and explain yourself because they have the right to freedom of speech. Sometimes it sucked.“Fine.”“And the girl. The flowers are for her, right?” When I did not reply, Venus smiled. “Finally. I’m happy for you, Lake.”“Thanks, Ve.”I came home to a very silent penthouse. I also overlooked her car park at my private parking space.I went to her room. She wasn’t there. I looke