All Chapters of UNDER LEO'S COMMAND (The De Castello Family #1): Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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

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

ALESSANDRA The couple in front of me remained oblivious to my presence as they continued to kiss each other. Once I was able to process my thoughts, I approached them, my steps fast and hasty. Mia was the first to notice me, her eyes widening in surprise. Ignoring her, I tapped Dante on the back, causing him to turn around just as I slapped him hard across the face.“Lexi!” Mia exclaimed in horror. She immediately positioned herself between us. “You didn't need to do that-”I exploded, “You better keep quiet if you don't want me to hit you too!” My attention shifted to my brother-in-law, “She is 16, Dante. How could you do this?!”Mia tried to defend him, “But I was the one who kissed him first!”“I don't care!” I yelled back. Clearly she wasn't thinking straight because her horny teenage hormones but Dante was supposed to know better. And it seemed he did. Because he stepped forward to face me, hands running down his face, “Shit, Alessandra. I don't know what I was thinking,” he a

LEONARDO This motherfucker was really trying to piss me off. As I turned off the auto-mode and took control of the steering wheel, I cast a look at the black car through the rearview mirror. The car was no longer alone but it had three more cars accompanying it. My blood boiled in my veins as I gripped the steering wheel, knuckles white.Whoever these people were, they must have followed me from my office which meant that my headquarters' location had been exposed. The first black car rammed into me again, causing my car to skid against the asphalt but I quickly regained control this time. My senses became more sharper and attuned to the situation as I avoided being flanked by all three cars. The last car hit me harder this time, but I quickly countered the skid to avoid the close call. I slammed on the brakes, letting the SUV shoot past me, then floored the accelerator, ramming its rear bumper with all the force I could muster. The SUV swerved, momentarily losing control.Taking

ALESSANDRA As I racked my brain about how to find an opportunity to confront Bianca, a sudden knock on the door grabbed my attention. I went to the door and opened it, thinking it was Mia who had come to see me but I was wrong. “You better have a very good reason for calling me here,” Bianca walked past her. “I have to return downstairs before Massimo starts looking for me so you have any new information about the secret Russian trade?” she asked. My blood boiled by her presence, but I forced myself to reply calmly, “I have something even better.” I grabbed a glass of water from the nearby table and threw it at her, drenching her completely.“What the hell, Alessandra?!” Bianca gasped, eyes wide with disbelief and shock. She retreated, her dress soaked. “This dress is very no expensive. Why did you do that?!”“That's what you get for lying to me!” I snapped. Her face switched from genuine confusion to realization and surprise. I planted my hands on my hips and I asked her, “Did y