All Chapters of THE MAFIA'S PRISONER: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

“I have heard quite a few stories about you from my people, Lady Lavigne.”The woman exuded the very image of a leader’s wife. From her poised gestures to her sophisticated appearance and refined way of speaking, she carried herself with an elegance that was almost regal. Rather than resembling the wife of a crime boss, she seemed more fittingly described as the empress of a grand empire..Chateau offered a faint smile. “I hope they were good things, Madame Aurora,” she replied softly and politely. Aurora responded with a gracious smile. It seemed Chateau had learned much during her week-long stay at Rosemount.“Since this is the first time I’ve met you, would it be all right if we chatted a bit in front of the ladies, Lady Lavigne?”Chateau blinked, processing the question before responding. She wasn’t sure if there was an ulterior motive behind Aurora’s request to “chat,” but the woman’s warm and genuine smile dispelled her doubts.The young woman, dressed in her sky-blue gown, nodd

It had been two days since her meeting with Aurora Levere and three days since Chateau last encountered Leonard Hugues.Not a moment passed without Leonard occupying her thoughts. Chateau was consumed by a nagging anxiety that she couldn't shake. She desperately wanted to see him. Yet, when she recalled her conversation with Aurora and the details the woman had shared about Leonard, she felt utterly at a loss for how to compose herself in front of him.“I’ve been thinking about Leonard so much it’s as if he’s taken up space in my heart and mind!” Chateau scoffed at herself, standing frozen in place.Was that true? Had Leonard truly claimed a space in her thoughts? She shook her head several times, trying to dismiss the absurd idea that had just crossed her mind. There was no way she would allow someone like him to occupy such a place in her. From any perspective, Leonard wasn’t the kind of man who could easily win her over.Especially considering the fact that Leonard wasn’t a good pe

"La Ravenl?" Leonard Hugues repeated, his voice devoid of inflection, as though the name held no significance to him.Giraud, leaning lazily against the wall, gave a slow nod. His eyes flickered with unease as he exhaled a thin plume of smoke. “Troublesome,” he muttered, the word hanging heavily in the air.Leonard’s gaze was steady, his expression unreadable. “Define ‘troublesome,’” he said, his tone sharp enough to cut through Giraud’s attempt at nonchalance.The older man shifted uncomfortably but kept his smirk. “They’re not just a group of killers. They’re chaos incarnate. Gabriel must know that, yet he sends you. Strange, isn’t it?”Leonard said nothing, his silence more biting than any retort.Giraud continued, his voice tinged with mockery. “Handling La Ravenl isn’t something a lone hitman can do, even one like you. You’re not Gabriel’s prized puppet for nothing, but let’s not pretend you can—”“Speak plainly or leav

Two days after the orders were issued, the day Leonard would execute Gabriel's directive finally arrived. After gathering intelligence and formulating a plan, Leonard set out for the headquarters of La Ravenl—not to form an alliance, but to seize leadership of the group. Based on Sance's information, La Ravenl's primary base was located in Port-de-Bouc.Leonard went alone, without any members of Lafleur, and certainly not Giraud. He figured the bearded man was still stung by Leonard's words from two days ago or had realized his tendency to criticize Leonard's methods was unnecessary for this mission. Either way, Leonard didn't care; Giraud was hardly someone he depended on.Driving himself, Leonard arrived at a bustling building marked by the presence of numerous luxury vehicles in its parking lot. It was Crowleyds Casino, the largest in Port-de-Bouc, and a well-known front for La Ravenl. However, Leonard knew better than to assume negotiations with La Ravenl would involve a simple ca

“Leonard?” Chateau gasped in disbelief. It truly was Leonard Hugues standing before her—the man she had been observing from a distance, staggering unsteadily. Her decision to approach him proved correct, as the man who nearly collapsed was someone she knew well.“Chateau…” Leonard’s voice was low, tinged with surprise. He hadn’t expected to run into her here, especially not in his current disheveled state. Yet, as startled as he was, he assumed Chateau must be even more shocked—it was likely the first time she’d seen him so battered and covered in blood.“What happened to you?” Chateau asked, her face pale and her brow furrowed. Clearly uncomfortable at the sight of blood, she instinctively reached out to steady Leonard, preventing him from collapsing.Leonard brushed aside his exhaustion. His injuries didn’t seem important anymore—not when he could see Chateau standing before him, unharmed. Relief softened his features as he asked, “Are you alright?”His concern confused Chateau, who