All Chapters of Claimed by the ruthless Mafia Lord: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Alex’s POVThe gala ended much later than expected. The grandeur of the evening, with its glittering chandeliers and symphony of polite conversations, had done little to drown out the unease brewing in Kelly.She had smiled when required, spoken graciously to our peers, and even managed to laugh at a few jokes. But beneath her poised exterior, I could see the subtle shift in her demeanor. Gina’s presence had rattled her more than she wanted to admit, and it was tearing me up inside.I escorted her out of the ballroom, my hand resting lightly on her back as we navigated through the clusters of lingering guests. She said goodbye politely, but her responses were curt, her attention barely focused. I kept my expression neutral, but internally, I was counting down the seconds until we were alone.As soon as we reached the car, Kelly slid into the seat without a word, folding her arms across her chest and staring out of the window. I sighed quietly before joining her. The tension in the air

Kelly's POVThe moment I stepped into the office, the atmosphere shifted. Whispers followed me like a shadow, each murmur biting at my confidence. It wasn’t paranoia; I caught their glances, the way their conversations paused when I walked by, the poorly hidden smirks.This is the third day after the gala, but still they are not reducing the gossips. I'm just going to pretend I don't hear or see them.The headline from the following morning’s tabloids had made its rounds: “The Flawless Couple: Alex and a Mysterious Beauty Steal the Spotlight at Last Night’s Gala.” I didn’t have to guess who the “mysterious beauty” was.“Morning, Cinderella,” Lisa, one of my colleagues, greeted with a tone so saccharine it made my teeth ache.“Good morning,” I replied evenly, choosing not to engage. I walked past her toward my desk, keeping my head high.“Guess she’s not taking interview requests yet,” I heard another coworker quip behind me, followed by a snicker.The words stung, but I forced myself

Kelly’s POVThe house was quiet, save for the faint hum of the air conditioning. I sat in the kitchen with a mug of tea, my mind racing. Seeing Gina in Alex’s room earlier had shaken me. She had no business being there or in his life at all, but the audacity of her presence, her smugness, and the way she claimed to know Alex so well had struck a nerve I didn’t want to acknowledge.“God, what she made smells so good.” I made sure to check the pots; whatever, she's a bitch.I needed to talk to someone, and Daniela was always my go-to. She had a knack for telling me things I didn’t want to hear but needed to, and right now, I craved her blunt honesty.Reaching for my phone, I dialed her number.“Kelly? What’s up?” Daniela’s voice was bright, as though she’d been expecting my call.“I need to talk,” I said, my voice trembling.“Uh-oh. Spill,” she replied, her tone immediately shifting to one of concern.I hesitated before letting the words tumble out. “It’s Gina. She was in Alex’s room to

Alex’s POVKelly had already gone to bed. I'd gone to check on her, her soft breathing echoing faintly through the room. She was safe now, but my mind refused to settle. Gina’s reappearance and her audacity to approach Kelly boiled my blood. How can that bitch think of bribing Kelly, and that Holly girl had the audacity to show up? Should have killed her a while ago.I leaned back in my chair, exhaling slowly. My mind was already racing with plans to handle this situation. Gina had crossed a line, and I wasn’t about to let it slide. Picking up my phone, I scrolled through my contacts until I found Finn’s name.The phone rang; his groggy voice answered.“Boss? It’s late,” Finn muttered.“I need you to wake up. This is urgent,” I said, my tone firm.Finn sighed audibly. “What’s going on?”“Gina,” I spat the name like it was venom. “I need you to track someone down for me. Her current boyfriend, or rather, her lover. The former bodyguard my ex-wife left me for. I need to know what he’s d

Kelly’s POVThe next morning, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I actually did make Alex change his mind about me leaving the company. His concern for my safety was valid, but leaving the company felt like an abandonment of my principles. I needed to take control of the narrative, both for myself and for us.Without much thought, out of excitement, I grabbed my phone and dialed Daniela. She answered the call, her voice cheerful despite the early hour.“Kelly! Morning! Are you okay?”“Hi, Daniela. I’m okay,” I began hesitantly. “Actually, I wanted to update you about the work stuff.”“Of course! Spill it,” she said, her tone shifting to one of curiosity.I took a deep breath. “I’ve decided I’m not leaving the company. Alex and I came to a compromise. At first I accepted it because of Gina and the attempt on my life, but I need to live and not be in hiding just because some ex-wife misses what she once had. There'll be increased security measures, but I’m staying.”There was a pause bef