All Chapters of IN THE CAPO'S BED: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

LILITH POVI was halfway done with the meal when Giovanni started to speak again.He leaned back in his chair, his predatory gaze scanning the room as he swirled the wine in his glass. His attention settled briefly on a man in a tailored navy suit seated two tables away.At least, that was what I believed he was looking at. The man chuckled at something his companion said, but his hand never left the edge of his knife. He was holding the knife with the golden handle as if it were his possession rather than using it to eat as everyone was.“See that man over there?” Giovanni’s said, his voice low. “The one who’s too relaxed, but his fingers are always touching the knife like it’s part of him? That’s Pietro Marino. He runs the rackets in Verona. Killed a man once just because he reached for the wrong breadbasket at dinner.”I blinked, glancing subtly in Pietro’s direction. He looked ordinary enough until you noticed his movements, the way he scanned the room like he owned it. He looked

LILITH POVI sighed as the professor finished the lesson for the day. It was what I had been looking forward to.Last night's event kept finding its way into my head, and I couldn't push it out. I had tossed and turned on my bed all night while my brain conjured the image of an injured Giovanni. Some of the pictures were good, while some were nauseating.The ones I couldn't get out of my head were the nauseating ones where several bodies lay on a heap in front of the restaurants with their head blown off. While Giovanni stood at the side, his blood quickly drained. It was certain he would soon be like the heap of dead bodies, but at least he would look as handsome as ever while at it.He had only gotten injured in his right arm; that was the exact place I had seen exposed while he was shooting the opponents before exposing himself as if he were some protagonist in a story with a lot of plot armor.I couldn't get past that image of him in my head, and I had tried my best to push it out

LILITH POV Blend in and do not get caught. Giovanni had said before I stepped out of the car. I had thought it was an easy job. At least, the one he had required me to do with the banker a few days ago had seemed easy, although unnerving as I wasn't prepared for it. This seemed worse. He was watching every move I made from the hidden camera in the stupid bracelet he had made me wear. And right now, he would definitely see how nervous I was. I let in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. A small smile played on my face as I walked towards the main building of the Grand Aurelia Villa. The Aurelia villa was a wealthy estate perched on a hill offering sweeping views of Ravello. The Villa's sprawling gardens were lit with golden fairy light, casting a warm glow on the manicured hedges and marble fountains. The soft hum of classical music drifted from a string quartet stationed near the entrance, their melodies mingling with the murmur of conversations and the gentle clink of champagne

GIOVANNI POVThe bastard was here.I had only wanted to watch all that was happening from afar. Well, I trusted Raven could keep everything under control. At least she had managed to put Victoria in her place and not let herself be intimidated by the spoilt brat until my intervention.If I hadn't intervened, Victoria would have had her security toss out Raven, but that wasn't what I wanted.Victoria had given me a personal invitation to this event, and I declined, telling her someone would be attending instead of me. I never wanted to come here as I had a reason for staying hidden in the first place. There were too many enemies here, looking, waiting for me.Raven was unknown and could easily do what I ordered her without getting detected.Now, the attention I had been avoiding on her had been created the moment she had bade on the necklace.The damned necklace always causes this much chaos. I had no choice but to rescue her.Now, the painting.I had seen it before. It was at the Ricc

LILITH POVTWO WEEKS LATER"And Time is up. Please stop writing and put your pens down." Dr Livia instructed, "Enjoy your summer."Her exam was the last paper for the term.I handed her my paper, picking up my bag by the side of the door, before joining the students walking towards the entrance.I sighed, allowing the warmth of the sun to caress my face. The weather was favorable today and a clear indication of the summer break. Summer break. I mused. I had never had any meaningful ones, not counting the ones I had with Casey.But that was before I began to take the responsibility of looking after my mother and Romeo.Casey and I often camped in her house. I had nowhere else to go, and her parents usually preferred where she was in close proximity.They weren't as strict as my mother, but they were only being cautious.Despite how lovely Ponteverde could be, summer break was mostly the time when most kidnappings occurred. Children, teens, and even adults would go camping, hiking, or