All Chapters of HEART OF THE RUTHLESS - A Mafia First Love : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Edward stormed away from the dining room, his anger boiling over. He needed to escape from the suffocating tension, the biting words, and the damnable refusal in Cecilia’s eyes. Why was she so stubborn? Why couldn't she see that he was the one who could give her everything, the one who loved her? His hands clenched into fists as he made his way to his study, slamming the door shut behind him.Inside, the air felt colder, even though the room was well-lit and warm. He paced back and forth, his mind swirling with thoughts of Cecilia. His frustration mounted as he recalled the defiance in her voice, the way she rejected him so easily. Why can’t she love me? he thought bitterly, his mind racing. He had given her everything, his power, his wealth, his protection and still, she turned away. Why couldn’t she understand? He wasn’t like the others. He wasn’t like Joshua. He had won her, why couldn’t she just accept it?He gritted his teeth, his anger turning inward. This is my fault, he told h

The dimly lit room was draped in luxury, but to Cecilia, it felt suffocating. Her heart raced as Edward stood by the door, his intense gaze locked on her. The air between them was heavy, thick with unspoken tension. "You're my wife now," Edward said, Cecilia, sitting stiffly on the edge of the bed, clenched her hands together to stop them from shaking. “I didn't want this marriage,” she whispered, her voice shaking but firm. "You forced me into this, Edward." Edward's lips curved into a smirk, but his eyes burned with something darker. "Do you think I care about what you want, Cecilia?" “You've already taken everything from me. Do you still need to break me completely?” she saidhis smirk disappeared, replaced by an icy glare as he leaned down, placing his hands on either side of her, caging her in. “You belong to me now,” he said, his breath hot against her face. “Body, soul, everything. Don't make me remind you of that.” cecilia turned her face away, tears threatening to fa

Cecilia opened her eyes. She felt a touch, but there was no one in the room. Could it have been Edward? She closed her eyes again and drifted back to sleep. Behind the wall, Edward stood watching her. "I'm sorry. Maybe the way I love you is wrong, but I truly love you, Cecilia," he whispered. With a heavy heart, Edward turned and left for Paris. _____ The music still pounded inside the club as Brooklyn stumbled out into the club, Her heels wobbled unevenly against the pavement, her head spinning from the cocktails she’d downed hours earlier. The parking lot was dimly lit, with only the faint glow of a few flickering streetlights Brooklyn muttered to herself, brushing her long hair out of her face. “God, I need to get home… where did I even park?” She squinted, trying to focus, her blurred vision making everything seem further away than it actually was.As she walked, her shoulder suddenly collided hard with someone else’s. The impact sent her sprawling to the ground, her purse

The music thundered through the club, Brooklyn moved with ease on the dance floor, her body in tune with the beat, her laughter infectious as she danced with a group of friends. She exuded confidence, a magnetic presence that had more than a few eyes following her every move. And then, he walked in.Edward strode into the club, his steps measured, his expression unreadable. His dark suit fit him perfectly, accentuating his sharp, chiseled features. His presence was immediate, like a stormcloud settling over the room, stealing the air from anyone who dared to glance his way. Brooklyn, caught sight of him from the corner of her eye. Her movements faltered ever so slightly, and she turned to get a better look. There he was, leaning against the barHis piercing eyes scanned the crowd briefly before settling on his drink, as though none of it mattered to him."Who’s that?" Brooklyn asked her friend, her voice barely audible over the music.Her friend followed her gaze and shrugged. "No i

Cecilia began to regain consciousness, feeling dizzy and weak, but the sound of approaching footsteps made her alert. Sean walked closer, his cold gaze fixed on Cecilia tied to the chair. “What do you want from me? Edward won’t let this happen!” she snapped. Sean chuckled softly, then stepped closer. “Of course, he’ll come. That’s the main goal of all this. I want to see how far he’s willing to go for you.” Cecilia glared at him, trying to hide her fear. “You won’t win against Edward. He’ll destroy you,” she said. Despite her deep hatred for Edward, she at least knew he loved her. Sean leaned down, bringing his face closer to hers. “I’m ready to face Edward. But you…” He paused, a sinister smile spreading across his face. “You are the key to making him lose his mind.” Cecilia remained silent, averting her gaze. Sean straightened up and ordered his men to tighten the security. “Guard her. This woman is enough to make Edward anxious, and that’s exactly what I want because wh