All Chapters of I'm In Love With A Criminal: Chapter 71 - Chapter 80

"It's not certain yet, but I might have to be away from home for a while because of work. I don't have a good place to leave Angel, so if that happens, would you mind taking care of him?""Angel? How long are you planning to be away?"It probably won't be very long, but I'd feel more at ease leaving him with you. And I can see your face too while I'm at it.""Well, I'd be happy to."The voice on the other end of the line immediately brightened."I'll call you again.""Alright. Even if you're busy, make time to let me hear your voice.""I will."Eugene hung up the phone and gently stroked the nape of Angel's neck, who was sitting quietly beside him. Angel, who had been purring with his backside against Eugene's thigh, flopped over on his side. Eugene scratched Angel's side with a complicated expression.If everything goes according to plan and he manages to get out of here... He would leave America for at least a few years, or possibly forever. Since leaving New York would likely happe

Unlike most mornings when he would blink away drowsiness, Eugene's eyes shot open as if he'd been doused with cold water. He quietly got out of bed after checking the gradually brightening window. Today was the third day, as promised by Don Datero.Valentine, who was usually asleep beside him when he woke up, was nowhere to be seen. He had gotten up before Eugene and left the bed. Eugene always thought he was quite a diligent man.When Eugene entered the bathroom, Angel followed, wagging his tail and watching intently as Eugene washed. After brushing his teeth and washing his face, Eugene stared into the mirror and took a deep breath.Don Datero had promised to connect him with one of Belmonte's executives. According to the promise, Eugene would meet with one of Belmonte's executives at a flower shop in Queens today. It was hard to predict what would happen afterward. As Don Datero had said, would Belmonte's executive cooperate willingly with Eugene, or would something unexpected occu

After checking his wristwatch, Don Datero walked toward the door leading to the glass greenhouse. It seemed today's contact would take place in the greenhouse. Don Datero opened the door to the greenhouse and let Eugene enter first. Eugene took a short breath and moved forward.There was already a guest in the greenhouse. The man standing with his back turned was of medium height with a large build. Not large from being overweight. From his thick neck and protruding trapezius muscles to his broad shoulders and thick forearms – the man's body was wound with thick muscle. His hair was the distinctive black of Italians.Looking at the man's back, Eugene traced through the hierarchy of the Belmonte family in his mind. What Eugene wanted was an executive who could access weapon trafficking information. Belmonte had five branches. Therefore, the man would be one of Belmonte's five caporegimes.Though he must have sensed their presence, the man didn't turn around. Meanwhile, Don Datero, who

The wait was tedious. Eugene fidgeted with his hunting rifle to pass the time. The hunting rifle had been custom-ordered for the young and small-framed Eugene. Having only ever pulled the trigger of large adult rifles before, Eugene was quite pleased with this gift made specifically for him.Eugene looked up at the man who had given him the custom rifle. He was an Italian with black hair and black eyes. A rare handsome man with deep, sharp eyes.The man was by no means affectionate or gentle. He was taciturn, and during the few days they spent together, it was rare to hear his voice at length. He had taught Eugene how to use a knife and how to shoot. It was he who had taught Eugene how to line up empty bottles and cans on fallen trees and hit them with a pistol, who had let him fire a hunting rifle for the first time, and who had shown him how to drain the blood from game, cut open the belly, remove the entrails, and skin it. He never treated Eugene like a child but always as a man. E

A lawyer for the mafia. He hadn't wanted that. A consigliere for the Italian mafia. He hadn't wanted that either. The same went for murder. But above all, the reason Eugene couldn't be part of the Luciano family, couldn't be Valentine's consigliere, was precisely this: wanted or not, Belmonte blood flowed through his veins.Belmonte, who had orchestrated the murder of Valentine's parents before his eyes.Valentine, who had killed Giovanni Belmonte's son.Don Luciano, who was trying to exterminate Belmonte before his death. Valentine, who wanted the same. The Luciano family, who mocked the Belmontes for losing their heir and took pleasure in their misfortune.There was no place for Eugene in the Luciano family, which was tightly bound by hatred and resentment toward the Belmontes. If they discovered that Eugene was Giovanni Belmonte's son, how would they change? And you... you who desire Belmonte's extermination more than anyone, how would you change?"...Valentine."Knock, knock."Bos