Nydia wrapped one arm around Josephine and placed the other on her shoulder in a gesture that screamed sisterly affection as if they were close friends catching up. “I’ve asked my husband to look after you for a bit. After all, you’ve done so much for the company, and we both appreciate it, don’t we, darling?” Nydia said, her voice dripping with sweetness as she playfully tossed her hair, revealing a teasing glimpse of a love bite. Josephine’s face turned a shade paler, her forehead breaking out in sweat. The crowd around them watched with knowing looks, some unable to hide their envy. Cade, caught off–guard by being suddenly dragged into the performance, merely squinted his eyes and smirked without responding. “See, that’s him all over. As expressive as a log, not a word of affection, totally boring. Not like me, always there for you.” Nydia continued, “So, let me look after you from now on, Josie. Anything you want, just let me know.” Nydia glanced at Cade, then leaned in, whispering to Josephine with a mix of seriousness and jest. “Except my husband. That’s off–limits. Share him, and you’ll be labeled the other woman.” Josephine’s smile couldn’t have been more rigid if it tried. She wanted to clench her fist, but Nydia didn’t let go, still smiling as Nydia called out, “Come on in.” With that, bodyguards filled the room with fruit baskets and bouquets, quickly cluttering the spacious room. “I thought some flowers might cheer you up, what with all the hospital’s white walls getting you down. Do you like them, Josie?” Nydia asked with care. Josephine scanned the room, counting about one hundred and fifty bouquets in a dizzying array of colors, with yellow ones in abundance. The sight nearly overwhelmed her. Nydia, feigning ignorance to Josephine’s discomfort, continued brightly, “I heard you like apples, so I got some for you.” She signaled Alison. “Pick out a nice big, red one. I’ll peel it myself for Josie.” Nydia’s constant “Josie” made Alison’s skin crawl. Yet, excitedly, she picked the best apple, grabbed a knife, and handed it to Nydia. Alison couldn’t help but smile at Josephine’s frustrated expression. However, catching sight of the stoic figure on the sofa, she quickly hid her grin and dashed out. Reporters swarmed Alison outside, eagerly asking, “We have all the footage. When’s it going live?” “Just a sec,” Alison said, eyeing the scene inside. Thanks to last night’s practice, Nydia wielded the knife like an artist with a brush, peeling the apple with effortless grace. 1/2 A … MMM tuna 76% 11:02 Chapter 17 Soon, Nydia presented the peeled apple to Josephine, boasting, “Not bad, huh? Starting today, I’ll come to peel apples for you every day. Exciting, right?” Outside, the reporters‘ cameras clicked away. […]
Chapter 16 17 11:01 “Don’t put yourself down like that” Alison urged Nydia with warmth in her voice “in just a year, I’ve picked up so much. Now, here I am, spearheading projects all by myself. Can you believe it? Just a year ago, I was too nervous to string geven a simple sentence together without tripping over my words” Nydia Sharp let out a light laugh as the memory of their first encounter flashed through her mind – Allison, cheeks flushed and eyes brimming with tears, too overwhelmed to speak Seeing Nydia’s mood lighten, Alison breathed a sigh of relief. They had a tough battle ahead, and Alison instinctively gripped the steering wheel tighter. “You’ve got so much talent, it’s only a matter of time before the big boss sees it she optimistically remarked while Nydia quietly gazed out the window. At St. Lawrence Hospital, a fleet of black cars, led by a Porsche, made an imposing entrance and halted department. Nydia stepped out gracefully, her high heels clicking on the ground under the sun’s gleam As she caught the attention of onlookers, she gracefully removed her sunglasses, greeting the waiting journalists with a modest smile that captured everyone’s heart. Soon, everyone recognized her as the wife of Cade, the CEO of Jackson Group Curiosity piqued as Nydia, accompanied by bodyguards carrying an array of flowers and fruit baskets, proceeded into the hospital. The intrigued crowd followed Nydia to the eighth floor. Inside, Cade sat on a sofa, meticulously signing contracts, his noble features illuminated by sunlight streaming through the window Josephine was captivated by his charm, cozied up to him, ready to act playfully, when the door suddenly opened, revealing Nydia in a striking red dress. Their eyes met Josephine’s surprise mirrored in Cade’s narrowed gaze Nydia, briefly taken aback by their intimacy, swiftly shifted to a warm demeanor, addressing Josephine with concern, “On dear, you shouldn’t be up. Please, lie down before you hurt yourself again.” Josephine stood frozen as Cade laid down his paperwork, casually crossing his legs and leaning back on the sofa, exuding a “let’s see what you’ll do next” vibe Nydia, undeterred, had just helped Josephine back to her bed when journalists swarmed in, cameras at the ready. Cooperating fully, Nydia posed with Josephine, then turned to the journalists with a poised smile Once the cameras were off, Josephine’s expression turned to genuine concern. ‘I’m so sorry for being late Please don’t blame yourself. Given the company’s demands and my role as the Jackson family’s eldest daughter–in–law the pressure is immense,” she said Chapter 16 earnestly, reminding everyone of her status and indirectly warning Josephine of her established position. Josephine, attempting to pull away but unable to match Nydia’s grip, turned pale, the power dynamics clearly in Nydia’s FAVOR
Chapter 67 Welcome home, Miss Vanessa Luciano De’Luca,” Luciano said with a grin, his eyes sparkling with mischief as he held the door open for me. “Thank you, Mr. Luca, I replied, returning his playful banter with a chuckle as I stepped inside. “Ahh, Mr. Luciano Vanessa De’Luca,” he corrected me with a mock–serious tone, and I couldn’t help but laugh at his antics. Today marked the beginning of our journey together as husband and wife, a milestone that we had both longed for and worked towards. Despite the small gathering of friends and colleagues that had witnessed our union, the love and warmth that filled the room. made it feel like the grandest celebration imaginable. The best part of our wedding was the cute ring bearer who was none other than our cute little Lucivan. Dressed in a miniature suit that matched his father’s, he had stolen the show, bringing a smile to the faces of everyone present. Lucivan was full and was already sleeping soundly in his crib. My heart swelled by looking at my happy family. I can’t ask God for anything else. Suddenly I felt warm breath, fanning my cheek which was followed by his chin resting on my shoulder and rough hands moving up and down my waist, sending shivers down my spine as I felt his presence enveloping me. With a playful pout on his lips, he turned to face me, his eyes sparkling with mischief as they met mine. Chuckling softly, I wrapped my arm around his neck, pulling him closer until our foreheads were touching, our breaths mingling in the air between us. “Do you want something, Mr. Luciano Vanessa De’Luca?” I teased, my lips curling into a playful smile as I met his gaze. “I want you, Mrs. Vanessa Luciano De Luca,” he replied, his voice low and filled with desire as he looked deep into my eyes. I knew that he must be longing for me just as much as I was for him. Ever since I had become pregnant, we had been forced to maintain a distance, both out of concern for well–being and the safety of our unborn child. And after the birth of our precious Lucivan, the doctor had advised us to wait at least three months before resuming our physical intimacy. my “Then what are you waiting for? I am all yours,” 1/5 Chapter 67 Just as those words tumbled out of my mouth, he pressed his lips against mine in deep kiss. He nibbled at my lips, pulling me closer to him with his kisses. As the kiss grew, he began to stand and lean over me, forcing my head upwards as his hand gently slid down to hold my chin for the better access. While kissing his hands worked back as he unzipped the wedding gown and it came undone in one go. He pushed it down my waist, making me stand in front of him in just my underwear. “You are so sexy, Dove” he breathed against the skin of my neck “I am sure you would be the death of mine” Before I could react or say anything, he swept me up into his arms, effortlessly lifting me until my legs were wrapped securely around his torso. With a fierce hunger in his eyes, he captured my lips in another deep and ravishing kiss, sending sparks flying through my veins. As our lips moved together in a passionate dance, his hands began to roam freely over my body, trailing fire along my skin with every touch. With practiced case, he unhooked my bra, letting it fall away with a soft rustle before gently lowering me back onto the bed, my back sinking into the soft mattress. His eyes never left mine as he slowly began to undress himself, each movement deliberate and filled with intent. My gaze followed the path of his hands as they moved over his well–built body, tracing the lines of his muscles with aching desire. my throat- A rush of heat flooded through me as I watched him, my breath catching in at the sight of his naked form. As he stood before me, completely bare and utterly irresistible, a shiver ran down my spine at the sight of him. Unable to resist any longer, I squirmed with anticipation as the cool air met my heated skin, a primal need coursing through me as I awaited his touch. My breath rose and my chest heaved up when he crawled towards me. His hand came up to squeeze my breasts harder, making me groan and forcing my eyes shut in response. It felt so good that my toes curled and my head fall back. “You liked that?” He asked in a tone which was barely above a whisper. “Umm–hmm” I licked my lips. His other hand joined the ministrations. Each of his hands covered nearly the entire breast it was holding with my nipples in the space between his fingers. 2/5 Chapter 67 “Mmm… so soft…” he sighed as he started to knead me even harder. His lips trailed down my neck, leaving a blazing trail of heat in their wake as his hot breath tickled my skin. I gasped as his hands found their way to my chest, his touch sending waves of pleasure coursing through me. The way he cupped my breasts, his fingers teasing and squeezing, made my head spin with desire. As he pressed his body against mine, I could feel the heat between us igniting into a raging inferno. My thighs clenched together instinctively as a pool of liquid heat began to form between them, aching to be released. My breath hitched as he lowered his head to take one of my nipples into his mouth, his warm tongue flicking and teasing as waves of ecstasy washed over me. I couldn’t help but moan aloud, the sensation sending shivers down my spine as I arched my back in pleasure. His skilled ministrations had me teetering on the edge, my body trembling with need as he worshipped every inch of my being. With each touch, each caress, I felt myself unraveling, losing myself in the intoxicating haze of pleasure he was weaving around. He was pleasuring me with his mouth and hand but at the same time he made sure that I am not getting the orgasm. I know he wanted to arouse me and keep me on edge so that we could feel it together. His touch was electrifying as he hooked his thumb in the waistband of my panties, slowly easing them down my legs. I squirmed with anticipation as his fingers danced teasingly over my clit, sending sparks of pleasure coursing through my body. When his the room,uth replaced his fingers, I was overcome with sensation, my moans filling the room as his tongue flicked and teased with expert precision. I writhed beneath him, unable to control the waves of pleasure crashing over me. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I surrendered to the overwhelming ecstasy. “Luciano, please.” I whimpered, my voice thick with desire, “just fuck me already!” His laughter filled the room, a seductive melody that only fueled my frustration. Sitting back, he licked his lips lasciviously, the sight of my juices coating his mouth sending a shiver down my spine. “I love it when you’re feisty, my queen,” he purred, giving my hip a playful spank. “And I’d love to hear more of that from you.” Gritting my teeth, I shot him a glare that could have melted steel. “Finel Whatever you want, my dear Queen”
Chapter 66 Luciano was rummaging through his wardrobe while I fed Lucivan. Suddenly, he let out a frustrated groan, prompting me to look up at him. “What’s wrong? Everything okay?” I inquired. “I can’t seem to find anything to wear for tonight. It’s been months since I last went shopping,” he grumbled, running a hand through his hair in frustration. I couldn’t help but chuckle at his predicament. Despite having a closet full of clothes, Luciano always managed to find something to complain about. After placing Lucivan on the bed, I turned back to Luciano, only to find him looking at me with an unexpected suggestion. “What do you say we go shopping right now?” he proposed. “Right now?” I echoed in surprise. “Yeah, why not?” he replied, sounding serious. “Have you looked at the time?” I pointed out. Luciano smirked confidently. “For your information, Ms. Harper, I own more than half of the malls. I have enough clout to shop even if they’re closed.” I rolled my eyes at his playful boast, knowing that he rarely flaunted his wealth and influence in such a manner. I was also excited because it has been days since I stepped out of this house. “Go and put this on, quickly!” Luciano handed me a midi dress. “But we’re going shopping, so I don’t think this dress would be suitable,” I protested. “Just trust me, Vanessa. It’ll make it easier for you to feed him whenever he needs it. He tend get fussy and hungry at random times,” he explained, nodding towards Lucivan, who was cooing contentedly beside him. I couldn’t help but smile at our little bundle of joy. Without any further argument, I went to change into the dress Luciano had chosen, When I returned, I found him engaged in a playful conversation with our son. Luciano was lying on his stomach, his 1/6 Chapter 06 face hovering above Lucivan, who seemed entranced by his father’s antics, “Don’t spill the beans to mommy, okay?” Luciano whispered to Lucivan, playfully bumping their fists together. “What are you two plotting against me?” I asked, arching an eyebrow as I approached them. “It’s our little secret,” Luciano replied with a mischievous wink. I huffed and looked away. Combing my hair, I pick up the purse which had all the essentials of Lucivan. Luciano held him and we went outside. As we settled into the car, Luciano turned on some soft music, creating a relaxed atmosphere for our outing. I had a blind trust over Luciano, so I didn’t care where he was taking us. But when the car came to a halt I looked out and was surprised to find that we were not at a shopping mall. “We’re here,” Luciano announced, pulling into the parking lot of a cozy–looking restaurant instead of the mall I had anticipated. “Wait, I thought we were going shopping?” I asked, a hint of confusion in my voice. “We are, but first, I am starving and could really go for something to eat, shopping would take at least two hours and I don’t think that I would be able to wait for so long” he replied smoothly, his eyes twinkling with excitement. I narrowed my eyes at him suspiciously, but before I could protest further, Luciano was already out of the car, coming around to open my door for me. “Come on, Vanessa. Trust me, you’ll love this place,” he urged, offering me his hand. With a shrug and a smile, I took his hand and allowed him to lead me into the restaurant, he took our baby in his arm. As we stepped into the restaurant, Luciano’s hand gently guiding me, I noticed a curious glint in his eyes. He seemed to be hiding something, a secret excitement bubbling just beneath the surface. “Luciano, what’s going on?” I whispered, unable to contain my curiosity. He simply grinned in response, his eyes sparkling with mischief, before leading us through the restaurant towards a back door. 2/6 Chapter 60 Just trust me, Vanessa,” he murmured, his voice low and enticing. With a mixture of apprehension and excitement, I followed him through the door and into the open air beyond. To my surprise, we stepped out onto a quaint little island nestled behind the restaurant, surrounded by lush greenery and twinkling fairy lights. As we walked further, I noticed a beautifully set table bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, with a canopy overhead to shield us from the starry night sky. The sound of gentle music filled the air, the notes of a piano drifting on the breeze, creating a serene and romantic ambiance. I gasped in astonishment, my heart fluttering with delight at the sight before me. Luciano had planned a candlelit dinner for us, complete with all the trimmings and a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty. “Luciano, this is… Beautiful,” I breathed, my eyes shining with gratitude and admiration. He smiled warmly, his gaze tender as he wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer “Not more than you” I blushed and he chuckled. “So this was supposed to be our shopping?” I asked. “Just wait and watch” he winked and chuckled. Before I could ask anything else, he guided me towards the table. We settled into our seats, the soft glow of the candles casting a warm and intimate atmosphere around us. My eyes scanned the food on the table and I got another surprise when I saw that all the food was up to my choice. I looked up at Luciano and he cocked his head in knowing. Without uttering any more. word, Luciano pulled a chair for me. I sat down, and he took a seat in front of me, placing Lucivan’s stroller beside us.
Chapter 65 was scrolling my phone when Luciano came back from work. It is my ninth month and the baby will come anytime soon. We just can’t wait to hold our baby. Though I have taken maternity leave but sometimes I do work from home because it is hard to spend time alone. The sound of the door opening drew my attention. Luciano stepped inside, his tired. expression brightening as he caught sight of me. He crossed the room to plant a gentle kiss on my forehead. “How was your day?” He asked, his voice gentle. “Quite mostly” I replied with a smile, putting my phone aside “How about you?” “Busy, as usual. But seeing you makes it all worth it.” He chuckled. “I missed you today.” I reached out to squeeze his hand, feeling the warmth of his touch soothe my soul. “I missed you too,” he murmured, leaning in to press a tender kiss to my lips. He pulled back and his eyes flicked to my feet. “Your feet are swollen” he pointed out. Noticing his concern, I glanced down at my feet and sighed inwardly. Pregnancy had brought about its share of discomforts, and swollen feet were just one of them. “Yeah, they have been bothering me a bit,” I admitted, trying to hide the discomfort in my voice. He already has a hard and rough day. I just don’t want to bother him anymore. Without another word, Luciano got up and rushed outside the room leaving me confused. Moments later, he returned with a towel and a basin of warm water. “Here,” he said gently, placing the items on the coffee table in front of me. “Let’s see if we can ease some of that swelling.” I couldn’t help but smile at his thoughtfulness. I was about to reach out for the towel to soothe my pain when he knelt down beside me, taking me by surprise. He carefully rolled up my pant legs and lifted my feet, resting them on the edge of the basin. 1/6 Chapter 65 Luciano, you don’t need to do this! You must be already tired‘ I stated. You are carrying my baby, enduring all the pain alone. The least I could do for you is this My heart flushed with pure love and my eyes filled with warmth. How come I became so lucky? The way the world used to treat me I never thought even in my best dream that I would get someone like him. He takes care of my everything, he knows what I want before I could even voice it out. He takes care of my pain more than his and always keep me before himself. “Thanks, Luciano,” I murmured, feeling a rush of gratitude for his kindness. He simply smiled in response, dipping the towel into the water and wringing it out before gently placing it on my feet. The warmth of the water felt soothing against my skin, and I let out a contented sigh as the tension began to melt away. For the next few minutes, we sat in comfortable silence, the only sound of the soft rustle of the towel against my skin. With every dab of the towel, I felt more relaxed, more at peace. When he was finished, Luciano dried off my feet with the towel and gently massaged them, his touch firm yet gentle. “How’s that?” he asked, looking up at me with a tender smile.. I couldn’t help but smile back, feeling a rush of love for this man who always knew exactly how to take care of me.. “Much better,” I replied, leaning in to press a grateful kiss to his cheek. “Thank you, Luciano.” He wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close as we settled back on the couch. None of us pulled back as we found solace into each other’s arms. Suddenly my stomach wambled which caught our attention. He pulled back and looked down at me. “You had your dinner?” He asked and I simply shook my head. “How many times I have told you to have your meals on time without waiting for me” he scolded me. I pouted. 2/6 Chapter 65 “I didn’t like the things they cooked for the dinner” I told him. So, what do you wanna have?” He asked. “Ummm….” I rubbed my chin “something spicy” Luciano chuckled at my request for something spicy, his eyes alight with amusement. “Spicy it is then,” he declared, already moving towards the kitchen. I followed him eagerly, feeling a surge of anticipation at the thought of enjoying a delicious, fiery meal. As I settled onto a stool at the kitchen counter, I watched with admiration as Luciano began to gather ingredients and set to work. He moved with a practiced ease, chopping vegetables with precision and adding spices with a flourish. The tantalizing aroma of sizzling spices filled the air, making my mouth water in anticipation. Before long, he had whipped up a mouthwatering dish of spicy noodles, the vibrant colors and fragrant aroma making my stomach rumble in anticipation. “Here you go, Dove,” he said, placing a steaming bowl of noodles in front of me with a proud smile. I wasted no time in digging in, relishing the burst of flavors that exploded on my tongue with each bite. The heat of the spices warmed me from the inside out. Taking another spoonful, I moved it towards him and he gladly opened his mouth. We shared the delicious meal ther After finishing the noodles I was craving for something sweet. And to my surprise, Luciano brought out a cake and served a piece to me. “How did you know?” I asked He chuckled. “I knew you would definitely crave for it in the middle of the night so I bought it while. returning home” He showed me his pearly white teeth while I relished the sweetness of the cake on my tongue.
Chapter 64 The judge cleared his throat, commanding the attention of the courtroom as he prepared to deliver his ruling. “After careful consideration of the evidence presented before this court,” the judge began, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, “it is the decision of this court that the defendants, Mr. and Mrs. De Luca, are guilty of the charges of murder in the first degree.” Luciano’s parents give a murderous look to me because somewhere I was responsible for the fate they are meeting. But they cannot do anything now. That day I put forward. my demand to stay with Luciano, he got agreed. If you wanted he could have put his parents behind the bars long ago but he didn’t because at the end of the day it was his own blood, his father that stopped him from doing so. But for me, he got ready to punish them for the crime they committed. “And as for the accomplice, Mr. Charles Harper,” the judge continued, his voice unwavering, “you are hereby found guilty of aiding and abetting in the concealment of the crime.” Uncle’s hands trembled as he grasped the railing in front of him, his gaze darting around the courtroom in a desperate search for redemption. Aunt and Olivia were crying continuously. Only if they had told me the truth earlier, maybe they didn’t meet this fate. Now, I want all of them to feel the pain that I have endured all my life. They will get to know how it feels to be away from whom you love. “In accordance with the laws of this land,” the judge declared, his voice echoing with solemnity, “I hereby sentence Mr. and Mrs. De Luca to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. And as for Mr. Harper,” the judge concluded, his voice firm, “you are hereby sentenced to ten years imprisonment for your role in this heinous crime.” With a final bang of his gavel, the judge brought the proceedings to a close, the sound echoing through the courtroom, finally giving peace to my burning soul. The three accused were led towards the jail. I could feel Luciano watching his father walking away. Wrapping my hand around his arm, I leaned my head on his shoulder, providing his solace as much as I could. “I am sorry, Luciano,” I mumbled, my voice barely above a whisper as I gazed up at him. “You need not say sorry, Dove. They committed the crime, so they deserve the punishment, Luciano replied, his tone gentle and reassuring as he brushed a stray lock 1/4 Chapter 64 of hair from my face. Turning his head, he leaned down and pressed a tender kiss to my forehead, his lips warm against my skin. My eyes closed on their own. He then caressed my swollen belly. It took us six months to finally put the culprits behind the bars and by this time my belly has grown considerably. Scon we found our way outside the court. As Luciano helped me settle into the car, my eyes inadvertently fell upon Olivia and my aunt standing by the courthouse steps, their faces etched with tears. Memories of their past actions flooded my mind, the days of torment and anguish they had inflicted upon me still fresh in my memory. I remember the days when we were fighting the case they used to come to me and beg me to take the case back. But I didn’t! I haven’t forgotten the days when they used to lock me up in a room and torture me to death. They didn’t care about my cries or my phobia. Those days still haunt me. They ruined my childhood when they could have made it beautiful knowing that I have lost my parents. Moving my gaze away from them, I sat inside. I felt a pang of sadness but I shrug it away. They are the culprits so they deserve the punishment. I looked out of the window, on the streets, feeling good after fulfilling one of the biggest motive of my life. I was enjoying the soft air brushing my hair and caressing my face. when my eyes caught the sight of an ice–cream parlour. The sight brought a flicker of joy to my heart and I could feel my baby moving as well. Suddenly the car was came to a halt as Luciano applied the brake. My head snapped back at him. “Let’s have icecream” he chuckled How? I mean, the back of my head was facing him. How could he know what I was craving? “Because I love you more than you do,” he teased, reaching over to playfully tweak my nose before stepping out of the car, leaving me momentarily stunned. Locking the door behind him, he disappeared into the ice cream parlor, leaving met alone with my thoughts. My heart swelled with affection for this man who knew me so well, who could anticipate my desires before I even voiced them. Minutes later, he returned with two ice cream cones in hand, a triumphant smile 2/4 12:10 FINT Chapter 64 gracing his lips. My heart skipped a beat as I watched him approach, his presence fillin me with a warmth and happiness every damn time. As he sat inside he gave me one of the icecream which I took gladly. As he was handing me the ice cream, some of the cream got smeared on his middle two finger. I was about to look for the napkin to clean his fingers. Before I could even contemplate reaching for a napkin, his eyes locked with mine, a wicked glint sparking within their depths. He took his fingers to his mouth and sucked them seductively, his tongue swirling sensuously as he savored the taste. A shiver ran down my entire being and my thighs squeezed together on their own. My breath caught in my throat as I watched him, my heart racing with a heady nix of desire and anticipation. Every movement of his tongue sent a jolt of electricity coursing through me, igniting a fire that burned hotter with each passing moment. His cycs raved down my body and lingered in between my thighs for more than a few seconds, giving a full indication of what exactly he wants. I gulped. My body desires the same. The pregnancy harmones are playing with me but at the same time the doctor has asked us to maintain a distance for a few months for the safety of the baby. To calm down the rising heat in my body, I took the first lick of the icecream. Luciano staring at me intently, all the time. “Have yours!” I said eyeing the icecream he was holding. “Oh, no!” He chuckled And before I knew he was hovering above me. I was afraid that the passerby may see us but he already turned on the blinders, cutting us from the rest of the world, leaving just us two with our melting icecream and burning desires. His lips met mine in a fiery kiss, a rush of heat surged through my veins, engulfing me in a whirlwind of sensation. His one hand was holding the icecream while the other squeezed my curves. His touch was electric, sending shivers of pleasure cascading down my spine as our mouths moved in perfect rhythm and intensity. We both were thirsty from months. Luciano promised
Chapter 63 “What he said was right.” His confession left me momentarily speechless. I had a doubt on him when I visited that police officer but I didn’t know that he himself had killed my parents. But how is that possible? He must be a child by himself when my parents died. How could he kill them? They died in a car accident. It is not possible for him to drive a car at such a young age. Or is there still anything else which I need to know related to my parents? “But it is not me who killed them” his next words clarified the confusion. A silent followed his words. There was a lot that he wanted to say and I was waiting for him to spill out everything. My heart pounding, for him to continue. The truth that I wanted to know my whole life was just going to be in front of me. I never thought that it would come out in this way. “It was my parent” I felt a mix of emotions flood over me–shock, sadness, and confusion. I searched his eyes for any hint of deceit, but all I saw was honesty and vulnerability. “Your- your parents?” I felt my words getting stuck in my throat as I tried to process the words he just said. Closing his eyes he simply nodded his head. When he finally opened them, I saw at world of pain and loneliness reflected in their depths. “This is the reason why I don’t like to talk about them,” he admitted quietly, his voice heavy with emotion. My eyes started pricking with tears. I could feel my nose turning red due to all the emotions I was feeling. “Why… why did they kill my parents?” I choked out, my voice barely above a whisper as I struggled to make sense of the situation “and when did you come to know about this?” “I was also small when your parents died and I never had an idea that my own parents were the reason behind it. When I came back from abroad I came to know that my growth was not the reason for them to send me away. They were entangled in their own web. They were trying their best to cover their sin. They didn’t have time to look after 1/5 Chapter 63 me that is why the decided to send me away” I gulped. I could clearly see the pain in his eyes. The story that he has never shared with anyone. Despite having a family, he had spent his entire childhood alone, burdened by the weight of his parents‘ sins. “When I grew up and found out the way your uncle and aunty were treating you, I was enraged. I wanted to know about the murderer of your parents and when I looked for it, they turned out to be my own parents” He drew a deep breath. “Believe me, it was the worst day of my life. I already maintained my distance from my parents the day they sent me abroad for further education and when I came to know about their sin, I was completely broken.” I listened in silence, my heart aching for the pain he had endured. To discover that his own flesh and blood were responsible for such a heinous act must have been an unimaginable blow. “But why? Why they did that?” My voice came out barely above a whisper. “When I was still small my father wanted to grow his business as soon as possible. He wanted to dominate the world of business, to become a powerful figure in the eyes of society. But despite his efforts, he couldn’t achieve the success he desired. And then, one random day, he stumbled upon the world of mafias.” He paused, a bitter huff escaping his lips as he recalled the events of the past. “He learned about their operations, their methods, and he saw it as the quickest path to wealth and power,” Luciano continued. “He began associating with them, learning their ways, and incorporating their illicit activities into his own legitimate business” As he spoke, I felt a surge of disbelief rise within me. “Meanwhile, my mother passed away, but my father didn’t seem to grieve much,” Luciano recounted, his voice tinged with bitterness. “It was only me who felt utterly alone, as if my world had crumbled around me. Within six months, he brought his current wife home, and that’s when I began to understand why my father had seemed so indifferent to my mother’s death.” He paused, the pain of his memories evident in his eyes. “I refused to accept her as my mother, but my father insisted that he had a whole life ahead of him, and she was going to be a part of it,” Luciano continued. “As I grew older 2/5 Chapter 6 and delved into the case of your parents, I discovered that Mrs. De Luca Is the daughter of a mafia king. When my father used to visit them, she fell in love with him. After my mother’s death, her father proposed marriage, offering a significant portion of his business in exchange, as she was his only daughter.” Luciano’s voice trembled with emotion as he spoke of the woman who had become his stepmother, a constant reminder of his father’s betrayal and his own loneliness. “She never treated me well,” he confessed, his gaze falling to the floor. “I always missed my mother, longing for the love and warmth that she had provided. But instead, I was left to a world filled with deceit and betrayal, with no one to turn to for solace.” His eyes flicked to me. “My only hope was you. After the death of my mother you were the only one who understood me. When we first met I was too young to understand the concept of love. The only thing I knew was that I was constantly craving for your presence and soothing voice. I wanted you around me all the time” As he spoke, I felt a rush of emotions flood over me. There was no need for words to explain how much he love me. His eyes were already saying it all. “One day in the night at deserted roads your father was on a mission” he sniffed and continued “My father and his wife were up to something… something sinister. All I know is that they were involved in smuggling drugs abroad, concealing them within the mattresses they sold through their legitimate business. Your parents stumbled upon this illicit operation, witnessing the entire scene unfold before their eyes. “As you know your father was a lawyer by profession so he was already working on bringing down the Mafia gangs working all over the city. He gathered the witness and was going back when one of the men of my father saw him and told the entire scenario to my father” He paused, swallowing hard as he struggled to continue. “My father reached out to your father and asked him to remove all the evidence, but your father refused,” Luciano recounted, his voice heavy with sorrow. “He presented all the evidence in court and filed a case against my father. Despite my father’s repeated attempts to persuade him, your father remained resolute in his pursuit of justice.”
hapter 62 I couldn’t believe what Nathaniel said. At first I was sure that he was lying. It seemed impossible, absurd even but the way Luciano’s expression changed and I heard the confidence in the voice of Nathaniel, I was sure that he was not lying. And as Luciano’s men dragged Nathaniel away, leaving me
Chapter 61 My words were followed by a loud gunshot. My breath hitched and my heart sank in the pit of my stomach. The first thought that came to my head was that Nathaniel has shot Luciano because this is from which direction the sound came. Instinctively, my gaze darted towards the source of the sound, my eyes widening in horror as I beheld a scene straight out of my worst nightmares. But My eyes widened but before I could react the hall boomed with another gunshot which was followed by another man collapsing on the floor. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision as I struggled to make sense of the chaos unfolding around me. amidst the confusion and the fear, a glimmer of relief flickered within me, knowing that it wasn’t Luciano who was hurt. What confused me more was the fact that the men who were holding Clara shot the men holding Luciano, Even Nathaniel seemed taken aback by the turn of events, his expression a mask of confusion and disbelief as he struggled to make sense of the situation. “Do you think I am fool Nathaniel?” Luciano asked him with a smirk playing across hist lips “When you sought security for your wedding, I ensured that my men were the ones you hired. And now, you reap the consequences of your own folly.” Luciano laughed and this time the color of Nathaniel’s face drained. But soon his real face came out. He was fuming in raw primal rage. With a guttural growl, he seized me by the arm, his grip like a vice as he dragged me towards him with a violence that sent shards of pain shooting through my body. I could feel a forceful tug at my belly which made me worried about my child. “You dare defy me?” he snarled, his voice a low, menacing growl that sent shivers down my spine. His fingers closed around the handle of the gun, the cold metal pressing against my temple with a chilling finality. This time he dug it deeper which shot pain in my forehead. Panic surged through me as I stared into his eyes, I found them dark with fury and madness. In that moment, I knew that he was serious, that he was ready to kill me. 1/4 Chapter 61 “Let her go, Nathaniell Luciano’s voice rang out as he stepped forward, his eyes ablaze with pure anger. But Nathaniel only laughed, a cruel sound that reverberated through the hall like a death knell. “You think you can stop me, Luciano?” he sneered, his grip on the gun tightening with each passing second. “Think again.” With a savage snarl, he turned the gun towards Luciano, the barrel gleaming ominously in the dim light. “One move, and she dies,” he spat, his voice dripping with venom as he moved the gun between me and Luciano. My heart hammered in my chest like a drumbeat, my body paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. “Is she can’t be mine than I will not let her to be anyone else’s as well” Nathaniel snarled. “You will regret your mere existence!” Luciano threatened him, targeting the gun towards Nathaniel. “I don’t give a flying fuck Luciano!” Nathaniel came back “She is my life, and if I can’t have her, then I will be damned if I let her belong to anyone else. I would rather die than see her with another man. I would rest in peace knowing that she was always fine!” With trembling hands, I reached up, grasping Nathaniel’s wrist with a strength born of desperation. “I am not an object that you could claim, Nathaniel! I was never yours. I was blind that I stayed in relationship with you even when you were treating me like a trash, beating met and saying abusing words. I was swayed away by your fake love that you used to show for a few minutes. I was never yours and I could never be. Just throw this thought out of your head!” The words poured forth from me like a dam bursting, years of pent–up frustration and resentment spilling out into the open. Nathaniel’s face contorted with rage as my words struck a nerve, his eyes narrowing into slits of fury. “You are an ungrateful bitch!” he spat, his voice dripping with venom. “You were nothing without me, Vanessa. Nothing! Your uncle and aunt used to treat you like trash. 2/4 Chapter 61 It was just because of me that they treated you well. It was all because of me you could get such a beautiful life and…” But before he could utter another word, before his next breath could even escape his lips, I acted on instinct, fueled by a primal surge of adrenaline and anger. With a swift movement, I turned around, brought my knee up and kicked him where the sun doesn’t shines. A loud growl of pain escaped his mouth and he crumpled on the ground with a sudden and forceful attack. I wasted no time in seizing my chance for escape and sprinted towards Luciano, my heart pounding in my chest as I ran towards him. As I rushed towards Luciano, a loud bang echoed through the room. Suddenly, Luciano grabbed me and spun us around, just in time to dodge the bullet by a hair’s breadth. We stumbled backward and fell to the ground in a jumble of limbs. Breathing heavily, I clung to Luciano, feeling the pounding of his heart match mine. “Are you okay?” he asked I wasn’t able to even nod my head when Luciano’s eyes flicked to Nathaniel. They widened and his body once again became alert. I heard another gun shot, but Luciano acted on time and tossed our bodies on the ground, saving us from yet another shot. Out of anger, Nathaniel directed the gun towards Clara, but before he could pull the trigger Luciano shot his arm. With a loud bang, Luciano’s bullet struck Nathaniel’s arm, causing him to cry out in pain as he stumbled backwards, his grip on the gun faltering. But Luciano wasn’t finished. With determination etched on his face, he fired again, this time targeting Nathaniel’s leg. Another cry of agony filled the room as Nathaniel crumpled to the ground, his body wracked with pain. Luciano stood up while I stayed on the ground. My heart pounding in my chest, my while I stayed on the ground. My heart legs too weak to stand on their own. With two long strides, Luciano was standing above Nathaniel, his gun directed at Nathaniel’s brain. “Luciano, no!” I shouted from behind. 3/4 For a moment, Luciano turned his head slightly to look at me, his eyes softening at the sound of my voice. But then, with a steely resolve, he returned his gaze to Nathaniel, his expression hardening with determination. “If I want I could easily kill you and bury you in your own home and no one would come to know about it. But I will not do that because they and their would be no difference between you and me” Luciano spat “but that doesn’t mean I will leave you free. I will torture you to death and make sure that you beg me to kill you.”
Chapter 60 My breath hitched in my throat when the shooter turned his gun and targeted me. The other men of Nathaniel were also under his men’s control. They all were under gunpoint. “Put your guns down! Who are you?” Nathaniel’s voice thundered from behind. The hand of the man holding the gun towards us, moved up to remove the mask he was wearing. A loud gasp escaped my throat when his face revealed. Luciano? The tears that I was holding for so long dribbled down my cheeks like a river. “Luciano!” Nathaniel was equally shocked “what the hell are doing here and what’s all this? I already told you that she doesn’t want you anymore. What’s all this drama?” Luciano took a step ahead. “Do you take me for a fool, Nathaniel?” Luciano’s voice was laced with bitterness as he spoke, his gaze piercing through the tension–filled air between them. “You may have spent two years by her side, but you still fail to understand her true desires. When I saw her in the hospital, the agony in her eyes was unmistakable–the yearning to break free from your grasp, her desperation to reclaim her freedom” He paused, his chest rising and falling heavily with each labored breath. “You have committed a grave mistake by kidnapping my lady. Rest assured, I will exact my vengeance upon you. Each day, you will beg for the death, and I will not be merciful enough to grant your wish I could hear Nathaniel gritting his teeth, his hold on my waist tightening. “You speak of vengeance, Luciano, but you forget one crucial detail. She chose me. Despite your delusions of grandeur, she found solace in my arms, not yours.” Nathaniel spat. “Let’s leave this decision on her!” Luciano spoke, his eyes flicking to me. “Vanessa,” he spoke my name with a tenderness that sent a shiver down my spine, “come to me. I swear upon everything I hold dear, I will protect you from harm with every 14 fiber of my being. I know I did a mistake by spreading the rumour and hiding it from you as well but it was the only option left with me. I am guilty for what I did. Please, Dove, forgive me. I really love you. I am ready for any punishment you give to me? I gulped down the emotions forming in my throat. My eyes flicked to Clara and I was relieved to know that at least she was safe. “Don’t listen to him Vanessa. The rumours of the fake marriage are just the tip of the iceberg. It is not the only thing he is hiding from you. If you got to know his other secret then you would not even see his face!” Nathaniel said from behind. Luciano’s face’s color changed when Nathaniel mentioned about his other secret. What could it be? “I will tell you everything Dove, but once we are together and the timing is right. For now don’t listen to him. He is a monster in human clothing.” Luciano said. “Don’t listen to him Senorita. You will regret your move” Nathaniel added. My hands lifted to hold my head from both the sides. It was spinning badly. I couldn’t make any decisions. Clutching my head in my hands, I fought to silence the tumult of thoughts raging within me, desperate for clarity amidst the chaos. It obvious I don’t want to stay with Nathaneil but the way Luciano’s color drained it is quite there is something he is hiding from me. was lear that But at the moment it is important for me to escape on this devil. And the only person who could save me is Luciano. He is here for me, he has put his life in danger to save When I looked up at Luciano I found nothing else than genuine care for me, the exact thing I am looking for. For once, I shut my brain and listened to my heart. My feet took me towards him. A small smile broke on his lips as he saw me approaching him. My heart was pounding loudly as I moved towards him. Suddenly I heard a honk, which changed everything. A strong arm was wrapped around. my waist which lifted me in the air and pulled me closer. My body collided with the solid frame of Nathaniel. His grip tightened around my waist, crushing the air from my lungs as panic surged through me. “Where do you think you are going, Vanessa?” Nathaniel’s voice was low, dripping with malice as he pressed the cold barrel of a gun against my temple, sending a shiver of dread coursing down my spine. 24 Chapter 60 I froze, my breath catching in my throat as I stared into his eyes, now darkened with dangerous intensity. His fingers dug into my flesh, leaving bruises in their wake as he asserted his dominance over me with brutal force, which he has never used on me before. Not when he was angry with me. “Let her go, Nathaniel!” Luciano’s voice cut through the tense silence, which grabbed my attention. My eyes widened and a gasp escaped my throat when I saw that by that horn, Nathaniel called other men who must be hiding in the palace for emergency. A gun was now pressed against the temple of Luciano and Clara. But this didn’t scare Luciano. He was tensed for me. His fists clenched at his sides as he glared daggers at Nathaniel. I struggled to get out of the hold of Nathaniel. He was squeezing my waist too tightly which put pressure on my belly. But Nathaniel only tightened his grip, a cruel smirk twisting his lips as he reveled in my helplessness. “You think you can waltz in here and steal her away from me? Think again, Luciano. She belongs to me, body and soul.” I felt a surge of fury rise within me, my instincts screaming for me to break free from Nathaniel’s grasp. But his hold was unyielding, trapping me in a suffocating embrace ast he toyed with my emotions like a puppeteer pulling at strings. “Nathaniel! Just leave her, I swear if anything happened to her or my baby I will chop you into pieces” A shiver ran down my spine at the intensity of threat that Luciano’s words held. “You would be able to do anything if you will be alive. Right?” Nathaniel started laughing like a maniac, his crackles echoing in the hall. “What do you say. Senorita?” He moved down the gun from my temple to my chin in a seductive manner. I was disgusted to the core by his move “Shall I kill him? Huh?” “NO!” I shouted at the top of my lungs “you will not do it Nathaniel!”
