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I spat on Adriano's face and slapped him hard, but immediately regretted all of it.Even I am surprised that where am I getting this much confidence from?The old Emilia who used to be really scared of Adriano, the one who never dared to talk back to him, who did everything that was asked by him, is dead. That Emilia is not completely gone but is now hidden behind the new found confidence.Adriano wiped his face and his face went serious.Shit."Now I can't let that slide." He inhaled deeply and took a step towards me."Just because I am not hurting you physically doesn't mean I cannot." He took a step towards me and I took a step back to maintain the distance between us."What - what are you going to do? Hit me?" I feared."If it's really necessary, yes. If you don't leave me any other option then I will have to take some major steps. If it helps in disciplining you I would do it." He stated.My heart started beating loud.He cannot be serious right now.Shit.I decided to go for the
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Adriano carried me out and clinging to him I took a deep breath.I relaxed in his embrace.Sofia and one other handsome man, that was standing next to her looked at me as I walked past them.Sofia is here. I am happy to see her.The handsome guy laughed loudly after seeing me in Adriano's arms. While Sofia stood there quietly, looking down at the floor.Adriano looked at them and raised his brows giving Dante a warning."Don't make fun of my wife, Dante." Adriano warned him.So he is Dante.All I know about this guy is he is the youngest cousin Adriano has, he is youngest in the family and the biggest womanizer in the family.He is spoilt and rich and runs brothels for Adriano, where Sofia was sent.Pervert confirmed."Adriano she looks so cute and small, I want to bully her." He said giving me a creepy smile.Adriano gave an angry look at Dante and I saw Dante bowing his head down infront of him, knowing that he might have crossed the limit.Adriano's phone rang and he left me with t
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I waited for a few minutes and Adriano arrived.Even though he looked tired because of his work and looked in no mood to have a conversation, he asked me what I wanted to say."I just wanted to say sorry." I started to speak meekly."Forgiven." He replied.I looked at him, trying hard to resurface the topic of Sofia and Anna but I didn't dare, because I guessed in the end I will be the one who will get hurt."Trying to say something else?" He guessed looking at my restless expression.I finally dared to speak. "You have hurt me Adriano. I loved you. I trusted you. All my life I never had faith in any man but you. You made me look like a fool and it hurts, it really does." I went on crying.I sobbed and he slid next to me, putting my head on his shoulder as he caressed my hair."Don't cry." He looked at me."How can I not cry?" I had a complete emotional breakdown."Adriano I thought you are changing for me. You made me feel special. You pampered me, you cared and you even helped my f
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We had a 'make up sex' and Adriano hugged me for the rest of the night.The next morning was full of surprises.I forgot, but Adriano remembered that it was my birthday.My 26th birthday.It feels weird to celebrate a birthday for the first time ever. In my home my birthday was never celebrated as it wasn't considered an important event, but today Adriano surprised me in the morning with a huge gift box, I am curious to know what's inside it."I am a human too, as capable of making mistakes as you. But I want to grow, I want to accept my faults and learn from my mistakes. I want to earn your trust back, Emilia and this time using the right way. I know it will take time and I am ready to give time. I am ready to invest time in us and our relationship." His words sounded so promising.He prepared breakfast for me. He also bought a dazzling and graceful gown for me to wear in the evening.Adriano said we are going to celebrate my birthday with whole family and some close business partner
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A few weeks had passed since my lavish birthday celebration, a night that had left me with mixed emotions and a lot of uncertainty.The swirl of emotions had me on chokehold.Now, it was another grand event, but this time it was not about me.Adriano, my dear husband, had achieved a great victory in his business and the Mafia. He got some really good profit in one of the many businesses he owns.The occasion was a reflection of his triumph, and the air was filled with an energy that was vastly different from the last party.This party looked rich not just by the decoration but also by the people.The lavish hotel that was chosen for Adriano's success party was a splendid masterpiece. It was extravagant, it was in the heart of the city and had a stunning blend of modern and classic architecture.As I entered the hotel, my eyes were immediately blinded with luxury. So this is how it feels to be rich.I don't remember much of my childhood, but I do remember that we never had enough mone
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Okay I am really nervous on seeing such a huge crowd for Adriano.I remember as soon as we got out of the car everyone's eyes shifted in our direction.Adriano is glowing with happiness today.He is happy but not as much as he seemed at my birthday.Adriano started the celebration and cut the cake then a huge table was set for dinner and all the women sat near their husbands.For the first time I was seeing women of this family sitting next to their husbands while having dinner.Sofia next to Enzo, Aria next to Dominic and Bella next to Elias.I feel relieved to see Sofia in a good health. She looked healthier than before.And then Dante came late.You arrived so early! I thought of saying that to him, but I better knew not to. So I just shut my mouth.Dante hugged Adriano."Sorry Adriano, there was some issue at the whorehouse. I got stuck there." He gave reason so casually.His business creeps me out.I would have been much more happier if he wouldn't have managed to arrive here.Bu
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He removed the mask and then the wig, revealing himself.Marcus.My older brother Marcus was standing right infront of me, dressed in a big gown and heels.Disguised as a woman?What is going on?"What is this?" What is he doing here like this. I asked him."This is to fool the CCTV camera and your husband." He sternly replied and prancing upon me, gripped my throat.He was trying to choke me and kill me."I will first kill you, then your husband Adriano. I know both of you are on the same side." He squeezed my throat tighter as I gasped for air."What? I- I am your sister. Leave me." I barely managed to speak."Where were you, when I was in pain? Where were you when your husband took the life of my wife and our unborn child? Where were you when I begged him to let my wife go. Where were you?" He spoke those words and my eyes came out of the socket.What the hell is he even saying?Is he drunk or has he lost his mind?"What?" I was shocked."Don't act innocent, Emilia. Like you have n
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The words spoken by Marcus hung in the air like a chilling whisper, cutting through my very soul, leaving me shattered and numb. My brother, Marcus, stood before me, his eyes filled with pain, his voice shook as he confessed the unimaginable truth to me. Adriano, the man whom I married, the man who should be protected me from all the troubles is the one who is constantly hurting me.He, who had sworn his love and devotion, had taken the life of my beloved sister-in-law, Gianna. That's what my brother proved after showing so much proof.A whirlpool of emotions swirled within me, pain, anger, heartbreak, and shock. A part of me still does not want to believe that Gianna is gone.A part of me still does not want to believe that Adriano is in fact a monster.My world crumbled in that moment, as if the ground had fallen from beneath me. I had given Adriano a second chance, believing that the love we shared could fix the cracks in our relationship. But now, it was clear that his monstr
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