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Ricardo's POVStanding in my suite's office, I gazed out of the window, my thoughts consumed by Aiden and Lily. What I felt within me at their defiance was slowly becoming more than just anger. It was rabid and uncontrollable now.How could they continuously thwart my plans? How could two mere individuals prove so difficult to separate?Turning away from the window, I made my way to the nearby shelf adorned with a decanter of golden whiskey and some glass cups. Pouring two glasses, I returned to my desk, where Irene sat waiting for me."Here," I began, my voice carrying a hint of authority, "have a drink, Irene."Irene hesitated, her eyes darting nervously around the room before falling to her lap. "I-I don't drink, Mr. Gambino, you know that." she stammered.My gaze hardened as I fixed her with a cold stare. "You will drink it now," I commanded, pushing the glass towards her. "Drink up. Let me see you empty that glass."Irene's hands trembled as she reluctantly reached for the glass.
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Ricardo's POVA cold fury swept through me at the mention of Aiden's name. How dare he interfere with my plans again, to disrupt everything I had worked so hard to achieve? I found myself gripping the table behind me almost convulsively. This felt like a constant thorn in my side, determined to dig in no matter what I did to pull it out.With a growl of frustration, I reached out and grabbed the man's neck again, pulling him closer to me. The man scampered forward, whimpering like a child.I tightened my grip on the man's neck, my nails digging into his skin. "Tell me everything," I demanded, my voice a low snarl. "Where is Aiden now? And what does he plan to do next?"The man's eyes widened in terror as he struggled to form coherent words. "I...I don't know," he stammered, his voice barely a whisper. "He's...he's coming for me... He's coming for all of us, please, Mr. Ricardo, you have to protect me!"I felt a surge of revulsion at the man's weakness, his pathetic pleas for mercy. I
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Ricardo's POVI locked eyes with Mitch through the iron bars, my gaze piercing as I awaited his response. "Have you heard about Rocco's death?" I asked. "I'm sure you haven't, what with being holed up in here."Mitch's eyes widened in surprise, and he shook his head slowly. "I heard nothing," he admitted, his tone tinged with what I knew was an extreme fake remorse. "I'm sorry for Rocco's death.""Oh, shut up!" I snapped. Mitch lowered his head. "I was only—""Why do you mourn Rocco's demise?" I demanded, my voice laced with accusation. "You've always cowered in fear of him. Admit it, deep down, you're relieved that Rocco is no more. You wanted him gone, didn't you? And given theA nervous swallow betrayed Mitch's unease as he shifted uncomfortably under my scrutinizing gaze. "I...I don't know what you're talking about," he stammered, his voice trembling with apprehension.I leaned in closer, my breath hot against his face as I locked him in a penetrating stare. "Enough games!" I gro
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Lily's POV"This sure is a big kitchen." I glanced up from my chopping board, staring at Mira. She stood on the other end of the kitchen, a bowl of broccoli in her hands as she washed them under the jet of water from the tap."What?" I asked."This kitchen," Mira turned away from the tap and set the bowl of broccoli on the kitchen island. "Hell, this entire house, if I am to be honest. It's big. Can you handle it?"My gaze moved back down to the board in front of me. "Before I met Aiden, I could have sworn I wouldn't have anything to do with a mafia man. Here I am."Mira sniggered. "Yeah, you're right. Even though I never imagined you end up dating a man such as himself, you both make a really nice couple."A blush warmed my cheeks. "I guess so.""And that Joe guy...." Mira's voice trailed off."What about Joe?""He's quite the specimen, isn't he?" Mira commented, a teasing glint in her eye. "A tall, blonde hulk of a guy. I wouldn't mind one hop in the sack with him."I gasped in moc
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Lily's POVI stood on East Street, the chilly wind sending shivers down my spine as I wrapped my arms around myself. Why had that mysterious caller summoned me to this desolate place?"Lily!" Called a voice from behind me. "Wait up!"I turned on my heels, and the sight of the person sent a cold wave of emotions rushing over me.Liam.My heart sank at the sight of him. Liam, my ex-boyfriend, stood before me, his curly blonde hair tousled by the wind.He looked just as I remembered him, with his curly, baby blonde hair, piercing grey eyes, and rugged, sharp facial features. Everything about Liam was hard, just as I remembered. Only his hair screamed softness.Despite the tension between us, I couldn't help but notice how handsome he still was."Lily," he said, his voice tentative as he drew nearer. "It's been a long time."I bit my lip, feeling a rush of conflicting emotions. "What are you doing here, Liam?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady. "Why did you call me here?"He shifted
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Lily's POVAs I hurried home, Liam's sudden appearance lingered in my mind like a dark cloud. Something about it felt off, and I couldn't shake the feeling that trouble was brewing.And then, there was the kiss. His lips were on mine, a fleeting moment that left me feeling conflicted and confused. I couldn't deny the surge of emotions it stirred within me, even as I struggled to make sense of it all.I couldn't help but think of Aiden, the man I loved and trusted. What would he say if he knew about Liam's kiss? Would he understand, or would it drive a wedge between us?Lost in my thoughts, I barely noticed the familiar streets passing by as I made my way home. Each step felt heavy with uncertainty, my heart weighed down by the tangled mess of emotions that Liam and his stupid kiss had awakened inside me.As I approached the Blackwood mansion, my heart began to beat even faster. I took a deep breath and prepared myself for whatever lay ahead. Whatever Liam's intentions were, I knew I c
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Lily's POVAs I woke up the next morning, a sense of unease lingered in the air, casting a shadow over the otherwise peaceful morning. Despite my best efforts to shake off the feeling, it clung to me like a heavy cloak, weighing me down with a sense of foreboding.After showering and getting ready for the day, I made my way downstairs to join the others for breakfast. The mansion was unusually silent; all the guards that were usually found loitering around the corridors had disappeared. This did a lot to heighten my fear.As I entered the dining room, I found Lucas and Mira already seated at the table, their cheerful greetings ringing hollow in the quiet atmosphere. "Morning, sister," Lucas called out."Good morning," I replied, trying to match his tone.Mira glanced up at me, concern etched on her features. "You seem a bit off today, Lily. Is everything okay?"I forced a smile, hoping to alleviate her worries. "Yeah, I'm fine, just a bit tired," I lied.Mira leaned forward conspira
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Lily's POVI packed my bags alongside Mira and Lucas, as I fought down a heavy sense of desolation that settled over me. How had everything unraveled so quickly? How had I managed to shatter the fragile trust between Aiden and me in the blink of an eye?With each item, I placed into my suitcase, and the weight of my mistake pressed down on me, suffocating me with remorse. I couldn't bear to face Aiden's disappointment, couldn't bear to see the hurt in his eyes when he looked at me.I knew all of this wasn't my fault, but it could have well been avoided if I hadn't gone to see Liam. How had he gotten those pictures anyway?When we reached the door, Joe stood there. There was a smile on his face as we walked towards him, which quickly dimmed. A furrow formed on his brow as he took in our packed bags. "Where are you all going?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern.I swallowed hard, struggling to find the words to explain. "We're leaving," I replied simply, my voice barely above a whi
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