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The Billionaire’s Pet 68.
Lily's POVAiden grinned and grabbed my hand, and together we walked out of the bathroom, returning to the lively pulse of the still-swinging party. I didn't miss the fact that Aiden didn't wash my wetness off his hands. The thought of it made me blush. It was as though he was wearing me branded against his skin, and being unapologetically brazen about it. It made me lick my lips in nervousness.As we stepped back into the hall, the music and laughter enveloped us again. The first thing I did as we stepped in was to search for Ricardo. My eyes darted around the dimly lit room, searching for the familiar scar on his face, or the buzzcut he always sported.Leaning down to me, Aiden's whisper brushed against my ear. "We need to find Frank Accardo and thank him before heading home, don't you think?"I nodded in agreement. "Yeah, you're right."Aiden paused and relaxed his fingers, obviously trying to let go of me. "Okay, wait for me here while I go and—""No, no!" I protested as fear gri
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Lily's POVAiden's hand was firm around mine as we briskly walked towards the car, but my unease lingered like a shadow. The Accardo mansion loomed behind us like a large silhouette of a beast against the night.As we approached our car, a chill ran down my spine, intensifying the feeling that something was about to go horribly wrong. I glanced around nervously, my eyes scanning the shadows for any sign of trouble.I shivered involuntarily, and Aiden stopped me. "Perhaps you should have taken a jacket along with you when you wore this dress." He murmured as he shrugged off his own jacket. "You'll catch your death of cold this way.""Thanks," I whispered as he threw his jacket around my shoulders and tucked it around me. And for a fraction of a time, I felt warm, safe, and protected."Let's go." He whispered and continued leading me towards where the guests' cars were parked.Just as we reached the car, a loud voice cut through the air, stopping Aiden in his tracks."Mr. Blackwood!" Th
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Lily's POVThe hooded man closest to me peered into the car. "Hey, you even have a gun. Smart girl. Bet you don't know how to use that, though."I squared my shoulders, as I felt a surge of defiance. "Well, I do know which pointy end of the gun causes damage, though."The four men laughed at me, and I felt my cheeks burn with embarrassment and anger. Who did they think they were?"Ricardo Gambino did warn us about this one." The man closest to my window, who appeared to be their leader, said. "You're a feisty little brunette, aren't you?""You try me first!" I clapped back, gripping on to the gun with sweaty hands."Alright, no more funny business!" The man growled. "Get out of the car, princess. Now.""Get lost," I retorted, my voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through my veins. "I won't open the door for you."Their exchanged grins only fueled my determination. The one closest to my window on the right leaned in, warning, "This is your final warning. Open the door."A smi
The Billionaire’s Pet 71
Lily's POV"And what crucial role do you want me to play in your sick game?" I demanded, defiance laced with fear as I faced Ricardo Gambino in the dimly lit warehouse. "I am nobody. I know nobody in your sick, twisted mafia world. Why do you want to drag me into it?""Oh, you'd find out that you're as involved in my 'sick, twisted world' as any other person, cara mia," Ricardo replied in a whisper. He smiled again, revealing pearly white teeth with a golden one in the corner. "Especially....""Especially...." I echoed."Where it concerns your brother. See, your brother Lucas is in a lot more trouble than he knows what to do with, trust me."My heart did a nosedive to the bottom of my shoes and then spiraled back up again. Immediately, my throat dried up with fear."My.....brother?" I asked. Then, a wild idea occurred to me, and I spat out. "What are you saying, Ricardo? I don't have a brother. You must have been mistaken."Ricardo stared at me incredulously for a second. And then, he
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Lily's POV"My father broke all his bones and died," Ricardo continued. "Heidi went on to marry Nathan, the love of her life. But due to that nasty hit on his head, Nathan was never the same mentally."A pause lingered before Ricardo continued. "As at this time, I was already a little child of three years. See, my mother was already betrothed to my father, and somehow he had gotten her pregnant as well. Sad to say my mother was quite.....devastated by the news that the love of her life was dead. She killed herself not long after."A horrified gasp slipped from my mouth. In shock, I didn't know what to feel. I was seeing sides of this repelling man that I never thought would be there.Ricardo glanced up at me, smiled, and took another long drag from the cigarette. "Oh, don't be sad for me. Trust me, I am not sad for myself." He murmured. "Even at three years old, I never liked my mother much. I would have killed her myself if she'd waited for me to grow older."Immediately, all the sym
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Lily's POVTen thousand dollars echoed in my mind like a dreadful chant. I repeated the sum out loud, trying to grasp how my brother had become entangled in such a wicked web, and why I, his sister, remained oblivious to this debt.How had he done it? And, perhaps most importantly, why?I wanted to dismiss Ricardo's claim as blatant lies, but an unsettling truth lingered within me – a man like him had no reason to lie. He was Ricardo of the Gambino Italian family, after all. Why would he lie against my brother who was of no consequence to him?My disbelief morphed into aghast realization as I finally looked up and asked the question lingering in my mind."How did my brother end up owing you such an outrageous amount?" The words stumbled out of my mouth, a mix of disbelief and dread. "How, tell me? What business did you have with him?"Ricardo's sinister smile deepened, and he spoke as if unveiling a dark secret. "Oh, dear Lily. I thought you'd never ask."He pushed his chair forward,
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Lily's POVI had no idea how long I was in that warehouse after Ricardo left. All I knew was that I wouldn't last any longer.Dizziness clouded my senses in that wretched warehouse. Exhaustion clung to my bones, even worse than the dark and stifling feeling that pressed against my face. I couldn't remember the last time I had water; my throat constricted and parched."Please, I need water," I croaked, my voice barely audible in the oppressive silence. The ropes bit into my hands, leaving angry marks as a painful reminder of my captivity. Panic set in as I struggled against the restraints. What would they do to me? Had they left me here to rot and die in silence?The air was thick with the stench of despair, and I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. My surroundings offered nothing but pitch blackness; the windows were shut tight, depriving me of any sense of day or night. The uncertainty was maddening."Is anyone there? Please, let me go," I pleaded, desperation lacing every word that
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Lily's POVThroughout the short, two-minute ride up to Ricardo Gambino's suite, my head was riddled with question after question. Apprehension made me tap my bare feet against the ground, biting my lips and digging my nails into my palms. I was starting to feel my anger fade away now, and only the fear lingered inside of me.What would he do to me if I rejected his offer again? What would he do to Lucas?What would happen to Aiden as well?I was grateful when the elevator chimed softly, and the doors slid open; I was grateful for the opportunity to finally escape my thoughts in that claustrophobic elevator. As I stepped out, I found myself in an empty, circular foyer. The walls were adorned with intricately patterned wallpaper, and soft, golden light emanated from an elegant chandelier hanging above. Several doors lined the circumference of the space, each brown and carved with beautiful patterns.They all looked identical. Which was the door to Ricardo Gambino's famous suite?The id
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