FerraraWhen the penthouse doors slid open before I could push the button, I reached for my back pocket, wrapping my palm around the cold barrel of my gun, alarm bells going off in my senses.But just as I started to pull out the device, the doors opened fully, bringing to view the one who wasn't supposed to be in my house by this time,Carlos, my consigliere.And judging by his expression, there was no room for negotiation about whether I was going to let him say his mind.With both hands in his pockets, he muttered,"We need to talk, Ferrara. In private."Fucking interesting.***"Make it snappy, what is it that couldn't wait till end of work?" Minutes later, we were in my study, which radiated warmth with memories of the time I had spent with Katya, resonating all over the atmosphere.Her sweet fragrance still lingered here from last night, when she had come to fetch me for bed, and we had ended up making out, almost losing control.Fucking hell, I hadn't experienced this level o
Katya"It's time for your next appointment, ma'am."My P.A. announced in a voice louder than necessary, her fingers reaching upwards as she adjusted her glasses.I let out a deep breath I hadn't known I had been holding, and let my shoulders fall, the joints straining as I relaxed against the seat.How long had I been at the screen? Hours?It felt like days, and I massaged my aching neck, a yawn slipping from my mouth.I was fucking exhausted.Operating as a co-CEO to two major groups was no easy task, more so one that belonged to De Castello and Petrov cooperations.Although we had been left with no choice but to form a business partnership, I intended to make the best of this,For both of our companies.For instance, we could move from the nightlife business to establish something more, building the Castello-Petrov into something more than a company...More than a brand,A fucking household name.Various plans were already set in motion in my mind, things we could achieve with both
Ferrara"Sorry, I was stuck in traffic."Slightly unsteady gaze,Fingers pushing the envelope into the purse,No mention of the package from the chairman,Awkwardness hovering between us...In the history of weird situations, this had to be at the top of the list.Naturally, with someone else, the moment I suspected that they were keeping something from me, I would have a background check run within an hour, And if they were guilty, I would do with them as I did with every other traitor,Execute them.But with the woman I had sworn to protect, my head was swirling with so many thoughts it could almost explode at any moment.I had ignored every one of Carlos' words and pushed his skepticism to the side.And now, the evidence was right in front of me, in the hands of the woman I had given my heart to.My rationality was having a field day, fighting my emotions which refused to believe that she would fucking betray me.But then, why wasn't she saying anything? Why lie about the traffic
Katya"I knew you would make the right decision. With this, you would have completely avenged your parents' deaths."Today, Mr. Jones, the middle aged chairman of the board, was in a black suit, paired with a tie that was almost choking his nonexistent neck.Small rectangular glasses were perched on the bridge of his nose, his browning teeth flashed more widely.He was quite ecstatic, seated across from me at the round table, his eyes focused on me like a hawk, as though he were afraid that I would back out.But he needn't worry.The moment I got that letter, I had made a decision, and had no intention of changing it.I tilted my chin, the army green turtle-neck and beige jacket making me appear more formidable, with the flaming matte red lipstick which made my lips bolder.My hair was swept upwards in a sleek ponytail, accentuating my high cheekbones and almond eyes, made prominent by a cat designed eyeliner."I'm aware of that."My reply was colder than expected, carrying with it th
Katya"Si...sir...." The words muttered in series of stutters and blinking eyes, were spoken by the man who had called him a bastard.The members of the board and shareholders who had boldly lifted their hands to vote him out, started to move back, their hands shaking instantly.With each stride that Ferrara took, his aura surrounded the room, sucking everyone in with the intimidating power he exuded effortlessly.But one man remained bold, his eyes filled with gloats and mockery.The chairman, Mr. Jones.The older man rose to his feet immediately, slamming his hands on the table as he faced everyone."Don't cower for the bastard! He's just an illegitimate kid who thinks he has a place in the company that I built with his father! Mr. De Castello, I'm afraid, I would ask you to vacate the building."Fairytale was underrated.The illustration of a mouse standing up to the intimidating elephant...That was exactly what it looked like, as Ferrara continued striding towards the older man,
KatyaThree Days Ago"I will cut to the chase, I want you at the head of the seat, leading the corporation to the future, not your baby daddy."Mr. Jones' mustache seemed to move as he spoke, his words followed by a thick cloud of smoke, drawn from his lips.He leaned against the couch, a lazy smile on his lips, his dark lips pouting as he blew out a puff of smoke.Across from him, where I sat, my brain was quick to process the implication of his words, and confirm what I had suspected earlier.The chairman of De Castello board who was aware of Ferrara's reputation of wiping out traitors, hadn't simply called me to place a request.Nope.The only reason he was bold enough to push this notion and insult my mafia boyfriend without batting an eye, was because he already had a plan.He only intended to make me a pawn in his game, and if I said no, he could attempt to take me out, and then use another method.But if I played dumb and pretended to agree with him, then I could have the upper
KatyaFuck.Shit.No, this couldn't be happening.I was supposed to be relating plans to him, not being accused and receiving emotional abuse from the one man I had given up everything for,My drive for revenge.And now...His words cut into my heart and sliced it piece by piece, pain and disbelief and anguish settling deep in my heart.No, this couldn't..."You know the fucking pathetic part? If you wanted part of my company, and simply asked for you, I would have given it to you. You already had me wrapped around your pussy, didn't you?"Fuck. That. Shit.My palm went flying backwards, gathering so much strength from the anger rippling through me.And without any preparation on both parts, it moved forward and landed right on his cheek, leaving an imprint a deep shade of red.The sound...was deafening.His face snapped to the side, and stayed immobile, the impact of his words and my action settling between us in the thick silence.Our chests heaved heavily, panting for breath, heat
FerraraPresent DayI feel like shit,A complete fucking asshole. In my attempts to protect myself from the reality of the slamming ache of betrayal, I had broken the promise I made to the only woman that mattered.I had hurt Katya Petrov, my love.And now she was walking in front of me, placing a noticeable distance between us, her shoulders stiffened defensively.Fuck, I had done all that.I raked my fingers through my hair, the urge to let out a hot breath of frustration right here in the parking lot burning in my chest.I needed to make this right, I couldn't lose her, not now, or ever.Katya got to my car before me and opened the door before I could get to it, stepping into it with her thigh length boots.Even beneath that pain she was carrying, and the work that had burdened her shoulders,She was still sexier and more graceful than any woman.Her strength, was a kick to the guts,And her loyalty, unquestionable.But despite my asshole move to imply otherwise, and the fact that