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Act 3: Queen’s Gambit - Chapter 5

Sienna

Days like these make me question my role as a leader.

Alcohol never helps anyone when they’re angry or sad, but I am in the mood to wallow right now. I never give in to my anger or self-pity like this; I always stand tall and tough it out for the good of my family.

So what the fuck is wrong with me right now?

Nico was drunk and obviously spewing his own hate and displeasure; I probably should not have reacted to what he said. These Italian bosses are always calling me a whore, saying I slept my way to where I am right now when it couldn’t be further from the truth.

I don’t want to give up; I don’t want to give in to the people threatening my family. I need to be strong for them… but what about me? Who will put my pieces back together when I’m falling apart?

I take another swig of my glass then hear a door opening behind me. It’s probably Serena or, even worse, Christian.

“Please, leave me be for tonight,” I say with my back to them, but I still hear them approach. “Hey,
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