White Manor casts a miserable air around it. Elizabeth steps out of her Maybach and scans the property. This used to be her home, now it's just an empty shell. The family lawyer would be arriving in the morning to read her parents will. A feat she was not looking forward to. She knew they would have left her nothing anyway, not that she needed to be left anything, just the fact that her parents thought very little of her would be the final nail in the proverbial coffin, no pun intended.
As she walks up to the door, she suddenly remembers that she didn't have a key or passcode to the manor itself. Sighing loudly, she tries the door handle and surprisingly it opens. Frowning, she looks down at her palm, now dusty. Then it clicks, the police must have been here to investigate and search the house after she positively identified the bodies as her parents'.Walking into the foyer, I've catches the scent of her mother's perfume and her eyes well up. Willing herself noEmily stares at the wedding dress Elizabeth had made for her months ago and starts crying. This dress had been made with love but will cause so much heartache. Tomorrow is the celebration. They will all be here under the guise of her wedding.She found out that Elizabeth's parents had been killed by Elred Dereon. Burnt alive by him, just because she called Elizabeth ONCE. This was the final straw for her. She was not going to back down. They all would pay.She walks towards her vanity and sits down, eyes falling on the picture of her mother. She picks it up and holds it to her chest, tears falling down her face. Giovanni didn't know, but Emily walked in on him berating her mother for lying to him, the day after this she mother committed suicide by hanging herself when they all had left for school. She still wasn't sure why he was berating her, but it was quite intense and she felt like she was intruding. Her mother was weak, but Emily would make sure she ca
Elizabeth looks at herself in the mirror and smiles. She felt elated. Things are finally coming together for her. Dressed in a mauve figure-hugging Libelulle original gown that she designed for today, and her signature red bottom heels, she was ready to face Eldred Dereon and be there for August and Emily. Grabbing her clutch, she turns to head out the door. But as she opens the door, she finds Detective Decascos standing on the porch, arm poised to knock. "Ms White caught you just in time." He says and she frowns. Caught her just in time? "Detective, how can I help you?" She says, confusion evident on her face. "There is something that I wish to discuss with you. May I please come inside?" He asks, gesturing to inside her manor. She steps aside and says, "of course, come in." And walks inside, the detective following her and closing the door behind him. She turns around to face him and waits for him to start."Ms White, I'm sure you are on your way to the Dereon-Gray
The pastIn the next few chapters to follow, we will be delving into the feud between Giovanni Russo and Don Marino.Giovanni Russo was Don Marino's consigliere. He was an up an
Brewing freshly made coffee has always been a staple in the Marino family. Gianna was taught from an early age how to make it the way her papa liked. And he would only have the cup of coffee she brewed first thing in the morning. So that is what she's doing right now, brewing coffee and awaiting her father's arrival. "Hmmm, I have not breathed in the scent of my Gia's coffee in so long!" She hears a booming voice from the passage and could not
Four days later, Gianna spies two little legs running towards her in the airport and her heart bursts. Emily was her only happiness in a cruel world. Despite being borne of sexual assault, Gianna never held it against her. Emily was an innocent consequence."Mama!" She exclaims, running towards her. Gianna gets down on one knee and Emily runs into her arms. "Mia! I've missed you, Bella!" Gianna croons and holds onto her tightly. She can't remem
Gianna opts for a loose-fitting dress that accentuates her Italian curves. She noticed that Giovanni had his eye on her when she was wearing a dress, so she opted for this one. Although she feels uncomfortable being alone with him, Gianna knew she needed to do this. Her father would never see Giovanni for what he was, so she needed to prove it. She's dealt with mobsters who were guilty before, she knew the telltale signs to look out for.
Giovanni looks at her sleeping figure. She had been in and out of consciousness for the last few days, the bullets really did a number on her. If he didn't see that red dot on the back of Emily's head, this would be a completely different scene.He was going on a lunch date with Gianna, yet out of habit, he wore his kevlar vest, who would have thought that habit would save his life.
The following chapter will be in fast forward, as I would like to continue with our original story. The truth will be revealed in the chapter to follow:In the months that follow, Gianna starts healing rapidly. Giovanni is still by her side every day and