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41.Karoake
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BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 42.Marco?
--Cassie--Yes! Heโs so talented, Cassie. You missed the best part of the night,โ Hailey said, her excitement bubbling over.โWonderful,โ I muttered, sarcastic. โNow go take a shower before you make me regret letting you back in here.โAs the water in the bathroom began to run, I laid back on the bed, my eyelids heavy. The room grew quiet again, save for the muffled sound of the girls chatting and laughing in the bathroom. Maybe, just maybe, I could steal a few more minutes of sleep before their next round of chaos.The night had been long, and I could only hope the morning would be more forgiving.โWho is that?โ I asked her, genuinely puzzled by their excitement.Hailey gasped, looking at me like Iโd just confessed to not knowing who Beyoncรฉ was. โYou donโt know him?โ she repeated, her tone dripping with disbelief.โNo, should I?โ I asked, now more curious than ever about the mystery man who had them all buzzing.โCassie,โ she said, shaking her head dramatically. โHeโs Alessandroโs b
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-29BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 43.City Mall
--Cassie--But as the helicopter soared higher, I realized my assumption might have been wrong. Scattered between the vast greenery were housesโno, mansions. These werenโt your typical country homes with white picket fences and rustic charm. They were architectural marvels, each more opulent than the last. Expansive estates with manicured gardens, infinity pools, and ornate fountains gleamed like jewels amidst the sea of trees.โDefinitely not the countryside,โ I whispered under my breath. The isolation of the area, surrounded by acres and acres of forest, gave it a secluded feel, but the sheer luxury of the homes rivaled that of the finest neighborhoods in New York.Despite the awe-inspiring scenery, my mind wandered. I wasnโt particularly interested in this shopping trip. The idea of buying trinkets or clothes felt trivial compared to the weight of everything else in my life. Still, I had one small goal: to find a souvenir for Aunt Sophia. She had been dropping hints for weeks about
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-29BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 44. Sacked
--Cassie--"I went shopping for the clothes in your wardrobe he sent me to buy, and I got all of them here," Hailey added, looking pleased with herself."Thatโs why they look so beautiful," Michele and Hailey said, glancing at their outfits, the fabrics rich and elegant, the colors popping under the bright lights.I looked down at my own attire, the floral dress I had picked from the wardrobe, one that cost thousands. It felt simple in comparison to their designer pieces, and yet, it was still a luxury piece. I didnโt know how to respond. I didnโt want to sound ungrateful, but I couldnโt help feeling that all this excess wasnโt necessary.I didnโt want to hurt Stephanieโs feelings by telling her that I didnโt need any more clothes or expensive gifts. After all, she had been generous, and I didn't want her to feel bad for doing something she thought would make me happy.I simply kept quiet, smiling faintly as the others continued chatting, the girls already planning what they would buy
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-29BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 45. Enhanced security systems
--Cassie---Yesterday was utterly exhausting. After the trip to the mall, I felt as though Iโd run a marathon, both physically and emotionally. Stephanieโs words about replacements arriving at the shop within thirty minutes proved true. By the time we left, the shop was already buzzing with new staff, seamlessly filling the roles of the dismissed employees. It was almost eerie how efficient the entire process was.What unsettled me even more, however, was how Stephanie took every opportunity to announce to the shop attendants that I was Alessandroโs wife. Every store we entered, she would say it as if it were some badge of honor, and I would cringe internally each time. I didnโt want anyone to know. It wasnโt that I was ashamedโit was more that I wasnโt certain of my future with him. What if things didnโt work out? What if I left him one day? But Stephanie dismissed my concerns outright, insisting that such a thing wasnโt going to happen.Despite my insistence that I didnโt need or wa
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-29BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 46. University of De-Luca
โEveryone knows him,โ one of the women replied with a smile. โHe comes around whenever Mr. Deluca stays in the house for a week or more without leaving.โI nodded, trying to process the new pieces of information. Everything I heard sounded strangeโalmost too extraordinary to believe. But there was no reason for them to lie to me.For a fleeting moment, a thought crossed my mind: Could Mr. Rossi be Alessandroโs son? Could he have abandoned the boy here in the orphanage, hiding him from the outside world? The idea was absurd, but it stuck with me like a nagging itch. Of course, I couldnโt voice such suspicions. These people had an unwavering loyalty to Alessandro, a devotion so deep it felt almost sacred. Anything negative about himโeven an innocent questionโmight spark their wrath.Their loyalty was unlike anything Iโd ever seen before. It wasnโt just respect; it was something far stronger, almost as though they believed Alessandro was a figure of absolute authority, a leader to be fol
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-11-29BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 47. Boss Baby
The location for Mr. Rossiโs party had been changed to the mansion, and I overheard the childrenโs excitement about coming here. The event was set to start at one in the afternoon, and the anticipation in the air was palpable.In the kitchen, the cooking was nearly finished, and the atmosphere was light, almost celebratory. The girls and I were chatting and laughing, trying to keep things upbeat. Despite their energy, I couldnโt shake the weight pressing down on me. Last night had been brutal.I cried throughout the night, letting out all the frustration, anger, and helplessness I felt about my situation. I didnโt care if the girls heard me. They probably did, but none of them mentioned it. How could they understand how trapped I felt? No matter how much they tried to make me feel welcome, this place wasnโt homeโit wasnโt even close.But I had a plan, at least in my mind. I wasnโt going to stay here forever. Iโd find a way to leave, to escape this suffocating isolation and carve out a
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-02BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 48.Dad
--Cassie--โDid my dad come with him?โ I asked Michelle, my voice betraying the faint hope Iโd been clinging to.โNo,โ she said flatly, her answer like a pin popping the fragile bubble of expectation Iโd held onto. The disappointment was instant, a heaviness settling in my chest that I couldnโt shake.Without another word, I pulled out my phone, scrolling through the contacts in my phonebook until I found his name. My thumb hovered over the call button for a moment before I pressed it.โDad,โ I said as soon as he picked up.His voice was rushed, concerned. โWhy? Is something wrong?โThe panic in his tone made my stomach twist, and I hurried to reassure him. โNo, no, itโs nothing like that. You didnโt come back with Alessandro, and I was worried.โThere was a pause before he sighed. โOh, I thought something serious had happened. I had to fly back to Americaโsomething urgent came up. Iโll come to visit you another time, okay? Take care, and please, donโt forget to answer my calls.โThe
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๋ฐ์ดํธ : 2024-12-04BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 49. Caught
--Cassie--The party was in full swing at the back of the house, a vibrant display of joy and energy. The yard had been transformed into a childโs paradise, complete with a trampoline, inflatable slides, and various games scattered around. Childrenโs laughter filled the air as they ran about, their faces glowing with happiness as they explored every activity. The colorful decorationsโstreamers, balloons, and bannersโadded to the lively atmosphere, making it feel like a scene straight out of a storybook.I chose a chair tucked slightly away from the bustle, hoping to stay under the radar for a while. Sitting there, I observed the chaos of the party with a distant gaze, my mind wandering. I wasnโt particularly in the mood to mingle and planned to retreat back into the house soon enough. My eyes scanned the crowd, unconsciously searching for Alessandro, Mr. Rossi, or even his ever-present best friends. None of them were anywhere in sight.โLooking for someone?โ a voice interrupted my tho
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BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 100.Happy ending
"I was busily eating my food, savouring every bite. I was enjoying it so much. When I felt a sharp pain sear through my abdomen."Ahh!" I screamed, dropping my spoon as I clutched my belly."Why, what is wrong?" Alessandro came to my side immediately, looking all scared with fear as well as concern written all over his face."I feel so much pain," I said to him as the pain became more and more unbearable as I struggled to find my breath."Let me get the doctor." Without looking at me, he ran out of the room."Hailey and Michelle rushed to my side while Auntie Emily told me to breathe in and out as everyone looked scared of what was about to happen. โโBreath in and out, dear,โ Aunty Emily said, despite the tension in the air.The door opened and a nurse rushed to my side. "Can you please raise your legs? I would like to check", the nurse said to me Sensing the tension in the room as wellI obeyed, wanting to have this baby out of me soon."You are now eight centimetres dilated," she
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 99. Labour Contraction
--Cassie--The massive doors of the mansion swung open, and Alessandro drove through the entrance, the car gliding smoothly over the stone-paved driveway. The house stood in silent grandeur, its towering structure bathed in the soft glow of moonlight.As I stepped inside, I noticed the eerie stillness that had settled over the place. It seemed like everyone was already asleep. Not wanting to disturb anyone, I made my way straight to the kitchen, determined to prepare my meal myself. The hunger gnawed at my stomach, urging me to move quickly.I gathered the ingredients I needed, placing them neatly on the counter. With a flick of my wrist, I turned on the stove and cracked an egg into a sizzling pan, the rich aroma instantly filling the air. The gentle hum of the toaster and the quiet bubbling of the oatmeal on the stove created a soothing rhythm in the otherwise silent kitchen."Amore," Alessandro's deep voice called from the hallway."I'm in the kitchen!" I yelled back, keeping my fo
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 98.Bliss
--Cassie--โBambina,โ he murmured, his voice low and rough, thick with restrained desire. The husky timbre sent a shiver down my spine, making my breath hitch. My heart pounded against my ribs, a frantic, unsteady rhythm that mirrored the sudden heat surging through my veins.His dark eyes roamed over me, devouring every inch as though he were memorizing the sight, branding it into his soul. There was something primal in his gaze, a possessiveness that made my stomach tighten and my knees weak. Slowly, deliberately, his fingers reached behind me, brushing the curve of my back as he deftly unclasped my bra. The whisper of fabric against my skin sent a fresh wave of anticipation coursing through me. The delicate garment slipped away, leaving me completely exposed beneath his heated scrutiny.A sharp gasp escaped my lips as I took in the intensity of his expressionโraw, hungry, reverent. The evidence of his own desire pressed insistently against the fabric of his boxers, a silent testame
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 97.Nine months pregnant
---Cassie--I am officially nine months pregnant, and honestly, I feel like a whale."Cassie, what have you been eating?" Aunty Emily exclaimed when she saw me.I just smiled at her, unable to find the words to explain that it wasnโt just cravingsโit was hunger that never seemed to end.Aunty Sophia and her mate had just returned from a cruise after being away for about three weeks. This was the first time they'd seen me in all this time. Today, we were having a family dinner at her house, and she had invited Aunty Emily, Hailey, Lorenzo, Marco, Alessandro, Stephanie, Lalia, and me."The babies are both four kilos each," Alessandro said, his voice tinged with awe as he looked at my swollen belly."Are you serious?" Aunty Emily laughed. "Then they already weigh more than you did, Alessandro."Everyone chuckled, and I couldn't help but smile, though I could feel the weight of the truth in her words. I was carrying a lot of extra weight, but it was for a good cause. "Hello," her mate s
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 96.Hospital
--Cassie--A sudden knock at the door broke the comfortable silence in the room."Someoneโs knocking. Check who it is, Alessandro," I murmured, nudging him lightly.He groaned, stretching lazily before getting up from the bed. We were both curled up under the covers, waiting for the extra bed the nurse had promised to bring in an hour. Until then, Alessandro refused to leave my side, insisting he needed to be close to me.I watched as he made his way to the door, his steps slow and reluctant."Come in, Aunty Emily," Alessandro said, pulling the door open."Youโre awake!" Aunty Emilyโs voice was filled with relief and joy as she stepped inside."Yeah, I am," I replied with a small smile, watching as she made her way over to the sofa."I brought you some chicken soup, rice, and fresh fruit," she said, setting a bag down and beginning to unpack the food. The aroma of the soup instantly filled the room, making my stomach growl in anticipation."Thank you, Aunty Emily," I said sincerely, w
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 96.False labour
--Cassie--We couldn't stop staring at the nursery. Everything had been put in place yesterday, and the room now felt complete. The soft pastel walls, the carefully chosen decorations, and the neatly arranged furniture created the perfect space for our baby.I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward Dennisโhe had been a tremendous help, making sure everything was set up just right.The rocking chair was positioned beside the crib, a cozy spot for late-night lullabies. The changing tables stood just beside the chair, creating a seamless flow between the essentials. In the corner of the room stood the wardrobe, already filled with tiny outfits I had carefully folded and placed inside. Each little onesie and blanket held the promise of the moment I would finally meet themโour babies.A warm smile tugged at my lips as I ran my fingers over the soft fabric of a baby blanket. But before I could fully savor the excitement, a sharp pain shot through my abdomen."Ugh!" I groaned, doubli
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 95.Painting
--Cassie--The sharp trill of my phone broke through the quiet, drawing my attention away from the half-eaten toast in front of me. I glanced at the caller ID. Genevive.โHello, Genevive,โ I said, pressing the phone to my ear.โCassie! Tell your bodyguard to let me in,โ she snapped, frustration coating her tone.I frowned, confused. โBlake?โโNo, itโs someone else. Iโve never met him before. And, honestly, heโs driving me crazy!โโOkay, give me a minute. Iโll sort it out,โ I replied, trying not to laugh at her exasperation. I hung up and turned to Juliet, who was setting plates on the dining table.โJuliet, whoโs on duty at the gate today?โโA new guy,โ she replied without looking up.โWhat? Whereโs Blake?โโHe has gone to hospital appointment with Marcy,โ Juliet answered, placing a glass of orange juice beside me.I let out a sigh. โCan you tell him to let Genevive in? Sheโs waiting at the gate.โJuliet nodded and moved to the intercom at the far end of the room. Her voice was calm a
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 94.Nursery room
--Cassie--Today, Alessandro decided to start setting up the nursery since the baby would be arriving soon. I eagerly offered to help, but he insisted that he just needed me there to guide him on where I wanted things placed."Bambina," I heard him call from the nursery."I'm coming!" I responded, quickly slipping into my pants before stepping out of our bedroom.The nursery was right next to our room, and as I walked in, I noticed that Alessandro hadn't started yet. He stood in the middle of the room, arms crossed, surveying the empty space."You haven't started yet?" I asked, raising an eyebrow."I was waiting for you," he said with a small smile. "I want to know where you think the wallpaper should go."I walked further into the room, imagining the layout in my mind. "The crib should go here," I said, pointing to the far wall. "So, I definitely want the wallpaper behind it. Something soothing, maybe a starry night theme."Alessandro nodded thoughtfully. "And where will you keep the
BETROTHED TO THE ITALIAN ALPHA MAFIA BOSSย ย ย 93.It's twin boys
--Cassie--Itโs already twelve oโclock, and guests will start arriving soon. โGo and get ready,โ Aunty Sophia said, heading towards the kitchen.โLooks like Iโm right on track,โ Lalia remarked, following me.We entered the elevator together and rode up in silence. Once inside my bedroom, I sank onto the plush sofa, Lalia sitting beside me.โAlessandro still hasnโt arrived?โ she asked, glancing at the time.โNo, I was just about to call him,โ I replied, reaching for my phone resting on the sofa cushion. Just then, Alessandro walked through the door.โSorry Iโm late, Bambina,โ he said, his voice laced with exhaustion. โThere were rogues around, and we had to take care of it.โ His usually neat hair was disheveled, a clear sign he had been running his fingers through it in frustration.I offered him a small smile. โI understand.โโIโll get ready in the next room,โ Alessandro said, heading into the closet to grab his pink shirt.Lalia shot me a puzzled look. โWhy is Alessandro wearing pink
