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Adrian’s Pov

The convention center doors gleamed under the late afternoon sun, their polished brass handles reflecting the faces of what seemed like half the city gathered for this momentous occasion.

I stood there, adjusting my tie for the third time, feeling the weight of five months’ work pressing down on my shoulders.

The mega city project-my project, was finally complete, and yet all I wanted was to disappear into the crowd.

Nikolai stood to my right, and Gabriel flanked my left, scanning through the crowd.

The president himself had come, champagne glass already in hand, ready to toast what the media was calling “the architectural marvel of the decade.”

But none of it mattered. Not the accolades, not the praise, not even the president’s firm handshake as he raised his glass high above the murmuring crowd.

“To Adrian Moretti,” the president announced, his voice carrying across the plaza, “whose vision and dedication have transformed our skyline and our future.”

The crowd erupted
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    Nikolai’s PovAdrian didn’t say a word the entire ride home. He sat beside me, looking out the window as though the city lights outside had more answers than I ever could. I wanted him to say something, anything. Maybe that he didn’t regret holding my hand earlier, maybe that he didn’t want me out of his life. But silence was all he gave me, and I hated how much it hurt.I clenched my jaw and kept my eyes on the road ahead, though Diego was the one driving. The air in the car was thick, pressing down on me. I hated silence, but right now, I hated the idea of breaking it even more. If I spoke, I might say the wrong thing. And with Adrian, the wrong word could be enough to push him further away.Bitterness swirled in me. Did I even have the right to feel this jealous? He wasn’t mine. He had never been mine. He was married to Isabelle, my niece. Even if their marriage was hollow, even if Isabelle was a lesbian and Adrian was gay, that truth didn’t erase the reality-they were bound by con

  • Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss   135

    Adrian’s POVThe silence in the back of the car felt suffocating. Nikolai sat beside me, his jaw tight, his hands clenched in his lap. Diego was focused on driving, but I could see his eyes flicking to the rearview mirror. Everyone could feel the tension radiating between us.I didn’t know what to say. How do you respond when someone tells you your mother has basically declared war on your relationship? The leather seat felt cold against my back as I stared out the window, watching the city blur past. I could feel Nikolai’s eyes on me, waiting, hoping for something I wasn’t sure I could give him.Finally, he broke the silence.“So what now?”My stomach twisted, but I kept my expression neutral. I’d been dreading this moment since we left the hospital. Since I saw that look in his eyes.“What did you tell her?” I asked, still not looking at him.Nikolai was quiet for a long moment. When he spoke, his voice sounded tired.“Your mother wants me to break off our relationship. She said y

  • Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss   134

    Adrian’s PovI could hear their voices from across the hallway immediately as I stepped out of the doctor's office. I wondered what they were arguing about?Nikolai wasn’t one who’d exchange words with someone. When I saw them, their gazes were intense.I didn’t hear clearly what the argument was about. They stood so close and glaring at each other. When I called out Nikolai, he instantly turned and his lips parted. My mother looked as though she was about to collapse, it made me wonder if their secret working together suddenly wasn’t going as expected, but it didn’t make sense.Nikolai would never argue cause of that. What could it be? I asked but both were silent. I couldn’t read between the lines. I’ve never felt so much rage rushing in my veins all at ones. Before I could utter another word, Nikolai strode towards me, and grabbed my hands so tight that I moaned in pain. He looked at me for a minute and then released his grip, just a little. Nikolai’s grip on my hand was sti

  • Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss   133

    Nikolai’s POVI could still hear the faint echo of Adrian’s footsteps retreating, the quiet sound of his voice telling Stacy he’d be right there. The sterile lights above buzzed low, throwing shadows against the pale walls.I hadn’t moved yet. My chest was steady, but my hand lingered near the doorknob, the warmth of Adrian’s fingers still brushing against mine.That’s when Stacy stepped forward.Her hand shot out, slim fingers wrapping around my wrist with a grip that surprised me. For someone who always appeared fragile, her hold was steady, her nails biting faintly into my skin. Her eyes lifted to mine, sharp and wet at the same time, as though she had forced herself into bravery she didn’t own.“You need to stop this.” Her voice was a whisper, but the kind that cut deeper than a shout.I arched a brow, keeping my face calm even as her words crawled under my skin. “Stop what?”“Don’t play dumb with me, Nikolai.” Her hand trembled slightly, but she didn’t let go. “Leave him alone. A

  • Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss   132

    Adrian’s POVThe sterile hospital corridors felt endless as I walked beside the doctor, his voice a distant hum explaining procedures I barely registered. “The surrogate has been thoroughly screened,” Dr. Martinez was saying, gesturing toward a woman in her thirties sitting in the consultation room. She had kind eyes and a gentle smile that made this whole arrangement feel slightly less clinical. “All her tests came back perfect. We already have Ms. Isabelle’s egg prepared and viable.”“We just need your sample, Mr. Adrian, and we can proceed with the insertion today.”The doctor handed me a small container and a folder of instructions, and then gestured to a nurse to guard me to a room. The private collection room was exactly what I’d expected. It was small, dimly lit, with a single chair and a small table. The nurse who led me there was middle-aged and matter-of-fact, switching on a laptop before heading for the door.“Take your time,” she said gently. “Press the call button when

  • Becoming the Forbidden Possession of the Mafia Boss   131

    Nikolai povThe photographs lay scattered across my desk like accusations, each one a piece of evidence that threatened to destroy everything I’d built with Adrian. I could feel his eyes burning into me from across the room, could see the way his hands trembled as he held that damning image—the one showing me with a gun pointed directly at a woman who shared his exact features.Stacy Moretti. Even after all these years, seeing her face in that photograph made something twist painfully in my chest. She’d been so young, so desperately in love with a man who would ultimately destroy her. And I’d been the one pointing a weapon at her heart.“It wasn’t what you think,” I said carefully, keeping my voice steady despite the storm I could see brewing in Adrian’s expression. The words felt inadequate, pathetic even, but they were the only truth I could offer without revealing secrets that weren’t mine to share.Adrian’s laugh was bitter, hollow. “Isn’t it? Because this looks pretty clear to me

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