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Betray Me, and You’re Dead Chapter 8
After cleaning up the mess inside the family, I went to the hospital. Even though Luca had been poisoning me, I still needed to know the condition of my body.“Congratulations,” the doctor said. “You’re pregnant.”I froze. “What?”“You’re about six weeks along. The fetus looks healthy so far. Honestly, it’s almost a miracle.”Six weeks… I did the math. That was when Luca had been adding the poison to my milk most frequently. It was also right before I started pouring that milk into the flowerpots instead of drinking it. Yet, in that toxic environment, this child had held on and survived.I lowered my hand to my still-flat stomach, feeling a mix of emotions. This was Luca’s child, the child of the man who betrayed me and tried to make sure I would never bear a child.Logic told me I should end it. This wasn’t just a mistake; it was humiliation. However, as I felt the faint warmth beneath my palm, something unfamiliar rose inside me.‘Keep the child. Remove the father.’ The though
Betray Me, and You’re Dead Chapter 7
The funeral drew every major name in the underworld. Everyone came in tailored black suits, their faces solemn, except me. Beneath my black trench coat, I wore a dress the color of fresh blood. Whispers followed me as I walked past the crowd, commenting that I had no sense of decorum. However, I didn’t care. This wasn’t just a funeral. It was my coronation.I stood before the headstone and watched as the massive black walnut coffin was slowly lowered into the ground. Inside that coffin wasn’t just Luca. Buried with him were six years of my youth and a love I had once been foolish enough to believe in.“My condolences, Victoria.”The familiar voice came from behind me. It was Michael, the eldest son of another Mafia family. Once upon a time, he had pursued me openly and shamelessly.When he saw my red dress, the corner of his mouth lifted into a smirk.“It suits you,” he said. “Like a poppy blooming on a grave.”I turned around, removed my sunglasses, and met his eyes directly.
Betray Me, and You’re Dead Chapter 6
The basement door was pushed open. The sound of wheels rolling across concrete echoed through the room.I turned and saw my father. His hair was completely white now. His body was frail, confined to a wheelchair, but his eyes were still as sharp as a hawk’s. He wasn’t just a father. He was the Godfather of the Corleone family, the true power behind everything. He was the man Luca had spent his entire life trying and failing to surpass.“Papa.” I walked over and knelt beside his chair.The moment Luca saw him, he looked hopeful and then fearful, as if he realized this might be judgment day.“Papa! Papa, save me!” Luca shouted. “Victoria’s lost her mind! She’s trying to kill me!”My father looked at the son-in-law he once had such high hopes for. There was no anger in his gaze; only complete disappointment.“Luca, I gave you chances.” His voice was hoarse, but it carried authority. “You thought I didn’t know about the money laundering on that island? You thought I didn’t know you b
Betray Me, and You’re Dead Chapter 5
The basement of the Corleone family estate was cold and damp. That was where my father used to deal with traitors. Now, Luca, Sophia, and Antonio were tied to three separate chairs under the dim lights.Antonio’s voice was already hoarse from crying. Sophia, having lost too much blood, was barely conscious. Her head drooped to one side, her breathing shallow.Only Luca was still talking.“Victoria, I was deceived. I’m a victim too. I didn’t know she was so vicious. Forgive me. Let’s start over.” He looked at me with pleading eyes and said, “We had six years together. I love you.”The moment he said that, all those memories came rushing back—the poisoned milk, the injections, the prayers, and the quiet despair.“Love?” I stepped closer, holding up the bottle of my so-called vitamins that he gave me every single night.Inside were tablets laced with massive doses of mifepristone and lead powder.“Taken long-term, this causes infertility,” I said evenly. “It also leads to nerve dam
Betray Me, and You’re Dead Chapter 4
Sophia was sitting on a broken, sagging couch, holding the child in her arms. The moment she heard my name, the Hermès bag in her hand slipped and fell to the floor.I pushed Luca aside and walked in on my heels. The room reeked of mildew. I covered my nose and slowly looked around.“Luca,” I said lightly, “is this what you call an important business dinner?”Then, my eyes landed on Sophia. She looked older than she did in the photos. She was dressed in designer labels, but no matter how much money she spent, she couldn’t hide that small-town roughness clinging to her.“Who is this middle-aged lady?” I tilted my head. “Your childhood sweetheart with PTSD?”The phrase ‘middle-aged lady’ twisted her face instantly.“Who are you calling middle-aged? I’m Luca’s–”“Shut up!” Luca suddenly turned and roared at her.After that, he spun back toward me and dropped to his knees with a thud.“Victoria, listen to me! She’s here for treatment! The medical facilities in New York are better.
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Sophia was even more impatient than I had imagined. Once her money was cut off, she actually smuggled herself and the child into New York.Luca hid them in an old apartment in Brooklyn. It was a rundown place he had bought years ago, back before he married into the Corleone family and when he was still nobody.“Victoria, I’ve got an important business dinner tonight. I won’t be home.” He adjusted his tie in front of the mirror as he lied, not daring to meet my eyes.In the past, I would’ve reminded him to drink less and to come home early. Now, I just found it laughable.I stepped forward and straightened his collar for him, my fingers brushing over his carotid artery. Beneath my fingertips, his pulse beat steady and strong. However, I knew that his heart no longer belonged to me.“Go ahead,” I said evenly. “Don’t drink too much.”The moment he walked out the door, I changed into a long black trench coat. The dark fabric wrapped around me, sealing in every trace of emotion. Uncle
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