Chapter six: The possibilities to ruin her

Logan's POV

As I stood outside the door, I couldn't shake off the feeling of intense heat coursing through my veins. I’d only intended to tease her, to test her limits and push her boundaries. But the moment I touched her, something inside me snapped. I lost control, my desire for her consuming me like a raging fire.

I fear I might have gone too far if not for the timely call that interrupted us, crossing a line that I hadn't intended to cross. The call was a much needed reminder of my intentions, and it helped me regain control over my desires.

I called my assistant, still thinking about the call I got earlier. The caller was a spy I’d placed in my stepmother's security team. The news was big: she planned to run for minister.

This changed everything. To stop her, I needed to get married and secure my position. It was a strategic move to strengthen my claim to the family business.

Not many people knew the truth about my stepmother. She wasn't my real mother, and she didn't have any kids of her own. We pretended to have a good relationship, but deep down, we were rivals.

I’d chosen Aurora to be my wife for a reason. She was beautiful and innocent, and I wanted her to be a symbol of my status and power. I intended to keep her as a trophy wife, fulfilling her duties without expecting anything more.

If my stepmother runs for minister, she'll have to give up all my father's properties that she controls. As the most powerful mafia lord in Denmark, and a revered one in the whole European continent. I'm wealthy and influential in my own right, but I don't care about the properties themselves. What drives me is revenge.

She killed my mother and tried to take my life for those very properties. Now, it's my turn to take everything away from her.

Aurora's pitiful state tugged at my heartstrings, and for a moment, I wished I could spare her from getting entangled in my web of revenge. But I needed a pawn like her to distract my stepmother from Diva.

Diva, my childhood friend, was the only one who had stood by me during my darkest days. Everyone close to me knew how much I cared for her. Marrying Aurora would hurt Diva, but I’d to protect her. Aurora's innocent appearance belied her circumstances, but she couldn't hold a candle to Diva's beauty.

No woman could ever replace Diva in my heart. She held a special place that no one else could fill. I pulled out my phone and dialed Alex, my trusted assistant. He answered on the first ring.

"Alex, gather a team of men. We're heading out soon," I instructed, my tone firm and authoritative.

I ended the call, my mind already shifting to the task at hand. It was time to take action and secure my position, no matter the cost.

I walked over to the door, my eyes scanning the room as I mentally prepared myself for what was to come. My thoughts were interrupted by a knock at the door.

"Enter," I called out, my voice firm.

The door opened, and Alex walked in, followed by a group of heavily armed men. They were my most trusted guards, handpicked for their loyalty and skill.

"Sir, we're ready when you are," Alex said, his eyes locked on mine.

I nodded, my mind racing with the plan. "Let's move out. We have a job to do."

With that, I led the group out of the room, ready to take on whatever lay ahead.

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I was supposed to make an appearance at my stepmother's company first, but the information about her ministerial ambitions needed to be thoroughly confirmed before taking any actions. I needed to dig deeper, to uncover the truth behind her polished facade. That's why I found myself standing outside Adam's office, my father's old friend and a state senator, a man who knew more than he let on.

As I walked into Adam's office, I was greeted by the familiar fake smile of my father's friend that I was used to. As a state senator, Adam was always well-informed about the latest political developments. I needed his insight to confirm the rumors about my stepmother's potential candidacy for minister.

"Logan, what brings you here today?" Adam asked, gesturing for me to take a seat.

"I heard rumors that my stepmother is running for minister," I replied, getting straight to the point. "I was hoping you could help me confirm whether there's any truth to it." I only needed this information from him and I not here to sit or chat with him.

Adam leaned back in his chair, steepling his fingers together. "No wonder I was honored with the great mafia Lord's presence. As a matter of fact, I've heard those rumors too," he said. "But I haven't been able to get any official confirmation. Your stepmother is quite ambitious, though, so it wouldn't surprise me if she were considering a run."

I nodded, processing this information. If my stepmother was indeed running for minister, it could have a significant handle to get everything single thing I want from her . I thanked Adam for his time and left his office, my mind calculating the possibilities to ruin her.