Share
Chapter 20
Related chapters
Bound by secrets chapter 1
Gianni's POVThe sound of my best friend Luna's favorite TV show was playing while I was arranging my things for work when my younger sister Arabella entered the living room with a familiar envelope in her hands.What was Arabella doing with that? I moved past Luna and I rushed to grab the envelope from her hands."Student loan, unpaid hospital bills, what the fuck are all these?" Arabella questioned as she pointed at the envelope.I entered my room to keep the envelope in one of my drawers and locked it, "Gianni I'm talking to you!"I came back to the living room and continued arranging my things, completely ignoring Arabella and her questions."How long do you plan on doing this?" Arabella questioned while Luna increased the TV."Arabella not now, when I get back from work we will talk," I tried to brush her off."It's been 12 years Gianni, 12 fucking years!" Arabella yelled as she stomped her feet on the ground."So what if it's been twelve years? Am I complaining?" I dropped my bag
Bound by secrets Chapter 2
Gianni's POVI finished paying for the things I bought at the supermarket. The black sedan was still outside so I hurriedly dialed Louis' phone number. Louis is my coursemate, friend, and next-door neighbor, and my love interest.I knew the black sedan wasn't going to hurt me but I still needed someone by my side"Why didn't you pick up on time?" I asked over the phone anxiously"Hey, young lady, I was quite busy you know but anyway what's up?" he complained over the phone, I could hear a female voice in the background."Louis, I need you to come and pick me up right away," I said, my voice filled with urgency.Louis sounded surprised at the urgency in my voice."What's wrong? Are you okay?" he asked, concern evident in his tone."I'm being followed by the same sedan and it's parked outside the supermarket right now," I explained, trying to keep my composure, not because I was scared but because my life was falling apart."For real, he was mad to follow a crazy girl" Louis laughed on t
Bound by secrets chapter 3
Damian's POVAs I watched my men restrain the captive, I felt a surge of frustration. The man before me is a potential threat to my underground Empire and I knew he was sent by an enemy. I ran both legal and illegal business."Is he still refusing to talk?" I asked my voice tight with tension."Yes, Don," Landon, my most trusted bodyguard replied, his eyes avoiding direct contact with mine. "He keeps insisting he doesn't know anything." My mind raced with possibilities. I had built this empire on a foundation of trust and loyalty, but sometimes, extreme measures were necessary to maintain control. This was one of those times."Landon," I called, my voice carrying a mix of authority and underlying threat.Landon swallowed nervously, understanding the implications of the upcoming conversation. "Yes, Don," he replied, his voice barely above a whisper."Remove his fingers, hit him more to the point of death and he begs to spare his life," I instructed, my tone firm and unwavering. I knew
Bound by secrets Chapter 4
Gianni's POVI arrived at Professor Lisa's home and she was outside to welcome me. "Good evening ma'am," I greeted politely."Come in, thanks for coming all the way here tonight," we entered the house as she led the way upstairs and I followed behind we got to her room, and she sat down and arranged her makeup."It's no problem ma, after all, it's work," I flashed a polite smile."The kids are watching TV in the children's playroom and don't forget the kids are allergic, just prepare dinner and breakfast, in the morning get them ready for school and the driver will take them to school, yes it's just you and the kids at home, their dad isn't at home, I don't know when he will be back and I'm going out now," professor Lisa explained while arranging her makeup."Do I look good?" She asked and I nodded my head in response with a smile on my face, "I'm leaving now, make sure to use only my room."I followed her downstairs and saw her off to her car before entering her house and locking the
Bound by secrets Chapter 5
Gianni POVMy tranquility was abruptly shattered when a sudden barrage of gunshots echoed through the night. Instinctively, I stopped in my tracks, my heart pounding in my chest.I swiftly removed the headset from my ears, wanting to confirm that what I had heard was indeed gunfire. The sounds intensified, and Fear and adrenaline coursed through my veins.My instincts kicked in, urging me to find a safe place and I quickly scanned my surroundings, searching for any signs of shelter. As I sought refuge from the chaos outside, I hurriedly entered an uncompleted building nearby, seeking shelter and safety. Unknowingly to me, this building was the location where the shooting was taking place.I pressed myself against the wall, my back flat against the cold surface, desperately trying to steady my trembling body. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, trickling down my face as fear gripped me.My heart raced in my chest, threatening to give away my presence with its erratic beats. I focused
Bound by secrets Chapter 6
Gianni's POVI sent Arabella to call Louis the moment his car parked in the compound while I continued applying pressure on this man's wound with the help of Luna."What is taking them long?" I complained to Luna who was cleaning the stranger's blood."Gianni," Louis opened the door looking disoriented, the moment he saw me, relief washed over his face."Thank goodness you are alright, I was scared as fuck when Arabella came downstairs," Louis put his hands on his chest before his eyes went to the motionless man on the couch, "Who is he? Did Luna do this?"Louis has always suspected that Luna has it in her to kill someone and I don't know why that was the first thing that came to his mind."Really?" Luna rolled her eyes, her reaction showed she wanted to hit him but couldn't."Gianni, who is he and what happened? How did he even get here in the first place?" A concerned Louis asked as he checked if the man was still breathing."He is one of the godfathers I served the day I lost my job
Bound by secrets chapter 7
Gianni's POVI changed the channel continuously searching for any news of the unconscious man but there was nothing, Louis didn't want to get involved because of his father."Still searching?" Luna opened a can of beer and handed it to me.I took it from her hands and drank it, "That hit the right spot," I finished it in a goal."No news," Luna drank out from her can of beer."Nothing and Louis doesn't want to get involved except for treating him, it's been two weeks and he hasn't opened his eyes," I took a deep breath."How come no one is looking for him?" Luna raised her eyebrows."They are, maybe we haven't just seen," Arabella said when she entered the living room, she took the TV remote and began checking each channel."Stop! Go back," I yelled the moment my eyes caught something and Arabella obeyed without complaining.It was Landon on a TV show explaining his boss went missing and they are yet to find him. My eyes moved toward the upper part and I realized Damian was his boss."
Bound by secrets Chapter 8
Gianni's POVI stood at the front of the dressing mirror in one of the biggest, most luxurious, and most expensive wedding dress boutiques in LA.I looked at the wedding contract in my hands as the madam of the boutique used pins to hold the white veil to my hair.Today I was going to be married to a man I do not love and a man I have never seen. What if he is crippled? What if he is an abuser? What If he is a monster? Tears slid down my eyes as my mind wandered back to the day that brought me to today.*********"Gianni, are you okay?" Luna asked as I was about to rush to the hospital."It's Zion, the hospital called," I couldn't explain and rushed out, Luna followed behind till we got to the hospital.When we both arrived at the hospital, I ran to the doctor's office, "What's wrong with Zion?" I cried out."Miss Gianni, I would appreciate it if you could calm down, Zion's condition worsened overnight and he needs a neurosurgeon right now," the doctor explained."How much will it cost
Latest chapter
