Mag-log inThree days passed, and to my disappointment, Silvio hadn’t reached out to me, which frustrated me, and I was convinced he might have forgotten I existed, which scared the hell out of me.
That was why Eve called me; I knew she would be very upset, as she was already annoyed. I entered the place she had asked me to come to and found her leaning against the chair. “You're late!” she snapped at me, swinging a glass of wine in her hand. “I’m sorry, it took a while to get out of the mansion,” I said quietly, standing still with my head bowed. She scoffed as she got to her feet and motioned for the men to leave. This was where I had stayed for six months, our meeting place. As she walked toward the men, I braced myself for some scolding. She lifted my chin so I could look into her eyes. “You can't fail; this is your last chance. I want you to reach him, even if it means losing yourself in the process,” she tells me. A chill runs down my spine. One thing I knew about Eve was her deep hatred for Silvio. I didn’t know their history or what had transpired between them, but her animosity was clear. "I'm sorry, Miss. I will do my best, but I can't reach him. The maids are not allowed to visit the upper chambers unless given permission. I'm truly sorry," I whispered. "That's why you have one more opportunity. Today, he will be meeting a business associate at the club, and we have access to the situation. He will be sitting on the right balcony, making him visible to everyone in the club," she explained. I looked at her, confused about how I was supposed to approach him in a crowded club. "But how am I supposed to get his attention in a place full of people? That’s… nearly… impossible to comprehend," I stammered, meeting her icy gaze which had me keep shut. Over the past few months, I realized I was merely a tool for her purposes, and I dreaded what she might do to me if I failed. She was a strict woman in her early fifties, with a cold eye, leaving with her I had seen how many lose their lives for a single mistake, she was cruel. Before she took me in, I had to sign a contract stating that until our goal was achieved, I was hers, along with a non-disclosure agreement. "Leave that to me. To get his attention, you need to be the most beautiful girl in the club, and it should be your idea on how to make him come to you," she said, nodding at someone behind me just as a designer entered with some clothes. "And remember, this is your final chance; after this, there won't be another," she cautioned me, her warning sent a chill down my spine as I looked at her scared. "I'm sorry, mistress, but I need this just as much as you do. I promise to give it my all," I replied, determined not to let her lose faith in me. After all, I had nowhere else to go if she threw me out of her wing, and I doubt she would let me leave it I fail, even if she did. I was certain I couldn't return to my father; he hadn't even bothered to look for me since I went missing. If he cared, my mother had passed away, leaving me completely alone in this world. "You better," she said as she exited the room. It took me an hour for a makeover that transformed me totally. I wore a striking white dress designed to attract attention, cut just above my thighs to maximize its impact. The dress clung to my figure, showcasing the shape I had worked hard to achieve over the past few months. My hair cascaded down my back in soft waves, and my makeup was flawless, though minimal, as I wanted Silvio to recognize me. When the designer finished, I felt stunning. Soon, I made my way to the club, where our intel had informed us, that Silvio had arrived. As I stepped into the club, the thumping beat of the music surrounded me, and I could feel its rhythm pulsing through my body. The dimly lit space was vibrant with movement, people swaying to the music, lost in their own experiences. A few curious glances were cast my way, but I ignored them as I headed to the bar. "Could I get a vodka, please?" I asked the bartender, leaning casually against the counter. My eyes scanned the room, searching for something, or someone. And then I spotted him, standing on the balcony to my right, deep in conversation, a glass of wine in his hand. The bartender passed me my drink, and as I took a sip, a thought ignited in my mind. How could I capture his attention? I realized I had to make an effort, and a wild idea struck me, it could get me kicked out of the club but I had to give it a shot. Without a second thought, I began to move to the music, allowing the rhythm to guide my body. I danced freely, surrendering to the beat, my hips swaying in sync with the sound. Initially, I caught a few glances, but as I kept dancing, more and more people turned to watch me. I could feel the crowd's energy surrounding me, their interest sparked by my daring moves. Suddenly, it felt like I had their full attention. I danced with more intensity, letting the music envelop me, my movements becoming smoother, more captivating, and alluring. Then, as if it were planned, a group of people gathered around me, drawn in by the allure of my dance. One of them, a tall, attractive man, locked eyes with me. With a playful grin, I leaned closer to him, my voice barely rising above the music. "Could you please lift me onto that table?" I asked. He smiled back, his eyes glimmering with excitement. "Absolutely," he replied, amusement lacing his voice. With that, he hoisted me onto his shoulders, and the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. As I danced on the table, the music swelling around me, I looked up and met his gaze, and to my surprise, he was looking right at me. I held his stare as I swayed my waist; at that moment, all eyes were on me, but I didn’t mind. Perhaps it was fear that fueled my newfound confidence. I saw him whisper to a security guard, never taking his eyes off me, and I smirked knowingly, certain it was all about me. Moments later, the security guard stood in front of me as I got on my knees, shaking my ass. “The Boss, want you up there,” he informed me and I smirked, I should make him understand that I wasn’t that easy for him to take. “If he wants me, tell him to come get me,” I whispered to his ear, and I could see his eyes widened from my request as I stood up again while the crowd cheered, as I swings round and danced harder. Soon I could see the man tell Silvio, and I maintain eye contact, I could see his amusement turn to anger, as he broke his wine glass while storming away and I knew he was coming here. I smiled a she stormed toward me the music paused as everyone looked at him. I stopped dancing as I smiled at him. He stormed toward me and without a word he threw me over his shoulders, as he stormed upstairs again. I giggled as my hair swing, and my ass hangs up in the air, I was loving this. “When I say you do something, that’s what you should do!” he snapped as he slaps my ass, and I giggled at him. Teasing him, and making him frustrated over me, it was much too enjoyable and I enjoyed it. Soon we were in an office and he sets me down, without a word I took off my heels and ran to his chair while I sat on it and swings around. I could hear the men gasped around but I didn’t care, it was a risk I was willing to take, Silvio was feared by everyone, maybe if I can be different things can go really well. “You!” He growled out and I looked at me. “Missed me,” I said in a teasing voice as he walked toward me. “You are in so much trouble young lady,” he growled as he walked closer to me.Silvio POVThe conversation was intense, and I did my best to stop staring at her. Then I felt it.The need to protect her. Nikolas's words rang through me. He said she was manipulated against me, and she tried to fight it.I couldn’t forgive her, but I knew one thing: if she was assigned to kill me in the first place, and she didn’t carry out her purpose, maybe I had judged her too easily and thrown her out as just a symbol of mercy.But I knew there was no day I didn’t think of her. For five years, I never forgot her, and it broke me that she was so far away from me.Now, as I looked at her, I felt the need to have her near me, even though I still had a little doubt in me. When I had seen the man they called Luca, I had thought he was her lover, and it had enraged me. But when he verified he was just the children’s caretaker, I knew I had to let him have access to them.Even though they may think he was their father, I wasn’t there for them for five years. I missed everything that h
Silvio's face darkened when he heard me call Luca their father.“I will need to speak to you alone,” Silvio said as he turned and walked out of the room.“Mummy...” Silva called out, but I turned to her with a smile and leaned in to hug her.“It’s going to be okay, my love. I will be right back,” I said as I kissed her on the head and walked out behind Luca. He reached out to hold my hand, and I hesitated before I held his.We followed Silvio to his study. As soon as I walked in with Luca, I could see Silvio’s eyes flash when Luca and I joined hands, and he looked away quickly.He gestured for all three of us to sit, and we did. I couldn’t wait to hear what he had to say.“Thank you. I’m grateful for your help in getting my kids back,” I thanked him, and I could see a small frown on his face.“Our kids,” he responded, and I was shocked by this, but I concealed it.“What?” I asked.“I had a DNA test done immediately, and the kids are mine,” he said, and I gulped. Of course, they were h
Third POV Before Eve came to Italy, she had a plan for her return and knew just what it was. She wanted to get Silvio in a tight position and knew exactly how she was going to do it. A virologist. She would have one of them create an illness that could threaten a person's life but keep them alive and healthy with a small antidote that would maintain their stability. She met one of them who helped her achieve her goal, and when she had the twins in her hands, she had him inject the virus into them. “It’s done,” the virologist said to her, and she stood there with a smirk. This was a risk she was willing to take to get what she wanted, and it had worked. When Silvio took the kids home and had the doctor run tests on them, they discovered something shocking. He ran a DNA test to determine whether the kids were his or his brother’s. “What does it say?” he asked the doctor, who stood there looking at him while he looked at the sleeping children. “They are yours,” the docto
Penelope's Pov I stood there trembling, a mix of rage and sorrow churning within me as I observed my father barking orders at everyone, desperately searching through every connection he had to locate my children. My hands shook at my sides, and I clenched them into fists, striving to prevent my emotions from boiling over. Silva, I thought, my precious kids; they must be terrified wherever they are right now. I wanted to hate him; I wanted to hate Silvio. He had turned me away without a second thought. I knew I deserved it, but he should have shown me mercy; he should have given me another chance. Instead, he wanted me out of his sight. The man who had abandoned me—I don’t think I could ever forgive him. If anything were to happen to my kids, I would never forgive him for treating me the way he did. “We’ll find them. It’s going to be okay,” Luca said as he stood by my side. Luca’s voice pulled me back to reality. He took my hands in his firm, warm grip, his presence anchorin
I laughed bitterly. "And what makes you think I would ever give you that?" I mocked her. Her smile widened, a chilling expression that sent a shiver racing down my spine. I despised how her features affected me; she was threatened by my words, and that worried me. It was her confidence that truly unsettled me; no doubt she had a trick hidden up her sleeve. "Because if you don't, I'll blow them up right in front of you," she said, her voice soft yet deadly. I clenched my fists, rage surging through me. "I can still kill you," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "Even after I get them back, I can still make your life miserable," I threatened, hoping to weaken her resolve and convince her otherwise. Her smile didn't waver. Instead, it deepened as she leaned in closer. "You should know me better than that, Silvio," she whispered. "I always have an alternative; I thought of all that before I came to you," she stated. She stepped back, her voice growing louder and colder. "The da
The revelation shattered me, but I did my best to conceal my emotions.I can only imagine who had hunted them. I knew he was referring to his mother, Eve. She must have tried to find Penelope for years, though I never cared about where she went. Now, however, I wished I had cared."She betrayed me," I hissed, stepping closer to him, my voice dangerously low."She was trying to save you!" Nicolas roared, his voice cutting through the argument. "She was trying to save herself and those kids, and you—" He pointed at me, his face twisted with rage. "You let her burn for it. You let her be hunted, and now you walk in here like a savior? You disgust me," he added.His words struck harder than I wanted to admit. Guilt clawed at the edges of my mind, but I pushed it aside. This wasn't the time for regret."Shut your mouth, or—" Eve began, but Nicolas interrupted her."Or what?" he challenged, his voice rising. "What are you going to do, Eve? Aren't you ashamed of yourself already? Using kids







