Chapter Eighty-fourAuthor's PovRyan's impatience had germinated into a dangerous obsession. He was convinced that Mr. Matteo's plan to eliminate Rose was too slow, and his desperation pushed him towards a dark decision. In a moment of reckless impatience, he resolved to take matters into his own hands.As Rose left for her routine coffee break one sunny afternoon, Ryan stealthily trailed behind her, consumed by thoughts of how he could end her life and rid himself of the constant torment. His mind was clouded, and he failed to notice the signs that he was being watched.Unbeknownst to Ryan, Paul, a loyal accomplice of Mr. Matteo, had suspected his impatience. Paul had spent years cultivating a network of allies—individuals indebted to the family and devoted to their protection. His intuition told him that Ryan's impulsive nature could lead to disastrous consequences.As Ryan approached the secluded café, his heart raced with anticipation. His hand trembled as he tightened his grip a
Chapter Eighty-FiveAuthor's PovIn the midst of a world swirling with danger, Rose and her husband Alfonso decided to seize a moment of respite, gathering their closest allies to revel in their hard-earned triumph. The time had come to celebrate the downfall of their enemies.Word spread like wildfire through their vast network, reaching every corner of the clandestine underworld. The illustrious couple that had risen from the depths of despair was hosting an extravagant party, shrouded in opulence and secrecy.Preparations were made meticulously, as Rose and Alfonso spared no expense in ensuring every detail reflected their newfound power and dominance. The grand ballroom of their sprawling estate was transformed into a dazzling spectacle, adorned with exquisite floral arrangements, shimmering chandeliers, and an abundance of decadent delicacies.As the evening arrived, guests began to arrive, each bearing a sense of awe and admiration for the duo, who had defied all odds. Dressed i
Chapter Eighty-SixAuthor's PovIn the small, cold jail cell, Mr. Matteo sat alone on his narrow cot, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts and memories. The sound of silence enveloped him, giving him the space to reflect on how he had ended up in this place.As he stared at the bare walls, Matteo's eyesight transcended the physical, and he found himself gazing deep into his own past. He recalled a time when he was a young, ambitious man, driven by dreams of success, fame, and fortune. He had believed that wealth and power would bring him happiness, but little did he know that his pursuit would consume him and eventually lead him here, to this prison cell.Matteo’s path to this point had been filled with misguided decisions, unethical actions, and a gradual detachment from his values. He had been blinded by greed, stepping over boundaries that he never thought he would cross. Each step away from his true self pushed him further down a treacherous path, one that ultimately led to his downfa
Chapter Eighty-SevenAuthor's PovSelena sat on the court seat, watching as the last remnants of the battle faded away. The once-fierce clash had finally come to an end. It had been a long and arduous journey, filled with challenges and sacrifices, but victory had been achieved. A sense of relief washed over her, like a soothing balm on her weary soul.As the dust settled, Selena took a deep breath, filling her lungs with the sweet scent of freedom. The weight of responsibility that had burdened her for so long lifted, bringing a sense of lightness that she hadn't felt in what seemed like ages. With a smile on her face, she knew that her days of constant stress and worry were finally coming to a close.With the battle behind her, Selena returned home to find solace in the arms of her loved ones. She reveled in the warmth of their embraces, feeling the safety and security that had eluded her during the fight. Their unconditional support lifted her spirits, allowing her to fully immerse
Chapter Eighty-EightAuthor's PovRose woke up one morning feeling incredibly unwell. Her head throbbed, and her stomach churned with nausea. She tried to push through the discomfort, hoping it would pass, but as the days went by, her symptoms only worsened.Concerned, Alfonso noticed her fatigue and constant unease. He gently urged her to visit the clinic for a check-up, hoping to find answers to her declining health. Reluctantly, Rose agreed, realizing that ignoring her symptoms wouldn't make them disappear.Alfonso accompanied Rose to the clinic, holding her hand tightly as they sat in the waiting room. Nervously, Rose fidgeted, her mind filled with worry about what could be wrong with her. Alfonso offered her a reassuring smile, providing comfort in his presence.Finally, the nurse called Rose's name, and she was led to an examination room. Dr. Thompson, a compassionate and attentive physician, listened carefully as Rose described her persistent discomfort. Concerned about the pos
Rose AlexanderI stood by the doorway with a shocked expression. My brain was trying to comprehend what my eyes were seeing in front of me.My mind and heart were both arguing as I couldn’t believe that my best friend, someone who was the most precious person to me, someone I treated like family was in bed naked with my beloved fiance. The only man I loved so much in my whole entire life.But then my heart kept arguing with my brain trying to tell me it was only someone that resembled him. But seeing the look on the two faces said otherwise. They looked like they couldn’t believe I was standing before them.“ What’s this?” I asked, my voice barely audible.Blinking a couple times, it seems the two realized they weren’t imagining stuff and I was right in front of them. Quickly gathering the sheets as they struggled, covering themselves up.Looking up at me with a pleading expression.“Rose” my fiance called jumping out of the bed desperately trying to get his trouser that was lying on t
Alfonso TommasoLooking down at the woman I saved last week from death, I couldn’t help but wonder what exactly happened.The doctor had come to check her and ensure she was going to be okay. But it was almost a week already and he was getting worried.What could have happened to her was that she was lying in the middle of the road dressed up.It could be that she was hit, but the dress she was putting on and her jewelry clearly showed that she was a loaded lady, so why was she out by that time of the night? I couldn’t help but wonder.Sitting beside her bed lost in thought, I heard a small sound coming from beside him.I was stunned when I looked at the lady who was now awake and looking around, her gaze stopping at me looking at me with her emerald green eyes which held pain in them.Whatever must have happened to her earlier was definitely still affecting her.Looking closely at her examining her features, she clearly was beautiful with her natural face, more beautiful than when she
Rose AlexanderStaring at the impossible and stubborn man in front of me with anger in my eyes.He was the most arrogant man I had ever come across in my whole entire life, but then again ain’t all handsome guys like that, so sure of themselves like they could rule the world or have the world under their feet just because they had a bit of a special face.I definitely was not going to lie about the fact that he was handsome, that man looked like a freaking walking Greek god, a sculptured art that needed to be preserved in a museum.Walking towards the table, I took my seat staring angrily at him to show my displeasure in this situation.“ Care for some tea? “ he asked, smiling politely at me not caring about the glares I threw his way.I wanted nothing more than to leave here quickly. I had matters to tend to and revenge to serve and my enemies were roaming about freely on the street enjoying themselves and these thoughts alone made me bitter, but I refuse to let the arrogant man in fr