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Chapter 10: He Waited A Year For Her
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His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 11: Begging For His Life
ISABELLAOne week later, I held my hand up, just stared at the diamond on my finger, lying there on the bed, and smiled a little. It'd been a whole week, and Dante was practically a ghost. I knew it had to be about that whole 'waiting a year' thing he'd said. But seriously, why? Was he some kind of stalker just waiting to claim me?This was messed up. Seriously messed up. And I wasn't about to just roll over and play nice because he thought he owned me. He wouldn't turn me into some puppet, making me do whatever he wanted. A loud thud made me gasp. I wasn't sure where it came from, but I got up, slowly creaked open the bedroom door, and stepped out. Curiosity, as always, got the better of me.I opened the living room doors that led to the grand garden, and my breath caught in my throat. Dante was standing there, gun in hand, surrounded by his men. The gun was pointed at a bloody man kneeling on the ground, begging for his life.Dante's gaze snapped to me, shock on his face. "Bella..
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-23His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 12: Where Have You Been?
Isabella’s POVJacob Smith? He's dead to me. Dante's got the whole mess now. What's the point of yelling about the money he swiped? He blew it, anyway. Gone. Today, I just... I needed to go home. Dad's place. My old house.The guards smiled and waved me through like nothing had changed. They were always good people, those who worked for him.My driver waited outside, engine humming, while I went in. I had to get Dad's urn. It's not safe here anymore, not with Caspian and... Jessica. Danica's mother. Can you believe it? He gave her this place? The sheer nerve of them.I barely stepped inside, and then—"WHO LET YOU IN?!" Jessica's voice, sharp as broken glass, echoed through the halls."I paused, turning my head slowly. "Oh. Jessica..."The click-clack of her heels on the marble floor grew louder, a predatory rhythm as she rushed towards me, hand outstretched, aiming to grab my wrist. I wasn't having it. I sent her stumbling back with a sharp push, almost losing her balance."YOU!" she
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-24His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 13: You Lied To Me, Bella
ISABELLA"Hey," I said, backing up a step, forcing a bright, totally fake smile. "Just, uh, picking up my dad's urn." I gave a nervous little laugh.He stood up, walked straight towards me, and said, "I don't like not knowing where the hell you are.""Uh, nothing happened," I mumbled, shrugging like it was no big deal.His gaze dropped to my shoulder, and I couldn't stop the nervous sigh that escaped me. He scanned me, every inch until his eyes narrowed on the red mark on the back of my arm. He lifted my arm and examined it, and his eyes darkened. "Are you sure nothing happened?" he asked, his voice low."N-nothing," I stammered."For every lie you give me, I'm going to punish you," he said, and then he scooped me up, carrying me like I weighed nothing. He gently laid me on the bed, following me down until he was hovering over me. I could smell the faint scent of alcohol on him. "What are you doing?" I whispered."You lied to me, Bella," he said, using that nickname again. Maybe, ju
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-25His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 14: A Price I Couldn't Pay
Isabella’s POVA soft smile played on my lips as I walked out, only wearing baggy jeans and a white t-shirt. o use showing my hand; they knew I wanted this meeting.And if manipulating Dante, was this effortless? Well, then, I'd happily play the part.Dante's smile was instant, warm, almost lovable. But a trace of suspicion chilled me. What did he really want, after returning something that was rightfully mine? "Let's go," he said, extending his hand.I took it, and we headed to his car. The destination? My father's company building. As we walked in, Dante exuded an unnerving calm, like he held all the cards.The conference room was packed with familiar faces. Eyes widened as I entered, and I offered a gentle smile, letting them assume I belonged. Which, technically, I did.Caspian Thorne rose, adjusting his tie, a sigh battling his rising anger. "I was expecting to meet with the majority shareholder...""No," Dante corrected, his gaze shifting to me. "We're meeting with the true he
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-04His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 15: What Are We?
Isabella’s POV"So, where are we going now?" I asked, a little bounce in my voice as we settled into his car. He pulled over at an abandoned city park, tucked deep within the forest. It was so quiet and empty, it felt like a secret, magical place.I practically skipped a few steps, a wave of unexpected joy bubbling up inside me. I turned back, grinning when I noticed Dante hadn't moved. He stood by the car, a soft, happy smile on his lips, his eyes sparkling as they met mine."Aren't you coming?" I asked, my smile widening.He walked towards me, hands tucked into his pockets, and for a moment, the world narrowed down to just him and me. It was a strange, comfortable feeling, even though I barely knew him. He treated me with a familiarity that made me wonder if he saw something in me I didn't see myself."Why did you stop here?" I asked, as we strolled along the quiet path."Don't you like it?" He glanced down at me, a soft smile playing on his lips."No, I mean, yes, I love it here.
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-06His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 16: You're Not Dying
ISABELLA"Isabella," Dante said, a goofy grin spreading across his face, "you drive me absolutely bonkers. And I'm not going to tell you where I first saw you, because, trust me, it's a little… weird. But just know, I've been your secret admirer." It was so unbelievably cheesy that I almost burst out laughing. A Mafia Don talking like he was in some bad rom-com?"I took a deep breath, trying to keep my smile steady, but then we screeched to a halt. Two cars were blocking the road—trouble, as always."Duck down!" Dante barked, his voice sharp. He grabbed his gun, the metallic click sending a jolt of terror through me and started firing. His foot slammed on the gas, and we lurched forward.I buried my head in my hands, my heart pounding like a drum. As we sped past the enemy cars, I lifted my head, gasping for air. "What's happening? Who are they? Why are they trying to kill us?" I glanced at the side mirror, my eyes widening. "Oh, shit! They're still following us!"He glanced at me,
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-07His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 17: Horrified Whisper
ISABELLA“There you are,” Dante said as soon as he saw me.I stood in the doorway of his room, staring at him. My eyes drifted to his stomach, then to his arm. A pang of guilt washed over me for what had happened. Despite that, I couldn’t stop myself from walking towards him and hugging him without hesitation. Just like that, my tears flowed like a river.He groaned softly but then embraced me in return. His bodyguards started to move as if to stop me, but he raised a hand, signaling them to stay back. Then, I heard the click of the door. Turning my head, I saw them close it, leaving only him and me in his room.He gave me a faint smile. “Were you really worried about me? Do you like me now, huh?”I gently slapped his chest, a mix of relief and lingering fear making my hand tremble. I stood up, putting a little distance between us. "Are you serious right now? Joking? You were almost… gone." "I know," he murmured, his smile softer now, a hint of something unreadable in his eyes.I ran
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-04-08His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 18: Temptation
Isabella’s POV"No! Why would you even ask that?" I answered, still angry and frowning at him. "I don't have any feelings for him anymore. I want him to suffer, but I don't want him to die because of me. And I don't want you to kill anyone for me. That's wrong."Dante touched my hand and gently stroked it. "I'm only going to ask you this one time… Are you happy?"To be honest, I didn't even know what I felt. But deep down, I felt a sense of relief about what happened to Caspian. He really deserved it.I nodded my head slowly. Dante lifted my chin with his fingertip. "Then you don't need to feel guilty at all. They deserved it."And he put my head on his shoulder and whispered, “Good night, Isabella.” I couldn't tear my gaze away from him as his eyelids fluttered shut, and finally, he drifted into sleep beside me. A strange tenderness bloomed in my chest. Hesitantly, I reached out and traced the smooth curve of his cheek with the back of my fingers, my eyes lingering on his peaceful f
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His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 34: Over and Over Again
ISABELLA"Let go of me!" I shouted, scared and angry. I pushed him, hitting his face with my hands, trying to make him stop. But he wouldn't. He was like crazy, trying to kiss me until I was too tired to fight anymore. Finally, he stopped kissing me. He looked guilty as he stared at me. Slowly, I moved back to my seat, crying without making a sound. My body shook."Isabella…" he said quietly."Don't talk to me!" I said, my voice full of anger. The car felt small and trapped me with the bad feeling of what he just did.Tears poured down my face, each one a burning reminder of how wrong I had been. The Dante I once cared for, the one who had whispered sweet nothings and made my heart flutter, was gone. In his place was this… this cruel stranger. Disgust twisted his features as he looked at me, and it felt like a physical blow. I turned away, trying to wipe the endless stream of tears, but it was no use.“I don’t care if you cry,” Dante’s voice was cold, devoid of any warmth. “You didn’t
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 33: I'm Going To Use You
ISABELLAOne month later, The loud bang on the door sent a jolt of pure fear through me, making my head spin. What in the world was going on? Enrique had just left for groceries; he wouldn't bang on the door like that. It definitely wasn't him."Enrique, is that you?" I called out, my voice trembling slightly. Granny Ellin was at church, it being Sunday, so I was alone. A knot of terror tightened in my stomach. Maybe someone was trying to break in."Who's there?!" I asked again, my voice shaking now as I slowly crept downstairs. Footsteps echoed from the hallway, and my blood ran cold. My eyes landed on a man in a black mask, and I could see three more figures lurking outside. My breath hitched. I spun around to run, but he was too fast, chasing me back inside. I scrambled to lock my bedroom door, but he easily kicked it open.I screamed for help, but he clamped a hand over my mouth. "Isabella..." he whispered my name, his voice sending a shiver of dread down my spine.I knew that vo
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 32: I Want Them Alive
DANTEThe silence in the mansion was heavy, like a thick blanket. Her being gone was real, a hole in the air of every room. I gripped the letter, reading it again. The fancy writing was a mean reminder of what she'd done. “You wanted to own me, Dante. Now you own nothing.” The words cut me deep.I was angry and felt betrayed. How could she do this? After everything I did for her, after the way I… cared for her, she used me. She played me like I was stupid. I pictured her leaving with that other man, the one Flora described. It made me burn with a cold anger.My men were looking everywhere – airports, ports, every lead. I had people watching, but she had just disappeared. This General, Enrique McCullen, was like a ghost. No recent trips, no friends outside the army. It was like he made her vanish.I couldn't even sleep. Her face was in my dreams, changing from scared to defiant. I remembered how she felt when I touched her, the way she sometimes looked at me like… like she cared. I was
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 31: Iceland
ISABELLAThe cold Icelandic wind hit my face hard. It was so different from the humid air of the mansion I had left. This cold stung, but it also felt clean. I leaned against the porch of the small cottage. The expansive, dramatic view stretched out before me like a painting. Snowy mountains touched the gray sky. And the air felt quiet and old.Enrique and I had been here for three weeks. For three weeks, the air didn't feel dangerous. The quiet wasn't scary. My body started to relax. The tight feeling inside me from before was starting to go away.Granny Elín was Enrique's grandmother. She was strong. Her hands were rough but gentle when she helped me exercise each morning. Her Icelandic language sounded like music. I was slowly starting to understand it. It filled the cottage with stories and laughter. She accepted me without asking too many questions. She always offered strong coffee and her tasty rye bread.The first few days were tiring. I still felt like something bad was going
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 30: I Let A Woman Play Me
DANTEI softened my gaze, offering Flora a semblance of warmth, though my eyes held a silent, menacing demand. "Now, tell me, Flora. What do you know?"Flora dissolved into quiet sobs, as if her very life was draining away with each tear. I clicked my tongue, the sound sharp in the tense silence. "Flora, I don't want to kill you or anything… but you most certainly won't die if you just tell me the fucking truth!"Her body trembled uncontrollably. I gestured to one of the guards, who offered her a bottle of water. She gulped it down, her thirst evident, before whispering, "Sir, please… I really don't know…""Flora, you know me," I said, my voice low and dangerous. "If you lie to me again…" I pulled my phone from my pocket, the screen illuminating her tear-streaked face. "Your son is going to pay for what you've done."Her eyes widened, overflowing with fresh tears. "Please, sir! Don't touch my son! He's only in high school, his life hasn't even begun!""Oh, really? Then why are you lyi
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 29: She's Gone
DANTE"Sir, we can't reach Miss Isabella's phone," my secretary blurted out as he rushed into my office. A dark frown immediately creased my forehead. Why wasn't Isabella answering? I understood that the tension between us, the awkward distance, was a consequence of what had happened. But right now, all I wanted to know was if she'd eaten, if she'd done her exercises, if she was alright.Last night was… complicated. One of my business partners had unexpectedly brought his new secretary, Danica, to our meeting. She'd been hired just the other day, and we'd taken some photos for the deal's announcement. Never in a million years did I think she'd plaster them all over her Instagram, making it look like we were some kind of couple.I sighed heavily, rubbing my face in frustration. "Then call the fucking mansion. Ask what Isabella is doing." The anxiety twisting in my gut was a cold, unwelcome guest.My secretary's face drained of all color as he looked at me, his eyes wide with a fear tha
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 28: Escaping The Devil
ISABELLA“Yes.” He wasted no time, tossing his things into the trunk. "Let's go. He's probably already trying to figure out where you've gone. We need to hurry," he said, quickly pushing my wheelchair back to the van. He carefully lifted me into the back seat, securing my seatbelt. "You don't know the kind of man you're dealing with, Isabella.""Oh, I know exactly the kind of man he is," I replied, a weariness in my voice. "More than you can possibly imagine. And you're right, he's likely searching for me right now. And you're the only one who can help me, Enrique."He nodded grimly, then hopped into the driver's seat, immediately making a call. "Ready the plane for me, please."The voice on the other end responded instantly, "Yes, General."Enrique hung up and started the engine, pulling away from his house. A wave of relief washed over me. This was it. I was finally going to be free!I felt guilt as we arrived at the secluded airfield where a private jet waited, its sleek lines gle
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 27: Simmering Anger
ISABELLAEnrique listened intently as I recounted the past few months, his expression shifting from concern to shock to a deep, simmering anger. When I finally finished, a heavy silence filled the car."Isabella, I'm so sorry…" he finally said, shaking his head, his voice thick with emotion."I thought you knew about the Sterling's scandal, the embezzlement news?" I asked, a sliver of hope flickering within me.He frowned. "Well, it's possible that someone in the underground organization paid a large sum of money to suppress it, to take it out of any source, any news, to delete it from everyone's mind and internet history." He paused, then his gaze sharpened. "So, this Dante… is he your boyfriend?""No. Not exactly," I replied, a bitter taste in my mouth. "We had an arrangement. I felt more like his auctioned bride. He… he bought me at an auction held by my ex-fiancé.”Enrique nodded slowly, his jaw tight with barely contained fury. He reached out and gently squeezed my hand, his touc
His Auctioned Bride: Mafia's Ruthless Obsession Chapter 26: Just Hate Me
ISABELLAA soft gasp escaped my lips, and then a sob tore through me. Tears streamed down my face as I choked out the truth. "Yes…"A bitter smirk twisted his lips, but his eyes held a deep, raw pain. "I knew it. I'm not that much of a fool not to see it. Because why would you, right? Why would you ever like someone like me… I'm a monster." He offered a small, heartbreaking smile before turning away and walking towards the door.The words I wanted to say, the confusing tangle of feelings that had taken root, remained trapped in my throat. Maybe it was better this way. Maybe he needed to hate me. Just hate me, Dante.I lowered my head, the sobs wracking my body, echoing in the silence of the room. My heart ached, a dull, heavy throb as if I had physically wounded him. And in hurting him, I realized with a sickening certainty I had hurt myself too. I hated this. I truly, deeply hated breaking his heart.I wiped away the last of my tears with the back of my hand and called out for the ma
