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36. Trinity

Author: Archnemesis
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Sitting beside Joshua, I could feel the tension pressing down on my shoulders. The round table, draped in luxurious black fabric, felt smaller than it should have. Leo was right there—across from me, beside Nicole. The air was thick, suffocating. Only Joshua and Leo spoke, their voices the only sound breaking the unbearable silence.

“Just going to the restroom,” I whispered to Joshua, carefully placing my napkin on the table before slipping away.

Inside the restroom, I locked myself in a stall, gripping the cool walls for support. My stomach twisted violently, rejecting the crab macaroni I’d just eaten. I barely made it in time before I vomited. My hands trembled as I flushed and rinsed my mouth over and over again, desperate to erase the bitter taste.

When I finally stepped out, dabbing my lips with a tissue, I wasn’t paying attention. I walked straight into someone.

“Sorry—” My breath hitched when I looked up.

Leo.

“It’s fine,” he said, voice calm but distant.

I couldn’t speak. My l
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  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   36. Trinity

    Sitting beside Joshua, I could feel the tension pressing down on my shoulders. The round table, draped in luxurious black fabric, felt smaller than it should have. Leo was right there—across from me, beside Nicole. The air was thick, suffocating. Only Joshua and Leo spoke, their voices the only sound breaking the unbearable silence.“Just going to the restroom,” I whispered to Joshua, carefully placing my napkin on the table before slipping away.Inside the restroom, I locked myself in a stall, gripping the cool walls for support. My stomach twisted violently, rejecting the crab macaroni I’d just eaten. I barely made it in time before I vomited. My hands trembled as I flushed and rinsed my mouth over and over again, desperate to erase the bitter taste.When I finally stepped out, dabbing my lips with a tissue, I wasn’t paying attention. I walked straight into someone.“Sorry—” My breath hitched when I looked up.Leo.“It’s fine,” he said, voice calm but distant.I couldn’t speak. My l

  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   35. Trinity

    I never thought it would come to this. The room felt smaller, suffocating, as Leo stared at me with eyes burning with betrayal. His hands clenched into fists at his sides, his jaw tight—as if holding back something more painful than words. “You cheated?” His voice was barely above a whisper, but it hit me like a scream. I couldn’t move. My breath caught, my heart pounding. How do you answer a question like that? How do you justify the unjustifiable? When I didn’t speak, he took a step forward—then stopped, like even standing near me was unbearable. “So you did. You really did.” His voice cracked. “Leo—” “No.” He shook his head, laughter spilling from him—cold, hollow. “Don’t even try to explain. You know what hurts the most? While I was busy proving myself, loving you, showing your family I was worth the fight—you were busy fucking someone else?” His voice trembled, but his eyes never left mine, demanding an answer. I swallowed hard, willing t

  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   34. Leo

    The night felt endless.It was nearing midnight, and Trinity was still nowhere to be found. The worry in Tita Rosset’s eyes mirrored the fear clawing at my chest. Tito Harold tried to appear composed, but the way his fingers tapped anxiously on the wooden armrest gave him away. There was no word from her. No calls, no texts. It was like she had vanished into thin air.“Tita, Tito…” I swallowed the lump in my throat, trying to keep my voice steady. “I’ve asked around the whole town, but no one saw her. I called everyone she might’ve been with, but nothing. Even her phone—it’s off. I… I’ve already deployed my men. Every town, every barangay in Pangasinan. We won’t stop until we find her.”Tita Rosset clutched her rosary tighter, whispering frantic prayers under her breath. “Dear God, please… don’t let anything bad happen to my daughter…”Minutes dragged like hours.And then—The dogs started barking.I turned toward the door, heart racing. Footsteps. And then—there she was.“Trinity!” T

  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   33. Leo

    The scent of garlic rice and dried fish hit me the moment I stepped out of the car. It wasn’t the smell of five-star breakfasts or imported blends—it was better. It was hers. It was home.Waking up before sunrise wasn’t part of my routine, but this morning wasn’t like any other. I never had to prove myself. Not to my Dad. Not to investors, not even to people—but today I had to, to the man whose daughter had become my entire world.I stepped into their yard and caught sight of him—Trinity’s father. “Good morning, Sir,” I greeted, keeping my voice composed even as my heart thundered in my chest.He raised an eyebrow. “Too formal. Just call me Tito,” he said, his gaze heavy, calculated—like he was dissecting every inch of me.I was used to power. To be feared. But here, I was just a man in love with a woman who didn’t know how dangerous I could become when she was threatened.Before I could crumble under the weight of his stare, Trinity pulled me inside. “Let’s eat, I cooked.” Her smile

  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   32. Trinity

    Leo never gave up easily—and by now, I should’ve known that. “Trinity, I don’t like him for you,” my dad said firmly, his gaze fixed on Leo, who stood tall and composed in front of him. There was no fear in his posture—only quiet determination. “I know I can’t control how you feel,” Dad continued, “but if he really wants to be with you, he has to prove himself first.” I squeezed Leo’s hand tightly, silently telling him he wasn’t going through this alone. I saw him take a deep breath before facing my dad with steady eyes, filled with resolve. “Sir, I understand your concerns. I have no intention of breaking your trust. I just want to prove that I’m worthy of your daughter.” Dad raised a brow, then glanced at Mom, who was clearly amused by the exchange. “If your boss really wants you, he needs to prove it.” Leo’s grip tightened around mine. I saw a flicker of hope in his expression. “Tomorrow morning, I want to see you here—early, neat, and ready to do whatever I ask of you.” My

  • Mafia Kings Series #1: Nostra Vita   31. Leo

    I leaned back in the driver’s seat, the chill of the leather sinking into my back as I brought the phone to my ear. Outside, the slow rhythm of the province moved on quietly—but I wasn’t listening to that. I was locked in on the voices waiting for me on the other end.“Took you long enough to check in,” Sky’s voice came through, half amused, half irritated. “We’ve been holding it down just fine. Or are you calling because you think otherwise?”I smirked, swirling the whiskey in my free hand. “Not exactly. Just wanted to hear it straight from you. The streets have gone quiet—and that’s either a blessing or a setup.”Khiro’s voice cut in, rough and sharp. “You don’t trust us to keep shit running?”“This isn’t about trust,” I said flatly. “It’s about control. Empires don’t build themselves—and they don’t run themselves either.”Sky let out a breath. “Alright. Listen close. The new shipment landed last week—clean. We rerouted it through the southern ports to keep heat off our backs. Profi

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