Sophia's POV MORANO'S MANSION - Leonard's Office "Don't worry, Grace. I will take it to him," I said softly, reaching out to take the tray of hot noodles from her hands. "Ma, I noticed sir didn’t eat his dinner," Grace replied, her brows slightly furrowed. "So I decided to make something light for him." "Thank you. I’ll make sure he eats it," I assured her with a small smile. She returned the gesture and walked away, leaving me standing before the door to Leonard’s office. I didn’t bother knocking. I opened the door and stepped into the dimly lit room. A soft amber glow came from a solitary lamp, casting long shadows across the dark wooden furniture. The air was heavy with silence, broken only by the faint clink of ice against glass. Papers lay scattered across the floor and desk, evidence of his frustration. Leonard sat slouched in his chair behind the large desk, fingers wrapped tightly around a glass of whiskey. His jaw was clenched, his expression unreadable. "You’ve been i
Sophia's POV MORANO'S MANSION - LOGAN'S ROOM "What the hell is this?" Leonard said with a shocked expression. "What?" I asked, pushing the door open. My heart skipped suddenly as I saw where Leonard's eyes were fixed. He had caught them—Logan and Massimo. He knows now. The secret is out. Massimo and Logan pulled apart instantly. Silence dropped like a bomb. Leonard’s face was unreadable—his hands clenched, jaw tight. The room tensed like a wire about to snap. How do I stop this fight that's about to start? I asked myself, my mind blank on what to do. "Leonard … it's not what it—" Logan stammered, still holding Massimo's hand tightly as Massimo stood, startled. "Don’t insult me with that line. I saw it. Your lips were on him. My bodyguard. My blood. How long has this been going on?" Leonard cut Logan off, his voice rising. "Boss, please. It wasn’t planned. It just... happened," Massimo said, stepping forward slightly. "Leonard, please. You should calm down and listen to them,
MORANO'S MANSION - LOGAN'S ROOMMassimo entered the softly lit room with quiet steps, carrying a tray with a bowl of hot soup. The air smelled faintly of chamomile and antiseptic. Logan lay motionless on the bed, his body bruised, bandaged, and pale, but his eyes followed Massimo with a mixture of curiosity and quiet longing.Without saying a word, Massimo placed the tray on the bedside table. He reached down carefully, slipping an arm behind Logan's back and lifting him gently. He placed a pillow behind him for support, making sure Logan leaned comfortably against it. The way he handled Logan was meticulous, as if any wrong touch might break him further.“Time to eat,” Massimo said softly as he sat beside the bed, picking up the bowl of soup. Steam curled up in gentle wisps, and he began blowing on a spoonful to cool it down.He brought the spoon to Logan’s lips. “Ah,” he signaled, waiting.But Logan didn’t open his mouth. He just stared at Massimo—weakly, but intensely.“If you keep
Party Hall – Gavin’s 60th Birthday “Excuse me,” Leonard said as he rose from the table, giving Sophia a brief glance that spoke more than words could. Calm and deliberate, he moved through the crowd, heading straight for Victoria. She stood near the edge of the room, a glass of champagne in one hand, her red dress clinging to her like flame to wick. Her lips curved the moment she saw him approach. “Do you also bring business to party grounds?” Leonard asked without ceremony. “We are done talking business.” He lifted his glass and took a sip, his eyes never straying far from Sophia—watchful, almost protective. “You’re a hard man to find in a room full of suits, Leonard Morano,” Victoria said with a smirk, her gaze trailing over him like a challenge. “Thought I’d have to bribe the bartender to track you down.” “You found me. Congratulations. Hope it was worth the trouble.” His voice was smooth but flat, unamused. “It just might be. You look… exquisite tonight. Power looks good on
Party Hall — Gavin Slade’s 60th Birthday"I know you are angry with me but can you please smile?" Leonard said to Sophia with a teasing glint in his eyes as they walked into the vibrant hall, arms linked. The opulence of the space was unmistakable — crystal chandeliers cast a golden hue over the crowd, and waiters in black tuxedos floated by with silver trays of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres."You know what you did," Sophia muttered, eyes avoiding his. Her voice was calm, but her words held weight.Leonard sighed, stealing a glance at the extravagant birthday cake in the center of the room — a towering white and gold masterpiece with bold red letters that read “Gavin @ 60.”Before he could speak again, a familiar voice cut through the room."Boss!" Mateo Reyes strode toward them with a grin. "Good to see you."Leonard extended a hand. "Good to see you too, Mateo.""Let’s go over there — our men are gathered," Mateo said, gesturing toward a corner of the room where several men in tailor
Sophia's POVMORANO'S MANSION - Logan's Room"You’ve been standing there like a statue for an hour, Luca. Sit down. He won’t bite," I said softly to Massimo, who had been lingering at the door like a ghost refusing to enter the world of the living.Logan still lay on the bed, unconscious. Bruised, bandaged, a pale shadow of the bright soul we all loved. His chest rose and fell, aided by shallow breaths. The IV line dripped rhythmically. The faint beeping of the monitor was the only sound in the room.Massimo hesitated but eventually walked in. Each step he took felt like it cost him something. He sat at the edge of the bed with stiff restraint."I wasn’t sure if I should," he said, voice low."Why not? You’re one of the few people he trusted. He always said you made him feel safe—even more than my husband," I said gently, watching him.Massimo's jaw tightened. "He shouldn’t have said that. It puts us both in danger.""You loved him, didn’t you?" I asked, watching his face. The conflic