Eleni's Pov Knock! Knock! "Is everything okay in there?” Alora called out. “Yes. Fine.” Nick said a little irritated. She came in looking suspicious, then she saw us sitting side by side and smirked. “Yes now I believe everything is okay.” “It is now go away Alora.” Nick said impatiently. "Sure I will get back to my meeting and leave you too to have some quiet time." She left, grinning mischievously. Nick growled in annoyance. "Get dressed now and don’t waste time.” Nick said standing up. “Why?” I asked confused. He glared at me and I remembered the rule. “How am I to dress?” I asked quickly. He went to the large wardrobe and looked inside. There were only my few rags and the clothes he’d bought me hanging inside. He rolled his eyes. “You need to get rid of these rags. I will have a dress sent to you, get ready and meet me downstairs.” After he left I began pacing the room, anxiously wondering what he was up to when a maid came in with a big shopping bag. I reco
As soon as Nick entered his office he sent for one of his men. “Well?” He asked him. “She is working for the Conti’s boss.” “She confessed?” "Not at first boss. But yesterday evening Miss Conti called her. We forced her to answer and put it on speaker. Miss Conti asked her to kill Jane. After she hung up she admitted she was a spy planted by the Conti’s and it was Miss Conti who asked her to attack Jane that night.” “So the Conti’s have a spy in our house? That’s a breech of the peace deal we made.” Niccolo muttered. “Okay keep this to yourself for now. As for the stupid bitch, I will let you know what to do with her.” “Yes boss.” The man left and Niccolo began to think how he could use this new information. The door flew open and his dad stormed in. “Niccolo are you out of your mind!” He yelled. “What is the problem Dad?” Niccolo asked calmly. “Your stupidity is! Get rid of that tramp now and get back with Mia before you ruin everything we have built!" “I won’t. Th
Eleni's Pov I woke exhausted the next morning and remembered the nightmare of the previous night. Whew! Thank goodness it was just a bad dream, I smiled. Then the smile froze. I was lying on the floor of a room that wasn’t mine. I looked round. It was just like Alora and Nick’s room. “What am I doing here?” I mumbled. Then I remembered and groaned loudly. It wasn’t a dream! It really happened. I cringed as I remembered everything. I have to get out of here! I thought. I stood up quickly and tried the door. It was locked. Damn! I was looking round for a way to escape when the door opened and Nick walked in. I was tired but still noticed how handsome he was in his dark suit, white shirt and blue tie. He looked me up and down and I suddenly felt naked in my flimsy dress, instinctively I covered my chest with my arms. “Good morning.” I said nervously. “I have sent one of the girls to get you some clothes.” He said ignoring the greeting. “She will be here soon. When you’re dresse
“Honey please stop crying.” Helena said as Mia continued to cry into her pillow. “Everything is going to be okay.” “How can you say that mom? That son of a bitch humiliated me in front of the whole country. Have you seen what social media is saying about me?” “We will fix it. Once Nick makes a public apology your reputation will be restored.” “The vindictive bastard won’t do that!" “He will. His mother will make sure he does.” Helena said confidently. “How could he treat me like this? What Leo and I had was just fun. Nick knows he is the one I love.” She sobbed. “That tramp is to blame! I want her punished! She can’t get away with this!” “She will be. I will make sure of it.” “Do it tonight!” “Be patient honey. Your dad wants to give the Romano’s time sort everything out. Once it’s done, that lowlife maid will be dealt with. Now please stop crying and get some sleep.” Mia was boiling with anger as she watched her mother leave. Fuck patients! She was going to teach th
As soon as the door closed behind Niccolo and Eleni, Mia burst into tears, while the room broke into an uproar. Everyone was talking at once. Some were giggling, while others were whispering. “Enough! Everyone out now!” Marco yelled. The guards began leading everyone out. Until it was only the Romanos and Contis left in the large hall. “So this was your plan Marco?” Davide asked, his fist clenched in anger. “Despite all I did to make peace your plan was to have your son publicly humiliate me and my family!” “No Davide! I swear I didn’t know my son was planning to do this. I don’t know what has gotten into him!” Marco protested. “And you are going to tell me you didn’t know he sold the shares promised to me to Pillar Group?” “I didn’t. I swear! I am hearing about it just this evening.” “Enough with your childish lies! This insult won’t be ignored! You and your family will pay for this.” “Davide please this is just a misunderstanding that can be settled.” Julia pleaded.
Eleni's Pov For a minute I stopped breathing as the eyes of all the guest rested on me. What the hell is going on? Was this some kind of joke? Or was I unknowingly auditioning for a movie? I thought, nearly dizzy with confusion. I stood like a statue staring at everyone, wishing the earth would open up and hide me forever. Then the confused silence was broken by Mia’s nervous laugh. “Nick stop the silly jokes.” She said. “Joke?” He walked up to me and put his hands around me. I shivered at his touch and was ready to faint when he leaned forward and whispered. "Pull yourself together and play along or I will tear you apart with my bare hands! His tone told me he meant it, so I forced myself to stand on my shaking legs. “Jane is my fiancee. I have proposed to her and she has accepted. We are getting married.” Everyone gasped in shock, then started talking at once. “Stop this nonsense Nick it isn’t funny.” His mother frowned. “And I’m not making a joke.” Nick