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“The boss has really changed,” Luca remarked with a slight smile.Reid looked over at him briefly before turning his gaze back out the window, offering nothing but a low hum in response.“Earlier, the only things that mattered to him were business and money,” Luca continued, unfazed by the silence. “But now, he just waits for the day to end so he can run back home to his family.”Reid snapped, his tone sharp. “And what's wrong with that?”“Nothing. It’s good. I’m happy for him,” Luca said, briefly glancing at the underboss before shifting his focus back to the road. “But what the hell happened to you?”Luca and Reid had never been on friendly terms, but Reid had never been this outright hostile toward him before—even though Luca had always liked to push his buttons.“What the fuck would happen to me?” Reid argued.Luca pressed his lips into a tight line, choosing to drop it to avoid a full-blown conflict with the underboss right now.But Reid’s mind was a restless storm, entirely cons
Alessandro frowned, then signaled his assistant to take the flash drive from Luciano and play it on the screen.Viktor’s heart began to hammer against his ribs, his face paling by the second. Desperate to prove his point, he yelled, “He is just wasting time! He isn't innocent, so why delay his execution? Chief Alessandro, this isn't fair!”Alessandro’s eyes burned with fury. He glared at the foolish Pakhan and hissed, “In a Centre trial, everyone gets a chance to present their side. You said yours; now keep quiet and listen to what he has to say.”Left with no choice, the Pakhan could only grit his teeth in frustration, unable to utter another word.Then, a video began playing across the wall-sized screen. Everyone's eyes widened as the footage unfolded. On the screen was the last surviving attacker captured by the Don’s men. In the recording, he was confessing to his crimes—and entirely exposing his boss, the Pakhan, as well.“This video is fake! This Don forced my man to speak again
As Luciano entered the dimly lit room—which smelled of whiskey, cigars, and a faint undertone of gunpowder—every eye turned toward him. A low murmur started in every corner, and hateful, opportunistic gazes lingered on him.But Luciano remained indifferent, striding straight forward until he stopped in front of the heads of the Centre, who were sitting beside the chairperson, Alessandro Valentino.The moment the Pakhan saw the Don, he launched himself forward in a rage. Before he could reach Luciano, Luca intercepted him, catching him and holding him back.“Let go of me,” the Pakhan barked.Luca didn't hesitate; he shoved the man back and stepped directly between him and the Don, glaring at the Pakhan in silent warning.
Renzo tapped his small chin, thinking it over before replying. “They are… nice,” he said, then looked at Rosa with a bright smile. “And Nonna Luciana is so good to you. She even cooks for you.”Rosa's heart swelled, and she ruffled his dark hair affectionately as a tender smile graced her lips. “Yes, they are very nice. And you know, Nonno Edoardo was actually my grandfather’s childhood friend.”“Really?” Renzo's eyes went wide with pure eagerness.“Yes, sweetie,” she replied softly.“Tell me more!”Rosa pressed her lips together, her face lighting up with playful excitement. “Okay, come with me to the kitchen. I will tell you some stories about my childhood while I prepare lunch.”“Okay, but I want pizza!” Renzo negotiated quickly.Rosa let out a soft sigh, a chuckle escaping her. She should have known. “Okay, baby,” she said, kissing the top of her son's head.Hand in hand, the two of them began walking toward the kitchen.*In the evening, Luciano searched for Rosa’s number in his
Reid pushed the door open with such urgency that both Luca and Luciano instantly snapped their heads toward the entrance. When they saw how pale Reid's face had turned, their brows furrowed in deep concern.“What’s wrong with you, Reid?” Luca asked first, his tone sharp. “How can you enter without knocking?”Reid frowned, shooting him a glare. “I am the Underboss, Luca. At least show me some respect.”“I only take orders from the Boss,” Luca replied defiantly.“Luca!” Luciano hissed.Luca immediately lowered his head and stepped back into line. Luciano stood up from his leather chair and walked over to Reid, his intense eyes locking onto his best friend. “Tell me what made you look like your darkest secret was just broadcast on the news.” Reid winced slightly at the statement. He looked down at his phone, swiped the screen to open the text message he had just received, and handed the device to Luciano.Luciano read the message. His face remained perfectly cold, but his eyes turned co
Renzo’s voice broke the spellbinding moment.“Oh god, living with a couple is so difficult.”His tired, dramatic voice made Rosa and Luciano both turn to look at their four-year-old, who was covering his eyes with his small hands.“Please, Mommy, Daddy, if you two are going to kiss, tell me in advance so I can close my eyes,” Renzo added in a whining tone.Luciano shook his head at his son. “Rosie, I am telling you, he is watching too many videos.”“And whose fault is that?” Rosa snapped in a low voice.Luciano simply rubbed the back of his neck before leaning in and quickly pecking her lips. Rosa’s eyes widened in surpri
Just as Luciano turned the corner, Rosa arrived at the other end of the hall. She saw his retreating back, but at that exact moment, Luciano turned around. Rosa froze.Pure, cold fear gripped her. She instinctively ducked against the wall, hiding behind a thick marble pillar. Luciano’s eyes swept th
Early that morning, Luciano’s grandmother’s condition suddenly took a turn for the worse. She began struggling to breathe and was rushed to the hospital immediately. As soon as Luciano received the news, he raced there.His grandfather was already by his wife's side, but the moment Luciano entered
“Renzo,” the child replied. “What’s your name?”“Luciano,” he answered, a rare warmth in his voice.Renzo reached out and solemnly shook Luciano’s hand. “My mom says two men should always shake hands when they are introduced.”“Your mom sounds like a very wise lady,” Luciano said, impressed by the b
Rosa’s eyes widened in shock as she watched her mafia ex-husband approach, his gaze still hooded with sleep…and something darker, something wanting. He was dressed casually now—a black polo and beige pants—but even like this, he exuded danger.He stopped beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoul







