LOGINWhat should Rosa do now?
Laura’s face turned deathly pale. Hearing Luciano dismiss her so carelessly right in front of Rosa was a devastating blow. It was completely humiliating, stripping away every ounce of her pride in the most insulting way possible.“Leave?” Laura gasped. “But Luciano, I came here to take Rosa to the dress trial,” she mumbled in a frantic hurry, seeing that Luciano was already moving toward the kitchen island without waiting for her response. She scrambled to keep going. “You have a wedding in five days, remember?”Luciano paused. He turned his head to look at Rosa, who was staring intently down at her plate while clutching her mug tightly. She was desperately pretending to be completely indifferent to the conversation, but her rigid posture betrayed her.Luciano’s eyes darkened as he looked back at Laura. “If she doesn’t want to go, leave her alone. She is perfect in everything she wears. I just need her…”Sensing that her entire plan was about to be ruined, Laura didn't even let him fi
Laura had already known that this version of Rosa was no longer the innocent, silent girl of the past, but someone far more outspoken. She had witnessed her. Still, she refused to let Rosa ruin her plans. “Rosa, I hold no grudges against you. What happened in the past was a mistake, and I’ve already suggested we start fresh,” Laura said, expertly slipping into her victim voice. “After all, we are in the same boat now. I don't have anyone left in my family either. The least we can do is be there for each other.”She paused, carefully reading Rosa's face. But Rosa remained entirely unbothered, nonchalantly pouring her freshly brewed coffee into a mug.Seeing no reaction, Laura added her ultimate leverage, her voice shaking with a fragile, weak dullness: “Do it for Uncle Carlo’s sake.”She desperately hoped her cousin would swallow the bait this time.“The fact that you are alone is not my problem,” Rosa said curtly. She took a slow sip of her coffee, savoring the rich warmth she had be
Rosa ordered the guard to let her enter; Laura would be here to see Luciano anyway, she thought. She flipped the egg in the pan before sliding it onto a plate, then cracked a second one to prepare breakfast for herself. Next, she started the coffee machine. She needed a cup, no matter how much people claimed caffeine was bad during pregnancy.The truth was, she was completely addicted, and seeing Laura on the security feed had sent her anxiety flaring. In this exact moment, she needed that coffee more than anything.Laura strode in through the heavy front doors, which Rosa had unlocked remotely with her phone. The sharp click of her five-inch heels echoed across the marble foyer. She moved with such flawless perfection it seemed as though she weren’t walking through a house, but commanding a fashion runway instead. “Good morning, Rosa,” Laura said. Her voice was as cold as ever.Nothing had changed between them, and both of them knew nothing ever would.“Morning, Laura,” Rosa replied
Luciano removed her hand and slid his palm into hers, pressing it against his chest.“Hey, hey... baby,” he murmured, gently wiping the tears from her cheeks.Rosa closed her eyes, leaning her face completely into his touch.“Relax. I’m fine, I’m right here,” he said, letting out a dark, mocking laugh at his own expense. “It takes a lot more than a few bullets to put me down. God knows I’ve survived worse than this.”But Rosa stared at him in disbelief. He was telling her about a near-death experience as if it was nothing at all.“No, it’s not fine,” she snapped in a harsh whisper, mindful of Renzo sleeping beside them. “You didn’t tell me you were fighting for your life in the hospital, and you even made your men lie to me that you were on a business trip?”Rosa’s anger resurfaced all over again, and she gritted out, “I’ll deal with Luca later, but first you tell me—why would you do that?”Luciano had never seen Rosa this angry before. This time, she looked like she wouldn’t let this
Rosa sighed, gesturing toward the middle of the mattress. “Renzo throws his arms and legs everywhere in his sleep. I’m afraid he’ll hit you and your wounds will open up.”“Then you can sleep between the two of us and protect me from our little son,” he said. That amused, effortless tone was back, making Rosa want to roll her eyes.“It’s better if you sleep separately. It will be much more comfortable for you,” she insisted.“But Luciano wouldn’t budge. ‘No, Rosie. My comfort lies with you. And what if I’m in pain in the middle of the night and need something? I don’t want to be alone,’ he said with such sincerity, wearing an innocent expression—as if he wasn’t the intimidating, control-freak Italian Don.”Rosa could only shake her head in disbelief. When on earth had the ruthless Don become such a drama queen?“How can we all fit in there without you pressuring me?” she protested again.Luciano only smiled. “I know you can take care of me. Right, baby?”Rosa felt irritation rising at
“Yeah, piccola,” Luciano murmured.He slowly wrapped his fingers around her wrists, pulling her even closer to where he sat. Then, keeping his grip gentle, he wound his arms around her tiny waist and pressed his face directly against her stomach. “I’m in pain. And I need you to make it go away.”Rosa’s heart skipped a heavy beat. His proximity had always affected her, but this… this vulnerable demand for relief from her was entirely different. He had never broken down like this before. Without overthinking it, she wrapped her arms around his head and held him tight against her. Letting out a long, shaky exhale, she leaned down, resting her face against the top of his head.“Then why didn't you tell me when you were in the hospital?” she murmured softly. “I would have come to take care of you.”“Would you?” he asked.He pulled back slightly, tilting his head up to look at her. Rosa looked down into his dark blue eyes, and her heart melted the way it always did. She swallowed hard, a qu
As Laura began recording, Francesca stood beside her with a cunning smile, her heart filled with malice as she watched Rosa panic.Rosa scrambled backward, her heels digging into the floor as she tried to retreat from the men advancing on her. Their eyes were dark, filled with a vile lust that made
Unlocking the door with her keys, she moved quietly; she didn't want to ring the bell, unsure if Renzo was still sleeping. She pushed the door open and clicked it shut behind her, holding her breath as she stepped into the entryway. The sound of vibrant laughter hit her. Renzo and Lucy were huddled
Luciano was at the Grand Meridian attending a business meeting. When it ended, and he prepared to leave for his next appointment, his gaze caught a familiar figure crossing the marble floor. Rosa. Something cold and ugly twisted in his chest.His jaw clenched. What the hell is she doing here?She w
Rosa drifted into a deep sleep following their passionate sex, but rest eluded Luciano. His gaze remained fixed on her, his eyes refusing to blink even for a moment. Since she was facing away from him, he propped himself up on one arm to catch a clearer glimpse of her features.A few stray strands o







