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Luca bit the inside of his cheek to hide a smile, even though the Don couldn't see him over the phone. But he couldn't help it, as hearing the terrifying mafia king sound like a helpless, lovesick schoolboy was a rare treat.“Boss, no matter what you do, she isn't going to agree instantly that easily,” Luca chuckled, secretly enjoying his boss's misery.Luciano scowled down the line, his voice dropping an octave. “Shut up. I didn't call you to lecture me.”Sensing that pushing the Don’s patience any further might actually cost him his life, Luca quickly got to the point. “If you’re trying to plan a surprise for Madam, then prepare something she could never forget. Something that makes her truly feel your effort. You need to remember what makes her happy, and when she smiles the most. Do that, and you will nail it.”Luciano sighed, closing his eyes. The moment he did, everything about Rosa flashed behind his eyelids. When she was around, he literally saw nothing else. It wasn't hard fo
Rosa looked around, her confusion mounting by the second. The entire store had been completely transformed. Elegant floral arrangements draped the walls, and the harsh, bright store lights had been replaced by a soft, dim glow. In the center of the room, the display cases had been cleared away to create an open space, where a small high-top table stood adorned with a single, pristine bouquet.And right there, in the middle of it all, stood the devil himself.Luciano Mancini. Looking as mouthwatering as always, he was clad in a tailored black suit and a stiff white shirt that looked as though they had been sculpted directly onto his powerful frame. Beside him stood his little clone. Renzo Mancini was holding his father’s hand, wearing the exact same smug smile. He, too, was dressed in a miniature black suit that fit him with flawless precision.Rosa’s brow furrowed, her mind scrambling to make sense of it. Just a few hours ago, she had left her son wearing cargo shorts and a cartoon-p
"He's doing fine, Signora," the guard replied, a hint of amusement in his tone. "He's absolutely full of energy and having the time of his life with the racing games. We have a direct eye on him."Rosa let out a small breath. "Good. Let me talk to him for a second.""Of course. One moment."There was a brief pause, the background noise of blaring arcade music and digital explosions growing louder as he handed the phone over to the toddler."Mommy! I'm totally fine!" Renzo’s high-pitched voice chimed over the static of the noisy arcade. "And I just ate a whole panino con la porchetta because my tummy was making noises."Rosa’s heart seized with instant panic. "Who gave you that, Renzo? What did I tell you about taking food from strangers?" she scolded, her voice tight with worry."No, Mommy, I remember!" Renzo whined defensively, sounding deeply offended. "I didn't talk to any strangers, and I didn't take anything. One of the big uncles you left me with got it for me when I told him I
In the deepest corners of her heart, Rosa still held onto a sliver of hope. Hope that things could actually work out. She wanted to believe that the picture-perfect life she used to dream about—being genuinely happy with the people she loved—wasn't some out-of-reach fantasy, but her actual reality.Honestly, after surviving so much trauma, so much pain, so many sleepless nights crying alone in the dark, that tiny spark of hope was the only thing keeping her grounded. It was her anchor to the old Rosa, the girl she never wanted to lose in the first place. And that dream was always about building a real family with the man she married. It was a dream she’d been carrying since the exact moment she first saw Luciano Mancini ten years ago.Unconsciously, her hand drifted down, her fingers gently tracing her still-flat belly. That peanut was still too small to sense the heavy thoughts weighing on her mind. Despite everything, her life was finally getting back on track. She had successfu
"God, I missed this lifestyle," Lucy sighed, her eyes sweeping over the rows of high-end designer brands.Rosa shot her an amused look, letting out a soft, breathy laugh. "Well, Lucy, in what universe did we actually have a lifestyle like this to miss?"Both friends tried to press their lips together and look serious, but they instantly lost it, bursting into laughter."Fuck, you're right, we never did," Lucy cackled. "But I am so glad my man handed me his black card today. Time to pamper myself."Rosa arched an eyebrow, giving her a playful, offended look. "Babe, excuse me? I pay you a salary that could easily let you luxury-shop for yourself and your man."Lucy wrinkled her nose, chewing lightly on her lower lip. "Yeah, I know, but there's just a different kind of thrill when you find yourself a sugar daddy, you know?"Rosa choked on her own breath, letting out a loud snort. "Sugar daddy? Whoa, woman, what has gotten into you?""I just stopped being boring, unlike you," Lucy teased,
Reid rolled his eyes, his tone laced with dry impatience. "Since when did we start talking about jewelry shopping instead of business?"Luciano shot him a curious glare laced with warning, but Kane couldn't help himself. He rattled on, a smirk playing on his lips. "Don't be jealous, sottocapo. The Boss got lucky—landed a wife and kids without even trying. You're just pissed you're still single."The teasing instantly backfired. In a blur of motion, the cold steel of a gun nozzle was pressed hard against Kane’s temple.Reid was wound dangerously tight today. "Shut the fuck up, Kane," he growled, rising to his feet. He hovered over the man, shoving the barrel deeper into Kane's skin, his knuckle whitening over the trigger.Before things could escalate to blood, Luciano moved with effortless authority, snatching the weapon cleanly out of Reid’s grip."Enough," Luciano commanded, his voice dropping an octave. "I thought this all was about me, but you’re taking this entirely too seriously.
Rosa gave a brief, tentative rap on the door before stepping inside. Samuele, who had been perched restlessly on the edge of his chair, stood the moment she appeared. He instinctively closed the distance between them, a fleeting impulse to pull her into an embrace surging through him. He checked him
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
Rosa glanced at the time on her phone after ending the call, then grabbed her bag. She told her manager she had to leave five minutes early due to an emergency, and he agreed. She quickly changed out of her uniform and back into the black knee-length dress she had worn that morning. Without wasting







