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Chapter 99: Dangerous Enemy
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Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 100: Rare Moment of Calm
The day leading to the attack on the Yakuza gang left the mansion in a rare moment of calm. The tension had given way to a fragile sense of peace. As night fell, Dominic found himself outside Sierra's room, his mind swirling with thoughts of their recent trials and her unexpected loyalty.He knocked softly. "Sierra, it's me."The door opened, and Sierra stood there, her eyes meeting his. "Dominic. What’s up?""I thought we could talk," Dominic said, a faint smile playing on his lips. "And maybe have a drink."Sierra's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "A drink, huh? Sounds like you have something more in mind.""Perhaps," Dominic replied with a wink. "Join me in the study?"Sierra agreed by nodding and closing the door behind her while she walked behind him down the hallway. The research was cozy and welcoming, with a fire crackling in the fireplace. Dominic filled two wine glasses and passed one to Sierra."To survive another day," he toasted, raising his glass. As he was indicating the
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 101: Knock on the Door
Kazuya's office was dimly lit, the shadows playing across the walls as he waited. The silence was interrupted by a soft knock on the door.“Enter,” Kazuya called, his voice calm but authoritative.Nakamura stepped inside, his face a mask of professionalism. “You wanted to see me?”Kazuya gestured to the chair opposite his desk. “Sit. What’s the situation?”Nakamura sat, her eyes narrowing slightly as he leaned forward, his fingers steepled. “Marcus has informed me about a planned attack by the Rinaldi family on our organization. It’s set to happen tomorrow .”Kazuya's eyes widened, but he quickly composed herself. “Do we know the details?”Nakamura nodded. “Marcus was able to get the specifics. They plan to hit our main warehouse and the casino simultaneously. They’re hoping to cripple us in one swift move. They are also planning to hit us here at the headquarters.”Kazuya lets out a low whistle. “Ambitious. But foolish. How reliable is Marcus's intel?”“Not that reliable,” Nakamura r
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 102: Middle aged Nurse
The Rinaldi mansion bustled with activity. The aroma of antiseptics and the sound of groans filled the dense air. Marco was lying on an improvised medical table, his shirt drenched in blood.“Nurse!” Dominic barked, his voice echoing through the hall. “Get over here, now!”A middle-aged nurse hurried to Marco’s side, her hands steady despite the chaos around her. She carefully inspected Marco’s wound."This is going to hurt sir," she cautioned while getting her tools ready.Marco clenched his jaws. “Just do it.”The nurse nodded and quickly extracted the bullet from Marco's shoulder. He uttered a choked scream, his face twisted in agony."Stay still," she advised while skillfully sewing up the wound.Dominic angrily and frustratingly paced nearby, his face a storm of emotion. He muttered to himself, “Dang it. How did they know we were coming.”Vanaken approached, his face pale. “Dominic, we need to talk.”Dominic stopped pacing and faced him. “What is it?”“The capos are arguing. They
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 103: Deceptively
The Rinaldi mansion was quieter now, a deceptive calm settled over it. Dominic sat behind his desk, his mind occupied with the recent upheavals. The knock on the door broke his reverie.“Enter,” Dominic called, his voice steady.The door opened to reveal Sarai Min Jae, her expression resolute. She stepped inside, closing the door behind her. She had stayed at one of the safe houses they used to keep Nathan in when he was a captive. Her room was heavily monitored.In the office were Dominic, Enzo, and Marcus who had his arm bandaged up from the gunshot wound.“Sarai,” he began, his voice soft but firm, “we need to talk.” Dominic gestured to the chair opposite him. “Sit. ”Marcus stared at the 21-year-old girl who sat in front of the desk. She had nice black long hair, he fox eyes were an attractive feature Marcus could not ignore.“I hope the safe house wasn’t too rough on you beautiful,” Marcus said with a soft toneSarai looked up at Marcus and saw his nice smile. She quickly looked
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 104: Traitors
Sergio Rinaldi wore a look of betrayal and anger while gazing at Marcus Rinaldi, who was standing in the dimly lit hallway with wide eyes and a pale face.Sergio hissed, getting closer “You fool. I warned you, didn’t I? This family does not take kindly to traitors. You should have listened to me when you had the chance."Marcus stepped backward, his voice trembling. "Uncle, it's not what you think. I uhm…."Sergio's eyes narrowed. “Not what it looks like? You’ve been feeding information to the Yakuza. You’ve betrayed your own family!”Marcus’s eyes darted around, looking for an escape. “I... I had no choice. They threatened me. They would have killed me.” Marcus said as he lied desperately trying to convince his uncle.Sergio's voice was cold. “And you thought betraying us was the solution? Do you know what you’ve done?”Marcus’s face twisted with desperation. “Uncle, please. You have to help me. We can fix this. We can—”Sergio cut him off. “Fix this? There’s no fixing this. You’re d
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 105: Voice Steady
The tension in the room was palpable as Naomi Takeda sat across from Dominic Rinaldi, her hands clasped tightly in her lap. Luca Rinaldi stood by her side, his eyes flicking between his brother and Naomi. Enzo was there too, leaning against the wall, his expression unreadable.Dominic broke the silence first. “Naomi, you said you have information on your father. We need to know everything.”Naomi’s eyes met Dominic’s, her voice steady. “I can give you his location and his modes of operation. But you have to promise me protection.”Dominic nodded slowly. “You have my word. Now, start talking.”Naomi took a deep breath. “My father, Kazuya Takeda, operates out of a compound on the outskirts of the city. It’s heavily guarded, but I know the layout. He uses coded messages and encrypted communications to give orders.”Luca leaned in, his voice soft but urgent. “How many guards are we talking about?”Naomi glanced at Luca, her expression serious. “At least 300, maybe more. They’re well-train
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-06Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 106: The Final Reprisal
The war room buzzed with a nervous energy, thick enough to choke on. Maps of the city, crisscrossed with red lines and marked with strategic points, covered the walls. Dominic Rinaldi, his face a mask of cold determination, stood at the head of the long table, his gaze sweeping over the assembled men."Alright," he began, his voice low and gravelly, cutting through the tension like a knife. "We end this tonight. No more shadows, no more waiting. We hit them hard, we hit them fast, and we leave no goddamn stone unturned."Enzo, his right-hand man, stepped forward, his eyes glinting with a dangerous light. "We have the locations confirmed, Don Dominic. Every safe house, every gambling den, every… everything.""Good. Luca?" Dominic turned to his brother, his expression softening slightly. "You lead the charge on the docks. Shut down their smuggling operation. Make sure nothing gets in, nothing gets out."Luca nodded, his jaw tight. "Consider it done, Dom.""And Marco?" Dominic's gaze shi
Huling Na-update : 2025-04-18Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 107: New Beginnings
The scent of jasmine hung heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the lingering smell of gunpowder that still clung to Luca's clothes. He stood on the balcony, overlooking the Rinaldi estate, the city lights twinkling like fallen stars in the distance. A glass of amber liquid swirled in his hand, but he barely noticed it. His thoughts were consumed by Naomi.A soft sound behind him made him turn. Naomi stood in the doorway, her silhouette framed by the warm light of the room. She wore a simple silk robe, its color mirroring the moonlight."Couldn't sleep?" Luca asked, his voice a low rumble.Naomi shook her head, stepping onto the balcony. "Too much on my mind."She leaned against the railing, gazing out at the city. "It's strange, isn't it? How something so beautiful can be built on so much… ugliness."Luca followed her gaze. "This city has always been a battleground. It's in its blood.""And you?" Naomi turned to him, her eyes searching his. "Is it in your blood too?"Luca hesitated,
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Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 122: Beginning of the End is here
The sun looked at her from the window in her bedroom, in a room painted a beautiful gold against a purple sky. A gleam in the eyes of Sierra, the sun caught the beauty for her only hours ago. She lay in bed reading her book, looking at the ceiling, remembering the day of the attack. The things she’d been told that night were like no other. She’d been betrayed, she was framed and lost. But there was a light that flickered in her darkness, below all the anger and confusion. He’d been honest, and he had taken his actions far too far, but they were because he loved me deeply and she couldn’t have had that things without him.There was a soft knock on the door that knocked and broke her dream. She looked inside, not sure if she was ready for him to come around to her. But the gentle knock of the door would not discourage him.“Come in,” she said, her voice barely a whisper.Dominic strolled in, his face twirling with anxiety and hope and holding a tray piled up with breakfast — coffee, pas
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 121: Dominic Revelation
The flames in the fireplace crackled merrily, sending flickers of light and shadow on the walls of Dominic's study. Usually a place of strategizing and tranquil contemplation, today it almost seemed to be filled with a tangible tension. Sierra looked at Dominic; the weight of her earlier confession sat upon the atmosphere. While comforted by forgiveness, she felt the pressure of something disconcerting — the deep impression that Dominic's perception of forgiveness had layers beyond what he let on. He swirled the amber liquid in his glass, eyes on the eddies created in it. He chose to remain absent verbally for a long time in order to let her absorb the weight of his wisdom and to chew on the ramifications of his acknowledgment. When he finally looked up, his gaze pierced through her own. "There's another thing you ought to know," he said slowly and methodically. Sierra's heart stuttered. "What?" she asked in little more than a whisper. "This," he said after a long sip of his drink
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 120: Sierra's Guilt
The moon cast long, skeletal shadows across the manicured lawns of the Rinaldi estate, mirroring the disquiet that gnawed at Sierra's soul. The recent peace, the tentative steps towards normalcy, felt like a fragile illusion, threatening to shatter at any moment. She stood on the balcony of her room, the cool night air doing little to quell the feverish turmoil within her.She had tried to bury it, to ignore the insidious whispers of her conscience, but the guilt was relentless, a constant companion that haunted her waking hours and invaded her dreams. The truth was a festering wound, and she knew she could no longer keep it hidden.Dominic found her there, his presence a silent question in the darkness. He leaned against the railing beside her, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon."You're quiet tonight," he observed, his voice low and gentle. "Something on your mind?"Sierra flinched, her heart pounding in her chest. This was it. The moment of truth. She took a deep breath, steelin
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 119: The Calm Before the Storm
The sun streamed through the windows of the Rinaldi estate, casting a golden glow on the newly repaired walls. The scars of the Morgan ambush were still visible, a stark reminder of the violence that had recently engulfed their lives, but a sense of cautious optimism had begun to permeate the air. With Sergio’s treachery exposed and his life extinguished, and the lingering threat of the Yakuza quelled, the Rinaldi family could finally begin to heal.Dominic stood on the terrace, overlooking the sprawling gardens, his gaze distant. The weight of leadership, the constant pressure to protect his family, had etched lines of weariness onto his face. But there was also a newfound lightness in his eyes, a sense of peace he hadn't felt in years.Sierra approached him, her footsteps soft on the stone tiles. She placed a gentle hand on his arm, her touch sending a warm current through him."What are you thinking about?" she asked, her voice soft and melodic.Dominic turned to her, a faint smile
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 118: Sergio's End
The gates of the Rinaldi estate loomed, iron teeth barring Sergio from the world he once considered his own. Disgraced, stripped of his power and banished from the family he’d betrayed, he stood on the precipice of an uncertain future. His wives, their faces etched with a mixture of fear and resentment, huddled behind him, their once-lavish wardrobes now appearing gaudy and out of place against the bleak landscape.He spat on the ground, a gesture of defiance that felt pathetically inadequate against the crushing weight of his downfall. "This isn't over," he muttered, his voice laced with venom. "Dominic may think he's won, but I'll be back. I'll reclaim what's rightfully mine. The Donship will be mine again."Isabella, his most ambitious wife, stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with a dangerous spark. "How, Sergio? You have nothing. No power, no resources, no allies.""I have my wits," Sergio sneered, his hand clenching into a fist. "And I have a few… loose ends to tie up. Dominic th
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 117: Sergio's Confession
The air in Dominic's study was thick with unspoken accusations, a silent battleground of suspicion and simmering resentment. The opulent room, usually a sanctuary of strategic planning, felt like a gilded cage, trapping Sergio in its suffocating grandeur. He fidgeted, his silk shirt clinging uncomfortably to his skin, the weight of his impending confession pressing down on him like a physical burden.Dominic sat behind his mahogany desk, his face an impassive mask. The only indication of the storm raging within him was the tight clench of his jaw and the icy glint in his eyes. He hadn't uttered a word since summoning Sergio, letting the silence amplify the gravity of the situation.Finally, Sergio could bear it no longer. He shifted his weight, clearing his throat, the sound echoing unnaturally loud in the tense atmosphere."Dominic," he began, his voice a strained whisper, "I… I know why you've called me here."Dominic remained silent, his gaze unwavering, urging Sergio on with its s
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 116: Charlotte's Downfall
The sirens wailed, a mournful cry echoing through the ravaged Rinaldi estate. The immediate threat had been neutralized, the Morgan attackers lying lifeless amidst the opulent ruins. But the air remained thick with tension, the weight of betrayal pressing down on everyone. Dominic, his face a thundercloud, oversaw the cleanup, barking orders with a controlled fury that sent shivers down the spines of even his most loyal men.He needed to find Charlotte.He stalked through the grounds, his eyes scanning the shadows, his hand never straying far from the gun holstered at his hip. He had to face her, to understand how she could have sunk so low, how she could have so callously endangered the people he loved.Suddenly, a shout pierced the air. "Don Dominic! We've found her!"Dominic's heart leaped into his throat. He followed the sound of the voice, his pace quickening, his anticipation building with each step.He found her near the back gate, attempting to slip away unnoticed. She was dis
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 115: The Morgans' Ambush
The silence was deceptive, a fragile veneer stretched over the simmering tension that had gripped the Rinaldi estate since Charlotte's expulsion. Dominic had left that morning, a grim set to his jaw, to handle pressing matters concerning the family's business – a power play in Sicily that couldn't be ignored. He'd entrusted Luca with the estate's security, a decision Sierra hoped wouldn't be his undoing.She stood by the window in the library, a book open in her hands, but her eyes weren't focused on the page. She felt it in her bones – something was coming. The air was thick with foreboding, a silent scream building in her chest.Sarai bustled in, her usual cheerful demeanor replaced with a nervous energy. "Sierra, darling, have you seen Luca? I can't find him anywhere, and the guards seem… distracted."Before Sierra could answer, a bloodcurdling scream pierced the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of gunfire."What was that?" Sarai gasped, her eyes widening with terror."Troub
Sierra Morgan: The Don’s Bride Chapter 114: Charlotte's Secret
The sterile scent of the hospital room hung heavy in the air, a constant reminder of the precarious situation. Dominic sat vigil by Charlotte's bedside, his face etched with worry. She was sleeping fitfully, hooked up to monitors, the rhythmic beeping a constant counterpoint to the anxieties swirling in his mind.Sierra watched him from the doorway, her heart aching. She knew she had to tell him the truth about Charlotte, but the timing always seemed wrong. Every time she tried, something would happen – a crisis, an interruption, or Charlotte's expertly timed displays of vulnerability.Enzo materialized beside her, his expression grim. "Don Dominic," he murmured, his voice low, "I need to speak with you. It's urgent."Dominic looked up, his brow furrowed. "What is it, Enzo? Can't it wait? Charlotte needs me.""No, Don Dominic," Enzo insisted, his voice firm. "It can't wait. It concerns Charlotte."Dominic's eyes narrowed. He glanced at Charlotte, then back at Enzo, a flicker of suspic
