"Wouldn't making her Antonio's secretary bring her closer to him?" Donatus asked,"No," came the reply, "It's to provoke Antonio, to make him walk a tightrope of rage and restraint. Imagine him working with his mistress every day, he will have no choice but to tread carefully, to toe the line between propriety and desire," Vittoria paused to glance at Donatus, "For with every decision, he must weigh his love for her against the consequences for us all. One misstep, and his world, and ours, will come tumbling down like a house of cards,"Donatus nodded in solemn agreement,"Yes, let her serve as the spark that ignites the powder keg of Antonio's pride," she mused, "He will come crawling to me, begging for mercy, for with her presence, he is exposed, his indiscretions laid bare for all the world to see. Let him suffer the humiliation of his folly." Her voice tinged with a cruel relish."I don't think Antonio would mind Amora being his secretary," Donatus replied."Antonio cares about hi
"Come on, we've only just begun, and you're already exhausted?" Buccolini groaned, observing Antonio as he lay motionless on the floor.Buccolini signaled one of his bodyguards. "Gather the others and help him to the guest room to rest."The bodyguard responded, "Yes, sir," and he called upon the other guards to help Antonio to a nearby guest room.They tucked him into the bed gently and left, closing the door behind them.Antonio tossed from one side of the bed to the other until beads of sweat started to form on his forehead. He suddenly clenched and gritted his teeth, contorting his heavy brows. A little boy panicked staring at the lifeless bodies of his parents on the floor, "Mom! Dad! No, you can't leave me alone!" He cried."They'll never wake up again."a gruff man said coldly as he approached."They're dead," "But they promised they would stay by my side forever," the boy wailed with tears in eyes, streaming down his face."That's why I don't like adults, they lie a lot ," the
What?" Amora whispered, moving closer to Antonio. "Throw me out? No, I'm not finished yet. I want to..."Antonio grabbed her jaw and squeezed, his voice filled with rage. "Young lady, don't cross the line. Don't you dare do more than I ask of you." His gaze bore into her eyes as she trembled under his grip. "Do you think I can't put a knife through you? Repeat this mistake, and it'll be the end of you."Amora gasped in shock. Eduardo watched in horror, clenching his fists and bowing his head. "I'm so sorry, Antonio. This will never happen again.""Good. Now, take her away," Antonio commanded. "Guards, escort them to the gate."Amora collapsed into Eduardo's arms as he led her away. She whispered shakily,"Eduardo, I saw it.""What?""I saw that same small heart-shaped tattoo on his ankle.""What are you saying?" Eduardo asked quietly as they reached the car.Amora's body stiffened momentarily before she loosened up and began to wail as they drove away from Antonio's gate."Don't take
Amora... what... what are you doing?" Eduardo's tongue fumbled for words as Amora's kisses swept over him, igniting a tempest within his soul.His heart raced, hammering out a steady, insistent beat as his breath came in ragged gasps."Amora," Eduardo stammered into her lips, "What's happening? Why...?" he managed to murmur again.Eduardo's body shuddered with every wet, electric touch of Amora's lips, his blood surging like a river of lava coursing through his veins.His head swam in the maelstrom of lust, a storm of yearning and confusion.Amora's lips parted from his in a maddening tease, leaving him gasping for air, his heart hammering against his ribs."Uh..." Amora started, staring into his wide eyes. "I'm sorry... I... I did that." She apologized nervously, attempting to step away, but he snaked his hand around her waist and pulled her closer, claiming her lips once more.His tongue explored the depths of Amora's mouth, seeking the warmth of her desire, the nectar of her want.
"Oh my goodness, you're awake... I was just about to come and wake you so you could...""What am I doing here?" Antonio snapped as he got out of bed and grabbed his coat. "How did I even end up here?""Well, I'm not sure. I heard a knock on my door, and when I opened it, there you were," Maya explained, as he stood in shock for a moment before walking past her."That's a mistake. I have no reason to be in your house at all," he said, taking out his phone."At least stay and have some food. You were sick all night, I...""I don't need your food, Maya. I'm sorry I came here. I wasn't in my right mind to be here in the first place," he said, heading for the exit."Can't we spend some time together as old friends?""Old friends? Did we part ways as old friends?" Antonio questioned, halting in his tracks and turning to face her."When I was knocking on your door yesterday, you shouldn't have let me in. You should've sent me back to my wife!""Your wife or your mistress?" Maya retorted, dro
"What?! Wow, Camila, you got a job!" Amora exclaimed, jumping out of her chair and rushed over to embrace her friend."I'm so happy for you Camila but you didn't tell me." Amora said and frowned breaking away from Camila's embrace. "Well, I wasn't sure they would give me the job considering my qualifications, I didn't do so well in well and I didn't want to get your hopes up, that's why I didn't say anything until I was sure." Camila explained,Amora's frown softened. "I'm so proud of you! Which company will you be working for?" She asked clasping her hands together and smiling towards her friend. Camila's cheeks flushed with nervousness. "Remember when I told you I wanted to work at Alessandro's?" She watched Amora's face carefully. "I got a job there as...as one of Antonio's secretaries."Amora's smile lightened up the more. "That's fantastic! Now you can keep an eye on him for me and be my eyes and ears where Antonio is concerned. How did you know I needed this more than anythin
"What?!" Antonio's eyes widened in alarm as he stared at the phone screen, his heart pounding rapidly. He abruptly rose from his seat, his gaze fixed on the device.Is everything alright, sir?" Eduardo asked, rising from his seat as Antonio let his drink crash to the floor.Antonio hastily donned his coat and headed for the exit, Eduardo followed closely behind."Sir..." Eduardo began, only for Antonio to abruptly turn and shoot him an angry glare. "Did something happen?" Eduardo asked melting under Antonio's angry gaze."Find Amora's location immediately..." Antonio clenched his fists, "Now!" He roared and entered the car followed by Eduardo who began to fumble with his phone,"She's at a club a few miles from her house." He reported."What is she doing there?" Antonio demanded, rage mounting in Eduardo as well."Partying, it seems," Eduardo replied."Partying?!!" Antonio thundered, struggling to control his anger.Maya's words echoed in his mind. "How can you be certain she won't be
"Sir...sir..." Camila stammered as she received a forceful slap across her face, rendering her momentarily blinded."How dare you, Camila?" Antonio's voice thundered, "How dare you take her out without my permission?"Amora gasped as she watched them, she stepped out of the car hastily, "Antonio, stop! It was my idea to go to the party!" Amora screamed, fear creeping into her skin,Antonio turned towards Amora briefly and looked away, holding tightly onto Camila's hair, "I warned you, didn't I?" He stated, "I told you I was keeping an eye on you. I let it slide when you took her to the shopping mall in the middle of the night, but now, to a party?"Camila coughed, trembling, "It wasn't my idea. Amora wanted to go; she kept pestering and begging for it...""You liar!" Antonio roared, yanking her hair while she shook terribly."Antonio leave her alone! You are going to kill her!!!" Amora screamed. "You think you can lie through your teeth and get away with it? I let it slide in Maldiv