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The Don's Obsession 83
“I don’t know,” I said, hesitating. “Lately, I’ve felt like I’ve just been a distraction—like I’ve been holding you back. You used to be so focused before we got married, even before you told me how you felt. Sometimes it feels like I pulled you into my chaos.” I pulled back slightly from his embrace but still held him close. “But I don’t regret marrying you, Marco. Not for a second. I just hope you feel the same. And if there’s anything I can do to help, just say the word. I want to be someone you lean on, not someone you have to carry. A lot of people are counting on your decisions, and I’ll always have your back. I’m not that same Maddie who used to second-guess you. I get it now—what your life really entails. And if you ever feel like you need a little space because I’m stepping on your toes... well, I’ll try not to take it personally.” I gave a weak laugh, trying to lighten the mood, but it didn’t quite land.Marco just looked at me, and I ended up laughing a little at myself, try
Last Updated : 2025-05-05The Don's Obsession 84
“Hold on a second,” I said, trying to wrap my head around everything. “You’re telling me the Morettis raised you, but your real parents were part of the Lombardi family—the same family they annihilate?”Lucille gave a slow nod, her eyes sharp but faraway. “Yeah. I was just a kid when it happened. They let me live, not realizing who I really was. They thought they could raise me as one of their own, but they didn’t know I carried Lombardi blood.”My stomach twisted. Lucille—someone I trusted—had been deceiving us all along. She knew everything about our movements. She’d been feeding info to Ronan right under our noses.“They made me believe my parents were evil, that they deserved to die. They brainwashed me, twisted everything. But when I met Ronan… everything changed. It triggered something. I remembered—really remembered—watching the Morettis kill my parents in cold blood. I was just a kid.”I stared at her, piecing it all together. She wasn’t talking about the Morettis as foster pa
Last Updated : 2025-05-07The Don's Obsession 85
“Mason,” I muttered under my breath, barely loud enough to hear myself. The name triggered a flood of memories—he was Violet’s new driver, the one involved in my kidnapping. Ronan had used him as a pawn. But now? Everything was flipping upside down.“You!” Lucille snapped, her voice sharp with rage. “Aren’t you one of Ronan’s goons?”Mason gave a tired but sly smile. “Yeah, I was. Ronan tested my loyalty by having me help capture Ma’am Maddie. That’s when Sir Marco stepped in.”We all froze. Marco? What was going on?Mason kept going, his tone more serious now. “Sir Marco suspected there was a traitor in your circle. He needed proof. So he sent me undercover into Violet’s house to keep an eye on things. But you, Lucille… You never let me get close enough. You always met with Violet in private, and I couldn’t figure out where your loyalty really stood.”The room went quiet, the air thick with tension. It was like the curtain had just been pulled back on a much bigger game than any of u
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Gabriele let out a quiet laugh at Marco’s compliment. “Wow, high praise coming from the great Marcantonio Moretti,” he said with a smirk. “But let’s not forget—it was my sister’s research that made this all possible. Her magical science stuff is what got us here. Honestly, Marco, we should turn this into a business. People would be lining up for it.”As we walked down the hallway, we finally stopped in front of a large, impressive-looking door. Gabriele opened it and gestured for Marco to go in first, followed by his guys. I hesitated a little, staying at the back, taking it all in with a mix of nerves and curiosity.“Marco, where are we?” I asked quietly, reaching for his hand without even thinking.We walked in a
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I gave Violet a look. Really? Was now seriously the time for jokes?Renzo cleared his throat, probably trying to move past her comment. “We jumped into the river on purpose,” he said. “We knew the current would carry us. I can swim, so it wasn’t a big risk. Lucille and her crew just assumed we drowned. They never checked. That was part of the plan—to throw them off and keep them guessing. They weren’t even sure if we’d been taken out by the Morettis. Gabriele was waiting for us downstream. That’s how we made our final escape.”I glanced over at Caleb, expecting he’d want to chime in now that everyone else had spoken.“I didn’t do much,” he said with a grin. “Mostly just cursed a lot, Ma’am.”
Last Updated : 2025-05-08The Don's Obsession 88
I stood by the door, watching Marco disappear into the distance. Minutes passed, and even though I knew they could handle themselves, I couldn’t shake this uneasy feeling. Ronan was finally out of the picture, but the anxiety still lingered.I kept wondering—would things finally calm down now that Ronan was gone? Would we finally get the peace we’d been hoping for? But deep down, I knew it wasn’t that simple. Marco still had plenty of enemies. Ronan and the Lombardi were just the tip of the iceberg. There were more threats out there, waiting for the right moment to strike.I stayed frozen by the door, lost in thought. Violet stood beside me, just as weighed down by everything on our minds.After saying goodbye to my sister, it was time to leave. The day had slipped away, and the sky was already starting to darken. Time to go home.We got into the car—just me, Renzo, and our driver, Wilfred. The rest of our security team followed in another car.I turned to Renzo, needing to ask someth
Last Updated : 2025-05-09The Don's Obsession 89
At noon, I tried calling Marco, hoping he might have some free time. After a few tries, he finally picked up."Maddie," he said, greeting me."Hey Marco, do you know when you'll be back home?" I asked, eager to find out. I wanted to go to Aunt Aurora's wake at the funeral chapel. Since Carson was still a family friend, I felt it was important to show my support and make sure he was doing okay.I didn’t want to go there by myself, especially knowing how Marco can be. If he wasn’t too busy, I was hoping he’d come with me."Sometime around 6 pm, why?" Marco asked."I saw in the paper this morning that Carson’s mom passed away," I said. "I thought it would be nice to go. I just wanted to see if you're free tonight or if you’ve got other plans. I was thinking it might be nice if we go there together."There was a long pause, and I felt a little anxious, wondering if Marco was going to say no. He wasn’t exactly a fan of Carson. Just hearing his name seemed to set Marco off, and I worried th
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Everyone was on edge as the wedding day crept closer. Sitting alone in her car, Maddie let out a heavy sigh, her mind racing. She was about to marry a guy she barely even knew—a complete stranger. They hadn’t even met face-to-face yet. Her dad had arranged the whole thing, and Maddie hadn’t had a say.Out of nowhere, a knock on the window made her jump. She rolled it down to see her younger sister, Violet, standing there with a sad, forced smile. Violet slid into the seat beside her and grabbed her hand, offering a little comfort. Maddie’s hand was ice-cold, giving away just how nervous she was."The wedding’s starting soon," Violet said softly, worry all over her face. "Are you ready?"Maddie gave a tired smile and took a shaky breath. "No, not really. But do I have a choice? This is what Papa wants. And if I say no..." She trailed off, her voice dropping. "He'll hurt me."Violet pulled her into a hug, her voice cracking. "I wish I could take your place, sis. After everything you've b
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The Don's Obsession 89
At noon, I tried calling Marco, hoping he might have some free time. After a few tries, he finally picked up."Maddie," he said, greeting me."Hey Marco, do you know when you'll be back home?" I asked, eager to find out. I wanted to go to Aunt Aurora's wake at the funeral chapel. Since Carson was still a family friend, I felt it was important to show my support and make sure he was doing okay.I didn’t want to go there by myself, especially knowing how Marco can be. If he wasn’t too busy, I was hoping he’d come with me."Sometime around 6 pm, why?" Marco asked."I saw in the paper this morning that Carson’s mom passed away," I said. "I thought it would be nice to go. I just wanted to see if you're free tonight or if you’ve got other plans. I was thinking it might be nice if we go there together."There was a long pause, and I felt a little anxious, wondering if Marco was going to say no. He wasn’t exactly a fan of Carson. Just hearing his name seemed to set Marco off, and I worried th
The Don's Obsession 88
I stood by the door, watching Marco disappear into the distance. Minutes passed, and even though I knew they could handle themselves, I couldn’t shake this uneasy feeling. Ronan was finally out of the picture, but the anxiety still lingered.I kept wondering—would things finally calm down now that Ronan was gone? Would we finally get the peace we’d been hoping for? But deep down, I knew it wasn’t that simple. Marco still had plenty of enemies. Ronan and the Lombardi were just the tip of the iceberg. There were more threats out there, waiting for the right moment to strike.I stayed frozen by the door, lost in thought. Violet stood beside me, just as weighed down by everything on our minds.After saying goodbye to my sister, it was time to leave. The day had slipped away, and the sky was already starting to darken. Time to go home.We got into the car—just me, Renzo, and our driver, Wilfred. The rest of our security team followed in another car.I turned to Renzo, needing to ask someth
The Don's Obsession 87
I gave Violet a look. Really? Was now seriously the time for jokes?Renzo cleared his throat, probably trying to move past her comment. “We jumped into the river on purpose,” he said. “We knew the current would carry us. I can swim, so it wasn’t a big risk. Lucille and her crew just assumed we drowned. They never checked. That was part of the plan—to throw them off and keep them guessing. They weren’t even sure if we’d been taken out by the Morettis. Gabriele was waiting for us downstream. That’s how we made our final escape.”I glanced over at Caleb, expecting he’d want to chime in now that everyone else had spoken.“I didn’t do much,” he said with a grin. “Mostly just cursed a lot, Ma’am.”
The Don's Obsession 86
Gabriele let out a quiet laugh at Marco’s compliment. “Wow, high praise coming from the great Marcantonio Moretti,” he said with a smirk. “But let’s not forget—it was my sister’s research that made this all possible. Her magical science stuff is what got us here. Honestly, Marco, we should turn this into a business. People would be lining up for it.”As we walked down the hallway, we finally stopped in front of a large, impressive-looking door. Gabriele opened it and gestured for Marco to go in first, followed by his guys. I hesitated a little, staying at the back, taking it all in with a mix of nerves and curiosity.“Marco, where are we?” I asked quietly, reaching for his hand without even thinking.We walked in a
The Don's Obsession 85
“Mason,” I muttered under my breath, barely loud enough to hear myself. The name triggered a flood of memories—he was Violet’s new driver, the one involved in my kidnapping. Ronan had used him as a pawn. But now? Everything was flipping upside down.“You!” Lucille snapped, her voice sharp with rage. “Aren’t you one of Ronan’s goons?”Mason gave a tired but sly smile. “Yeah, I was. Ronan tested my loyalty by having me help capture Ma’am Maddie. That’s when Sir Marco stepped in.”We all froze. Marco? What was going on?Mason kept going, his tone more serious now. “Sir Marco suspected there was a traitor in your circle. He needed proof. So he sent me undercover into Violet’s house to keep an eye on things. But you, Lucille… You never let me get close enough. You always met with Violet in private, and I couldn’t figure out where your loyalty really stood.”The room went quiet, the air thick with tension. It was like the curtain had just been pulled back on a much bigger game than any of u
The Don's Obsession 84
“Hold on a second,” I said, trying to wrap my head around everything. “You’re telling me the Morettis raised you, but your real parents were part of the Lombardi family—the same family they annihilate?”Lucille gave a slow nod, her eyes sharp but faraway. “Yeah. I was just a kid when it happened. They let me live, not realizing who I really was. They thought they could raise me as one of their own, but they didn’t know I carried Lombardi blood.”My stomach twisted. Lucille—someone I trusted—had been deceiving us all along. She knew everything about our movements. She’d been feeding info to Ronan right under our noses.“They made me believe my parents were evil, that they deserved to die. They brainwashed me, twisted everything. But when I met Ronan… everything changed. It triggered something. I remembered—really remembered—watching the Morettis kill my parents in cold blood. I was just a kid.”I stared at her, piecing it all together. She wasn’t talking about the Morettis as foster pa
The Don's Obsession 83
“I don’t know,” I said, hesitating. “Lately, I’ve felt like I’ve just been a distraction—like I’ve been holding you back. You used to be so focused before we got married, even before you told me how you felt. Sometimes it feels like I pulled you into my chaos.” I pulled back slightly from his embrace but still held him close. “But I don’t regret marrying you, Marco. Not for a second. I just hope you feel the same. And if there’s anything I can do to help, just say the word. I want to be someone you lean on, not someone you have to carry. A lot of people are counting on your decisions, and I’ll always have your back. I’m not that same Maddie who used to second-guess you. I get it now—what your life really entails. And if you ever feel like you need a little space because I’m stepping on your toes... well, I’ll try not to take it personally.” I gave a weak laugh, trying to lighten the mood, but it didn’t quite land.Marco just looked at me, and I ended up laughing a little at myself, try
The Don's Obsession 82
“Don’t get me wrong—I don’t think you’re a bad influence on my cousin. Actually, I’m glad you bring him to life and help him feel things more deeply. But with that comes a downside: Marco gets distracted from his responsibilities. I get it—I go through the same thing with Elmira. Whenever someone brings her up, I lose focus. The difference is, I’m just his advisor. Marco’s the boss. He’s the one holding everything together. And when you’re in danger, he can’t think straight. You’re both his greatest strength and his biggest weakness. His whole world revolves around you. So if you’ve been feeling like he’s more distant lately, you’re not imagining it.”Marcello stood up, watching me closely to see how I’d react. I hadn’t said a word yet, still trying to process everything he’d told me. Was I too obviously upset about Marco trying to send me away before?“I just want you to understand how much pressure Marco’s under. Being married to him means living in a world full of danger. I hope you
The Don's Obsession 81
Marco handed the gun to one of his men before walking in my direction. He paused briefly when he faced Caleb."Why did you bring her here?" Marco asked in a stern and chilling tone."She wanted to know where you were," Caleb replied casually.Marco walked directly toward me. He grasped my arm and pulled me out. He closed the door behind us, cutting off my view of the people they were tormenting. I looked at him and was met with the cold gaze of his eyes.It had been a while since he had looked at me this way, and seeing it again now made me feel uneasy."Go home, Maddie. I'll have someone take you back," he said."No," I regained my composure when I heard Marco's voice. His manner of looking at me hadn't changed. "I haven't seen you at home. I'm not even sure if you're still coming home. That's why I went to Caleb to find out where you were. Who are the men inside? What are you doing to them?"Marco hesitated, clearly restraining himself from saying something. Eventually, he closed hi
