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I pushed the car door open in a hurry and climbed out before the driver could stop me."No, ma'am! It's risky to get out like that. Let me call Mr. Castellano first."But I ignored him and rushed toward Rico.The moment he spotted me, his eyes widened with panic. His expression was still tense with anger, but the moment he saw me, relief washed over his face. He hurried toward me, and we met halfway.He immediately threw his arms around me, pulling me tightly against his chest."Where were you, sweetheart? Do you have any idea what the hell I've been through? Your phone wasn't reachable, and I couldn't get hold of you!"I suddenly remembered Nico handing me my phone before I left the hospital. Only then did I realize that the hospital's network must have been jammed for the Don's security. And once Nico handed my phone back and I left the hospital, Rico was finally able to track it and find me here.That had to be it.Knowing Nico, he was capable of anything. After all, he'd hacked my
"You're my inspiration. I want to be like you someday," Bianca kept going, making her mother scowl."Bianca! Your brother is in the ICU, and you're standing here praising the woman responsible for all this?" her mother reprimanded her.I was responsible? How?I blinked at her, completely confused."Ma'am, your son was shot, and I was the one who brought him to the hospital. I saved him, actually," I explained, my irritation showing in my voice.Leone's mother shot me another furious glare. "You..." she began, ready to throw more venom my way, but Bianca caught her mother's arm and pulled her toward Leone's room."Mila, give me a minute. I'll come back after checking on my brother," Bianca said, her voice suddenly subdued.I felt a little sorry for Leone. Bianca might have been a fan of mine, but she seemed far more excited about meeting me than worried about her brother's condition. Just then, I spotted Nico heading in our direction. His eyes briefly followed Leone's mother, Bianca,
For a moment, I simply stared at her, trying to process what I'd just heard."Excuse me?"“Don't act so innocent.” Her lips curled in disgust as she looked me up and down. “I've seen plenty of women like you, and I know exactly what you're after. But let me make one thing clear: I won't let you sink your claws into my son.” I slowly sat up, pushing my hair away from my face. My eyes were still heavy with sleep, and it took me a moment to focus on her.“Ma'am, I don't know what impression you've formed of me or where you got it from, but let me make one thing clear. I'm not the kind of woman you're accusing me of being, and I'm certainly not after your son. And second, your son is a grown man. If you have a problem with his choices, perhaps you should take it up with him instead of barging in here and calling me names.”Her eyes widened slightly, clearly not expecting me to answer back."How dare you speak to me like that?"I let out a disbelieving sigh."You're the one who woke me up
“What about Gianna's family?” I asked. “Didn't they try to find her?” I paused, then added, “Perhaps they knew where she was. After all, when someone has nowhere else to turn, their family is usually the one place they can find comfort.”Nico pressed his lips together, as if holding something back. “We don't know,” he answered flatly.“Come on. Don't tell me you didn't keep an eye on them,” I scoffed. “You must have investigated.”He let out a quiet breath, looking at me with an expression that made it seem as though he was wondering how I'd guessed.“Isn't it obvious?” I remarked, lifting my brows.“When Gianna disappeared, the boss ordered us to turn over every stone to find her. We even traced her parents' phone records to see if they'd tried contacting their daughter. But there was nothing. No calls, no messages. We couldn't find any record of her leaving the city either.”My eyebrows shot up as a thought struck me. “So, perhaps she was still in the city?”“Six years, Ms. Sinclair.
Nico's expression didn't change, but he looked away, as if trying to hide his embarrassment.“I've arranged a suite for you next to the boss's room. You can rest there,” he said.I glanced at my watch. It was past midnight, but sleep was the last thing on my mind.“I'd rather sit here and have a coffee,” I replied.He nodded, quickly pulled out his phone, and ordered one of his men to bring us coffee.“Anything else?” he asked, still on the phone.I shook my head. “Just coffee.”He gave the final instructions, then ended the call and slipped his phone away.“It'll be here in five minutes,” he told me.I nodded.“Are you busy?” I asked, though it was probably a silly question at this hour. No one was supposed to be working in the middle of the night. But knowing who Leone was and that Nico was his assistant, I wanted to be sure before making another request.“No!” he answered immediately. “Just tell me what you need.”“Sit here with me for a while,” I asked.He hesitated for a moment be
“Excuse me!” I hissed, planting my hands on my hips. “Are you telling me I'm being held captive against my will? I saved your boss, and you kidnapped me just to bring me here? Now I can't even go home?”“I'm sorry, Ms. Sinclair, but the boss isn't in good condition. I'm only asking you to stay until he's stable.”“Then call his fiancée,” I snapped, glaring at him. “I'm sure she can keep him entertained much better than I can.”Naya Valenti was in town, so why couldn't she take care of him?Nico let out a tired sigh.“Ms. Naya already left. Leone refused to see her. He only demanded that you stay.”“Demanded that I stay?” My forehead creased. “What is he, five? Does he think everyone has to jump whenever he makes a demand?”I watched silently as Nico closed his eyes, his jaw tightening. A look of despair crossed his face before he opened his eyes again and turned his dark gaze toward me."You've seen it for yourself. He doesn't listen to anyone but you," he said, his voice low and frust







