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52. INTERLUDE

Penulis: Hermajesty
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-20 16:55:29

“Author’s Note: This chapter is written in 3rd person to give a broader look at everything that’s been happening over the last month—from Alina and Valentino’s love, to the building tension between other characters. Don’t worry, we’ll return to the regular POV format next chapter!”

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INTERLUDE: ONE MONTH LATER

The black Maserati rolled through the towering gates of the Romano estate in Toronto, the engine purring low like a satisfied predator returning from the hunt.

Gravel crunched beneath the tires as the villa came into view. Ivy danced lazily up the sides of the balcony rails, fluttering in the soft spring breeze.

“Home sweet home,” Alina mumbled, leaning her head gently against the window, eyes half-lidded with exhaustion and peace.

Her breath fogged faintly against the glass, her gaze tracing the curves of the estate like it was the first time.

But it wasn’t.

She’d eventually grown into it, grown to love the life she once thought would destroy her.

Vale
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  • The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife    52. INTERLUDE

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  • The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife    51. Acceptance

    ~ALINA’S POV~ I stood frozen, my breath caught somewhere between my lungs and my heart, which was pounding so hard I thought it might burst free. Did he really just say it? “I love you.” His voice was low, steady, but laced with a kind of fierce honesty I never expected. Valentino Romano, the Devil of Milan himself, had just confessed his love to me. My mind scrambled, trying to make sense of the impossible. How? Why? I didn’t move at first. I just stood there, cradled in his arms, frozen in time, feeling his breath warm against my hair, his voice echoing in my chest like thunder still rolling through my bones. I slowly pulled back, just enough to look up at him, my breath catching in my throat. His arms remained firm around me, but his eyes—God, his eyes—were searching mine with a softness I had never seen there before. A swirl of happiness and fear crashed inside me, leaving me breathless, dizzy, vulnerable. My lips parted, but nothing came out. I was tre

  • The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife    50. When The Devil Wept

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  • The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife    47. Taking Over

    ~Alina’s POV~ Guilia and I had somehow managed to leave the house unnoticed. Valentino had fallen asleep after breakfast, probably dulled by painkillers for his injury. Dante and Rocco were preoccupied with some business call that sounded more like thinly veiled threats than actual negotiations. Bianca? Don’t even know where she is, and frankly, I don’t care. It was the perfect opportunity. Guilia and I took one of the cars and drove out of the estate. The air inside the car was thick with silence. Guilia sat beside me, legs and arms crossed, sunglasses on, staring out the window like she wanted to melt into it. “You’ve been awfully quiet this morning,” I said, flicking a glance at her. “Did something happen last night?” “Nothing happened.” Her tone was clipped, defensive. “Really? Because you look like someone who wants to murder someone and cry at the same time.” “Maybe I just need some peace and quiet.” “Oh. Suddenly you’re a monk.” I smiled, trying to

  • The Mafia Devil’s Contractual Wife    46. The Little Boy Inside The Don

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