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Chapter Ten

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ELENA

I walked into the orphanage, my heart immediately softening at the sight of the children playing outside. Their laughter tugged at something deep within me.

I had stopped coming here after marrying Lorenzo. If it were up to me, I would have never stayed away from these sweet angels. But life had pulled me in a different direction. Now, as I made my way toward Francesco’s office, I felt a familiar warmth creeping in.

Reaching the door with his name engraved on it, I knocked gently.

“Come in,” came the familiar voice from the other side.

I opened the door and stepped inside.

“Well, look who we have here!” Francesco exclaimed, rising from his chair with a wide smile. He pulled me into a tight hug, and for a moment, it felt like no time had passed.

Francesco was my ex. We had dated for eight months in college before life pulled us apart. He had gone abroad to further his studies while I pursued a career in modeling.

After his parents left him a large inheritance—one that would last
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    DELUCA "Sending someone to murder me? What did you see in that drive that made you think I was the killer?" I asked as I took a seat beside Elena at the event. She gave me a look—mostly confusion, with a touch of disbelief. Elena was many things, but not a faker. She smiled in the face of danger because she genuinely found it amusing. That was all the answer I needed."I’d be a fool to do something so stupid. Quite bold of you to pin me as the one behind whatever it is you're droning on about," she shot back, glaring at me. I held her gaze."Well, it's hard to ignore—especially since the amateur assassins claimed you ordered the hit," I continued, and she chuckled."And you believed them? Damn, I thought you were the smart one."Lucas choked on his martini at the blunt insult. I clenched my jaw but forced a smirk to mask the fury bubbling beneath the surface. This woman would not be the death of me—no, not at all."Touche. But I didn’t believe them. That’s why I—""Really? I was wond

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    ELENA Glaring at the box in my palms, I felt hesitant—a sense of foreboding seeped through my system as I forced myself to take deep breaths.Deluca had sent this small package to me. I slowly untangled the wrappings and opened the lid to find a hard drive resting at the bottom of the box. It looked innocent enough to touch, so I did—flipping it over and over with furrowed brows.Grabbing my laptop from the bed, I took a seat at the head of it, crossed my legs, and inserted the hard drive.The word Play appeared on the screen. After biting my nails nervously, I finally pressed play—reluctantly.A flash of Lorenzo's face filled the screen. A gunshot rang out. The laptop exploded instantly. I ducked beside the bed, yanked the hard drive free, and grabbed my gun from beneath the mattress.The spy I’d been searching for was finally making their move. I dared to glance up—and another shot was fired with precision, hitting the chair beside me just inches above my head.This particular spy

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  • The Mafia Widow's Revenge    Chapter Eighty-Two

    DELUCA What on earth was wrong with event hosts recently and inviting me to anchor a ballet dance..? It was absurd, why would I anchor a ballet dance of all things-- It was supposed to be a very huge one in history but after making some investigations, I found out that although it would be a huge event, it didn't give me any reason to attend it at all.Lucas chortled with an evil twinkle in his eyes after he also read the invite card and I glared at him."Hey... I didn't see that!" He suddenly sat up with an exclamation and I gave him a bored look."See what?" I decided to indulge him."Here, written in small print and then a bold one says and I quote *"Guest of Honor, Mrs Elena Russo**" He sat up quickly with a grin and those words had me sitting up with eagerness, hoping to see her at the event this evening. It had been a week since that last package I sent her, it was not much but I felt it was enough for now-- she wasn't ready for the rest and even if she was, I was reluctant to

  • The Mafia Widow's Revenge    Chapter Eighty-One

    ELENA I sat beside Sarah on her bed, watching as she slept peacefully -- without any care in the world--one that was just so dangerous.Tapping her gently, I watched as she woke up--stretching like a cat and it got me laughing and she literally flew off the bed with terror in her face."Who's there!" She shrieked and I had to cover my ears but as soon as her eyes cleared and focused on mine, I saw how she relaxed and came back to sit on the bed with me."Scaredy cat" I murmured and she slapped my arm softly to which I laughed at."You scared me! Don't do that again" she exclaimed and I laughed hard and deep."Alright alright, I won't." I promised and she nodded in affirmation."So what brings you to my room at this ungodly hour?" She asked and I gave her a funny stare."It's 11 in the morning" Her eyes widened with shock."You're kidding" she was in disbelief as she took slow steps to the window and pulled the curtains open only for the harsh sunlight to stream into the dark room-- b

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    DELUCA Staring straight at me was someone whose presence wasn't needed, neither was it accepted at all- it was a surprise seeing him enter my office after Nichole let him in.Dante Morreti gave me a smile that had me giving a short inquisitive glance at Lucas who gave an unnoticeable shrug."Mr Morreti, what brings you to my office?" I questioned, not in the least bit interested at the reason behind him being here."I have business with you Mr Deluca. I've come to give you a warning" That hit a cord in my brain and I straightened, my whole demeanor changing as I sent him a cold calculating smile.His smile became strained but still, he chose to keep talking-- he was digging his own grave and if he wanted to be buried so badly, I'd send him down twelve feet."I hear you owe the bitch and plan to fulfill that by telling her about that bastard, Lorenzo"We shared the same sentiment regarding Lorenzo, but I knew he hated the guy mainly because he wanted what he had-- too bad Elena stood i

  • The Mafia Widow's Revenge    Chapter Seventy-Nine

    ELENA "You own the original?" Lucas was surprised and clearly intrigued and I gave a slow nod while sipping on my champagne like it was a walk in the park."Do you sell it?" He quickly asked and I almost spitted out my drink as my voice turned cold---sell what? A painting Lorenzo had gifted me years ago on my birthday just because I gave it a mere awe-filled glance at an event he took me to.THEN"I got you something Ellie" came from the bedroom and I raised my eyebrows, surprised at that as I cleaned up my washed face."What is it?" I yelled out, folding up the towel and hanging it before moisturizing my face."Come see" he said with an air of mystery that had a smile coming on my face as I wore my robe and left the bathroom behind, fixing up my hair and checking for spots left undried when my eyes caught on something by the bed.It stood on a pole of sorts, it took my breath away."Happy birthday" he grinned at my reaction and I slapped his chest with a goofy smile on my face."Why

  • The Mafia Widow's Revenge    Chapter Seventy-eight

    DELUCA Flashes of cameras led me into the building the event was being hosted at. It was an important event that intrigued me and made me excited to cause a bit of trouble within these rich and pompous men that liked flaunting their money around just to make themselves known.As soon as I walked into the circular place, the whole attendees gave me a wide berth as an attendant led me to my seat on the guest of Honor part.It only housed four seats, I occupied one with Lucas seated beside me, not knowing how I'd regret that move when she came.It wasn't long after I had taken my seat when a sort of hush went through the still standing crowd, everyone stood transfixed to a spot, staring at someone or something with such awe in their gazes.I was intrigued, standing up just to see a smiling Camilla who soaked up in the attention like she owned it-- I signed and began to take my seat once again when my eyes found that of none other than Elena.She stared at me with an intense look, one th

  • The Mafia Widow's Revenge    Chapter Seventy-seven

    ELENA Sarah was already bouncing around the room, holding up two completely opposite dresses and asking which looked more “Saturday-slay” appropriate. I gave her a small smile as she spun toward the mirror, already lost in her fashion world. I admire that about her—how she could simply live in the moment, find something beautiful in the middle of chaos.“Text me when you get to the store,” I said softly.“I will,” she replied, pausing in her whirlwind of activity to glance at me. “You sure you don’t want to come?”“I need to check on Dad,” I murmured, glancing at my phone. “And figure out what I’m wearing to this… ridiculous event.”She gave me a quick hug and a knowing smile before grabbing her purse and slipping out the door. The silence she left behind hit me harder than expected.I sank onto the edge of the bed and called Dad. The line clicked once, then twice, before his voice came through—sleep-rough, but steady.“Elena?”“Hey,” I said, trying to sound upbeat. “Just checking on

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