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12|First Performance
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2025-02-16 22:11:33
Ximena WestDear Readers, I apologize for not publishing a new chapter on Friday or Saturday. I’ll publish two chapters today instead. I’ll do my best to update daily starting Monday. Thank you for your support and love. Happy Valentine’s Day. ♡♡♡
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The Mafia's Frozen Bride 13|Wish It Was Me
My blood boiled at her threat. I was sick of dealing with everything alone. Being at the club tonight wasn't my choice. My father borrowed so much money. It doubled, and he hadn't paid it back.Without discussing it with me, he made me collateral for the loan. I put my body on display in public because of the urgent situation. That selfish woman shouldn't have used my son to threaten me.However, I hid my anger. I was at a disadvantage. Bridget was influential. She could do anything without being touched by the law. Even though Keane was her grandson, she didn't mess around when she made threats.“You're here,” I stared at her and her bodyguards, “because you know the club owner. Do you think the dancer could easily walk out of this place?”“I don't care about—” Bridget cut in.“Again,” I tilted my head, “I'm dead, Bridget. You want to hurt Keane? Go ahead. Your threats won't get me out of this place or stop me from dancing.”The arrogant woman looked at me intently. “I regret approvi
Last Updated : 2025-02-16The Mafia's Frozen Bride 14|Interesting Footage
[Sinclair]My club's employees occasionally had internal issues that caused drama in the workplace. They competed to be the best for higher positions and prestigious perks. It was natural and happened in other worksites.However, it was the first time a new person caused trouble on her first day. Although I knew Darcy was a troublemaker, I thought she needed a job. I didn't realize she had enemies a few hours into the workplace.“This is the footage of Mrs. Channing talking to Darcy, boss,” Neil, my bodyguard, said.I looked at the monitor and smiled as I saw something interesting. “Save this recording and send a copy to my email.”“Yes, boss.” Neil nodded to the man handling the monitor. “This is the footage in the locker room.”The monitor showed a woman entering the room suspiciously. She looked around while approaching a locker. After using something to open the locker, she took a bag, stuck something behind the door, and closed it.After the woman left, other women came and went.
Last Updated : 2025-02-18The Mafia's Frozen Bride 15|Proper Place
Sean's face paled after hearing my offer. The man might not believe that I would be honest with my words. People like him were used to dealing with blackmail. It wasn't my fault that Bridget couldn't behave herself in public.His wife, on the other hand, was calm. Even so, she was thinking about something inside her head. Bridget shook her head as her husband opened his mouth, wanting to say something to me. The man complied.Their cautious demeanor wasn't a surprise. I would have done the same thing if someone had tried to blackmail me. The difference was I had evidence, and the woman's actions were against the law. I would win if the case went to court.“You're saying you want to sue me with that video? Did you forget who we are?” Bridget asked.“You're Channing,” I replied casually.“You can't touch us, Sinclair,” she said.“Why not? Channing and Wyndham have equal standing in this town. Or do you think you're superior to me?” I challenged her.“We're close to many influential peop
Last Updated : 2025-02-19The Mafia's Frozen Bride 16|Crush My Pride
[Darcy]The same car drove me back to the apartment. The man who was my bodyguard followed me into the lobby. He accompanied me in the elevator and left when I was inside my unit. It seemed Sinclair assigned him to keep an eye on me.Of course, he did. He didn't want me to run away before paying my debt in full. That man must not have been in charge of guarding me from the bad guys. That was why he didn't prevent those bad guys from hurting me earlier. I touched my left cheek and felt pain.However, the sting was nothing compared to people's stares when I performed on stage. My whole body trembled, remembering their lustful gazes. I felt like they were squeezing my chest and bottom with their eyes.My knees gave out, and I collapsed to the floor. My eyes heated up, and my chest felt tight. I had never felt so low and shameful in my entire life. I wasn't a virgin, but no man touched me without my permission. They touched me because I wanted it, too.What I felt just then crushed my pri
Last Updated : 2025-02-21The Mafia's Frozen Bride 17|We're Friends
The dancers made way for the man to enter the room. I was surprised that two women followed him. Our superior's right-hand man walked toward me. The ladies standing before me moved out of the way.“Meryl and Jean have something to say to you,” Enzo said.The two women elbowed each other, telling their friend to start. I was grateful that they had arrived on time. Everyone could see who was at fault in the conflict between us. I didn't have to bother defending myself or clearing my name.“Darcy, I apologize for taking your money and locking you in the practice room last night,” Jean said. She handed me a brown envelope. “This is your money. Please count it. I didn't take a dime.”I hadn't had time to count the money I'd gotten last night. So, I didn't know if she gave it all back or took a few pieces. But I didn't care about that. My money was back. That was the most important thing.“Thank you,” I said, accepting the envelope.“I also apologize for taking your money and locking you in
Last Updated : 2025-02-21The Mafia's Frozen Bride 18|Play Her Cards Right
[Sinclair]Enzo didn't have to wait long to find out the outcome of our bet. Sean came to the club again to get my answer to his request the night before. He even arrived earlier than the twenty-four hours he had set.Since it wasn't the agreed time, I didn't meet him in his room. Sean needed to know I wasn't his subordinate, whom he could order around at will. Although the legitimate mayor was his party mate, that man would be on my side rather than Sean's.I accompanied my VVIP guests in a special room, watching my dancers perform on stage. I had never been interested in their performances, but Darcy was different. Somehow, I couldn't look away when watching her dance before me.Like Felicia said, her body was curvy. The other dancers were more attractive than her physically. Was it her blonde hair and blue eyes that attracted me? No. Some of the strippers also had the same hair and eyes as hers.The strength was that she was prettier than the other dancers. Growing up in a wealthy
Last Updated : 2025-02-26The Mafia's Frozen Bride 19|My Weakness
I wouldn't forgive anyone who dared to touch that child. I guarded him from the moment he was born with my life. Therefore, I chose the best person to watch over him. If anything happened to him, the person who guarded him would die first.“Master Dashiell called when they were at the playground. People attacked us there. We managed to subdue them and get home without anyone following,” he reported.“Prove it,” I urged.The call turned into a video call. My son's bodyguard appeared on the screen before he switched to the back camera of his phone. He showed Dashiell sleeping peacefully in his bed. There were no cuts or bruises on his face, hands, body, or legs.After showing all that, he covered my son with the blanket and exited the room. “Master Dashiell wanted to talk to you yesterday. We forbade it. He used his friend's phone to call you and Lionel.”“Who attacked you?” I asked.He mentioned the group that had been my nemesis. They couldn't do that in NYC. That was why I was wary w
Last Updated : 2025-02-26The Mafia's Frozen Bride 20|Stick to My Goals
[Darcy]I put my bag on the couch and sat down. Tonight's events were completely unexpected. I was almost free from my big problem. I could be free from that humiliating job and live a normal life again.However, I couldn't do that without my son. My eyes heated up. I wanted to leave that job as soon as possible. But I needed a job to get my son back. Leaving Sinclair's club without a job was suicide.My friends abandoned me. They wouldn't give me a job no matter how low the level. How could I survive without working? I didn't want to beg or go to social centers. I could survive without other people's pity.Sean coming and redeeming me was unexpected. What was so lucrative about the mayor's position that he would throw away fifty million dollars for me? Had Bridget not committed that crime against me, none would have happened.Feeling my chest hurt, I dragged my feet to the kitchen. I grabbed the breast pump. Sadly, I wasted a lot of milk I should have given to my son. But I wouldn't
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The Mafia's Frozen Bride 75|Detailed Evidence
[Sinclair]It was crazy! It was pure madness! The evidence Darcy gave me wouldn't only destroy Sean's good name but also harm his company. I didn't expect the family's hands to be full of blood. I thought they did business with their tears and sweat.I didn't suspect that Darcy and I's closeness would help me bring down my unbeatable enemy. Conrad couldn't have found such strong evidence because they covered all traces of their crimes neatly.Damn it. Darcy was my family's enemy. I framed her father to ruin her reputation. If I used that evidence, I betrayed my brother. I should have avenged his death, not allied myself with that heartless woman.“Heartless woman. I don't even recognize her anymore after seeing her earnestly breastfeeding an unknown baby.” I combed my hair with my fingers.I glanced at my computer screen. Darcy must have gotten that financial data from her husband. What kind of marriage was she in to have such a big secret in her hands? I couldn't believe Cullen gave
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 74|Having Fun
Judy chose a restaurant in the hotel near her office. No one knew I worked in Sinclair's club, and I wanted to keep it that way. Therefore, I didn't mention my location and let her decide our meeting place.Getting a table at the restaurant wasn't difficult. Only certain people had dinner at such a fancy place. Judy had arrived first. Her bodyguard greeted me at the door and escorted me to the table.“Hi, Darcy, have a seat!” She greeted me cheerfully.I glanced at the bag on the chair beside her. “Hi. Is anyone else eating with us?” I sat on the chair across from her.“Um, yes,” Judy answered. “She went to the restroom for a while.”Her friend didn't go to the restroom. That woman must have been hiding somewhere, waiting for me to sit down. She knew I'd leave if I saw her here with Judy. There was only one person I knew would pull off that trick.“Please choose what to eat. I'll pay.” Judy handed me the menu.“Okay,” I replied.I ordered steak with barbeque sauce, grilled asparagus,
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 73|Same Goal
[Darcy]Sinclair left the room after talking to me. I took the opportunity to sort out my feelings. Crying would only make me weak. I needed to have a clear mind to decide what to do to get back at Bridget.My son wasn't sick because something was wrong with his body. Keane needed me. He missed his mother, who hadn't been beside him for two weeks. Separating us was Bridget's most evil act. It wasn't the same as separating her from her adult son.Keane was six months old and dependent on his mother. That selfish woman was so vindictive that she called another woman to be with my son. That other woman would never be his mother. Laura didn't love Keane. She loved money.I didn't care if Sinclair used the evidence or threw it away. I could spread it when I had enough money to pay for a lawyer. I only needed to work hard and use all my time to raise the money.“You'd better not work today.” Sinclair studied my hands as we ate breakfast.“I've been absent for two days. My colleagues will be
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 72|Friend or Foe
[Sinclair]Conrad was investigating who among my mother's friends had viciously slandered her. It would take him a long time because the incident had passed. Poppy Swan was one of the people I unfortunately suspected.I hoped I was wrong. I couldn't imagine that the woman who had treated me so well during those difficult times would hurt my mother. Not many people helped me get back on my feet after Dad passed away. Poppy bravely stood up to her husband, who disapproved of her supporting me.“Who is Joaquin Fernandez?” my mom's best friend asked. “I've never heard that name. Is he an actor?”“Are you sure you never knew him?” I repeated.Poppy smiled. “Sin, I know numerous people, but that name is unfamiliar.” She patted the back of my hand.Her demeanor didn't change. Her eyes, smile, and movements remained calm, but her palm was cold. I couldn't tell if it was the air conditioning or she was nervous. Surprisingly, I didn't feel guilty for asking that question.Poppy treated me like
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 71|The Real Mother
[Darcy]I didn't wait for Taylor to stop the car. I unlocked and pulled the door knob. My cousin called my name, preventing me from exiting the SUV. I ignored her shouts and jumped out.Many reporters were at the entrance, but Scott helped me get past them. Unbelievable. Even though I was wearing sunglasses and a facemask, they could recognize me. The press was scrambling to ask questions. Fortunately, the security guards opened the way for me.“Boss won't like this,” Scott said.“He won't know if you don't tell,” I retorted.I approached the nurse station and asked about Keane. They refused to tell me any information about the baby. After I mentioned I was his biological mother, and Scott drew his gun, they shared his ward number.Taylor walked with me to the room. We took the elevator to the top floor. Keane was in one of the VIP rooms, the heavily secured place. I might be unable to get in, but I wouldn't give up.“You can't come in,” Joseph stood before me as I exited the elevator
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 70|Messed Up
[Sinclair]I followed Darcy with my eyes as the medics took her to one of the empty exam rooms. Another team took me to the room beside it. They checked my condition. As expected, my legs, thighs, and back were bruised from the impact of the water surface.The helicopter was too far from the river, but we had no choice. It was better to be injured than to die in vain. Scott, Neil, and the pilot were safe. That was my only priority. The insurance would help repair or replace the helicopter. So, the company didn't lose much.I suspected two major groups did it: Joaquin and Giovanni. Joaquin wasn't a coward. I wouldn't be surprised if he dared to challenge me after the incident at his house. The family was everything to him. He would protect them at all costs.Giovanni hated me because of a misunderstanding. He didn't want to hear my explanation and believed his men's confession. Unfortunately, I had no evidence to corroborate my statement. Therefore, he chose to believe his confidant.“W
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 69|Attempt to Survive
The turbulence inside the helicopter was getting more intense. I refrained from screaming as the four men tried to remain calm. I gripped Sinclair's hand and the seat tightly.“Can we land on the helipad?” Sinclair asked.“I'm not sure because I can't control the chopper,” the pilot said.“It's best to put on a life vest now. We're on the water,” Sinclair suggested.“Can you fly lower? We can jump when we're near water,” Neil said.“I'll try,” the pilot answered.The man was talking to someone over the communication system. Sinclair told me to get my life jacket from under my seat. I complied. I let go of his hand before taking it. Remembering the flight attendant's instructions, I put on the jacket.My heart was beating fast as the helicopter spiraled out of control. The pilot told the people on the other side about the engine and all the details. They helped him by giving instructions on how to solve the problem.My stomach felt queasy because we had just eaten lunch. My head was sp
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 68|Empty Threads
[Darcy]I saw the cut marks on his forearm and suspected he had other wounds on his body. But I didn't expect it to be that big. The wound on his right chest was far from the heart. I had no idea what it was.The big, more nasty scar was on his upper left shoulder. I saw the gunshot wound in the movie. His scar was worse than that. The scar didn't resemble the burn scar on my sister's face. What kind of life did he live?We slept together a few times, but he never had nightmares. He wasn't delirious either. I would hear it no matter how deeply I slept. A person who had so many wounds on his body would have trauma. How could his soul heal without a trace?“Mrs. Wyndham,” Scott called out, breaking my reverie. “Let's go to your seat.”“Ah, yes,” I said.Errol welcomed us and invited Sinclair to follow his secretary. Neil accompanied his boss while Scott looked after me. I strolled over to the row of seats under the canopy. I recognized all the guests.Some looked at me intently and sear
The Mafia's Frozen Bride 67|Something Fishy
I had a bad feeling on the helicopter. It only got worse when I arrived at the venue. I didn't expect anyone to dare disrupt the event with such tight security. I should have known the tight security meant something.Joaquin couldn't have sent his men to attack me. He wasn't stupid enough to involve so many people in his actions. Criminals like us would attack guerrilla style and leave no trace. We were against dealing with the police.Darcy did the right thing by keeping quiet. She didn't scream hysterically like the other women near us. It was foolish of them to give away their position to the shooter. I looked for a place near us to protect ourselves.“Errol! Show yourself!” a man shouted as he entered the dining room.The sound of machine gun fire was close to us. Tableware broke, and the sound of objects falling to the floor deafened my ears. Darcy and I were under the table. It shielded us from the objects falling from it.The women screamed hysterically while the men swore. My
