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Chapter 183. The Bait
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The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 184. Predator’s Possession
The sky was blanketed with thick clouds as Ava’s black SUV rolled through the narrow gravel path that twisted through dense forest. Birds scattered as the vehicle approached the iron gates of a remote countryside estate. Guards flanked the gates, rifles slung over their shoulders, their eyes scanning the vehicle. Without a word, they opened the gates.She had arrived.The mansion stood tall and ominous in the distance—an ancient estate buried deep in rural isolation, shrouded by woods and silence. No trace of civilization for miles.Ava stepped out of the car, her heels crunching against the gravel. A guard silently escorted her into the mansion’s vast, stone corridors until they reached the study—where Enzo waited, his silhouette framed by a fireplace’s faint glow, a glass of red wine in hand.“You came alone?” Enzo asked, not turning around.“Of course,” Ava replied coolly, removing her coat. “I’m not stupid. This place… it’s impossible to find.”“Exactly,” he said, finally facing h
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 183. The Bait
“E…Enzo!” Sofia gasped, her voice trembling with horror as the flood of terrifying memories from the past surged back into her mind. Her legs wobbled beneath her. “You… you’re alive?!”Enzo grinned, that same cruel, cunning smirk stretching across his face. “Oh, Sofia. You don’t seem thrilled to see me alive, sweetheart,” he drawled mockingly, spreading his arms wide as if expecting an embrace. “I missed you.”Over my dead body, she thought bitterly, her jaw tightening.“What do you want, Enzo?” Sofia snapped, her voice laced with fury. “Why did your men drag me here like a criminal?”Enzo tilted his head, feigning innocence. “That’s just your bad luck, darling. You married Leonardo Morelli. And now, you get to pay the price for being his wife.”He laughed shamelessly and began walking toward her.Sofia’s heart pounded, but she held her ground. “Why are you doing this? You know you won’t gain anything by keeping me here. Leonardo has already destroyed the Russian Mafia. You think he’l
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 182. He Will Come
She slipped toward the exit of the Freak House and carefully peered out. The coast was momentarily clear. Sofia took a deep breath. Her body felt heavier than ever, her pregnant belly aching from the stress. She knew she couldn’t run fast, not like before, but this wasn’t about her. It was about her two innocent children. She wouldn’t let anyone harm them—not now, not ever.Her hand instinctively cradled her belly. We have to be strong, baby, she whispered in her mind. Just a little longer.She stepped into the open and deliberately made herself visible. Seconds later, one of the armed men spotted her.“There she is!”Without wasting a second, she turned and bolted in the opposite direction of the park exit, drawing the attention of several gunmen. Just as she hoped, they all gave chase.Behind her, she caught a glimpse—Vincenzo and Lucia sprinting toward the exit. Relief bloomed in her chest.Good. They understood. They’re getting out.“Stop right there!” one of the men shouted.A
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 181. Mother's Love
The children had already enjoyed several rides—merry-go-rounds, spinning teacups, and more. Their laughter echoed as they ran from one attraction to the next. Now, they were at the bumper cars, and it was no surprise that Vincenzo was dominating the track, his competitive spirit shining through as he crashed gleefully into other kids, laughing like a little daredevil. Lucia, more gentle but equally excited, tried her best to keep up.Later, they wandered to the shooting games. Sofia managed to hit enough targets to win a soft, fluffy stuffed bear. Lucia clapped with joy, and Vincenzo cheered, "You're the best, Mom!"They grabbed cotton candy, their fingers sticky and their smiles wide, before heading to an indoor restaurant for pizza and cold drinks. It had been so long since Sofia felt this much happiness in one day. Her cheeks ached from smiling, and her heart was full watching her kids being kids again.But the peace was shattered in an instant.Gunshots rang out in the distance. T
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 180. An Old Enemy
Ava glanced around the dimly lit hotel hallway, her eyes sharp beneath the oversized sunglasses. She kept her head low as she slipped inside the designated room, her heels silent on the carpet. The door clicked shut behind her and locked automatically. The air inside was thick with the smell of cigar smoke and expensive scotch.Seated in the armchair across the room, a broad-shouldered man swirled a glass of amber liquid in his hand, his icy blue eyes studying her with calculating interest. The shadows cast by the lamp made his face appear even more menacing, the scar along his jawline a chilling reminder of his past battles.With a slow, deliberate motion, Ava pulled off her scarf and sunglasses, revealing her cold, determined expression.“Don Enzo,” she said smoothly, her voice dipped in venom and ambition.The Russian leaned back, his lip curling slightly into a dangerous smile. “Miss Ava. Or should I say, Leonardo Morelli’s discarded obsession?”Ava’s eyes flared, but she didn’t f
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 179. Another Scheme
“Why did she come here?” Leonardo asked, his tone tight and strained.Sofia looked up, startled by the sudden tension in his voice. “What’s wrong, Leonardo? I thought you cared about her.”Leonardo sighed, running a hand through his hair in frustration. “You… you don’t like her being around, so I just—” He paused. “I thought you shouldn’t have to deal with that stress. I didn’t want you to see her.”Sofia gave a small smile, her voice calm but firm. “It’s fine… as long as you’re not entertaining her advances.”Then she added, her expression turning serious, “Because, Leonardo… a wife can bear anything—but not betrayal. Not a broken trust.”Leonardo's heart sank. Her words hit harder than any punch. He nodded, swallowing the guilt clawing at his chest.“Okay, let’s sleep now,” Sofia said softly, brushing his hair back. “In the morning, we’ll go to the hospital to have your wound properly checked.”“I’m fine,” Leonardo murmured. “Actually… I’m more than fine when you’re with me.”He gen
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 178. Inner Struggle
Sofia stood barefoot at the entrance of the mansion, arms wrapped around herself as a cold breeze whispered through the dark night. An unsettling feeling had been gnawing at her for hours—an invisible weight sitting heavy on her chest. Leonardo hadn’t called. It was late. Too late. And her gut screamed something was wrong.When she finally saw headlights in the distance, her heart skipped. But that relief turned to horror the second Leonardo stepped out of the car, his shirt stained dark red and his face pale.“Leonardo?” she gasped, her voice breaking.He barely had time to steady himself before she rushed into his arms, tears already spilling down her cheeks. “You’re bleeding!” she cried, her fingers trembling as she touched his shirt.“I’m okay,” he muttered, but his voice lacked conviction.“No, you’re not,” she snapped softly, full of worry, guiding him inside. “Come on, let's go to our room—don’t argue.”Following her like an obedient husband, Leonardo let her pull him wherever
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 177. An Impending Storm
“You’re not telling her anything,” Domenico added, his tone less of a suggestion and more of a command. “She’ll be broken, Leo. She’ll never be the same after this—and neither will your marriage. You can’t do that to her.”His voice cracked slightly, frustration and desperation laced in every word.“I can’t watch her fall apart,” Domenico continued, his eyes pleading. “You know how much her self-respect means to her. She’s strong, but this… this would destroy her.”Leonardo looked away, guilt tightening his chest. “But… what if she finds out?”Domenico didn’t hesitate. “How?” he snapped, stepping forward. “How the hell is she going t
The Mafia's Substitute Bride Chapter 176. What He Deserves
Leonardo didn’t answer. Instead, he unbuckled his seatbelt, yanked the car door open, and stepped out without a word.“Where are you going?” Domenico frowned, confused.Sighing, he unfastened his own seatbelt, turned off the engine, and pushed the door open. He stepped out onto the sidewalk, his eyes instantly locking on Leonardo.The mafia king was pacing slowly, hands in his pockets, head low. The road was nearly deserted—just the occasional car speeding by. Above them, the night sky was star-scattered and dark, the moon absent. Street lamps cast pale yellow pools of light on the sidewalk, flickering faintly. It was quiet, almost eerily so.“What’s going on, Leonardo?” Domenico pressed, his voice taut with tension. Panic had begun creeping up his spine ever since Leonardo had admitted he’d done something that could break Sofia’s heart.Leonardo stopped pacing. He looked out at the road like he was hoping it would swallow him whole.After a heavy silence, he finally muttered, “I slep
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