LOGINHe finished disarming Jia's bomb and immediately moved to the children. Kira let out a small cry as he unstrapped the device from her chest, his hands gentle but fast. Kian sat still, trying to be brave. Within minutes, both bombs were removed.Finally, he turned to Elena and dismantled hers with skill and speed.They were free.Silvio scooped up Kira and Kian in his arms. He turned to Jia and Elena."Let's go"They nodded, rushing behind him as they slipped out of the room and down the quiet passageway. Silvio spotted the emergency alarm switch on the wall. He slammed his palm against it.A loud, blaring siren filled the air.They entered the elevator. As the doors closed, the shrill alarm echoed around them. When they reached the ground floor, chaos had already erupted.Guests flooded the grand lobby, panicked and shouting. People were running in every direction, some barefoot, some still in gowns and suits, kids crying.Silvio scanned the crowd and then he saw him."Matteo!" he ca
A Month Later- At One of Silvio's HotelsIt was finally the day of the wedding.Outside the grand venue, a crowd of reporters buzzed with excitement, microphones in hand as they interviewed celebrities and streamed live coverage of what was already being called the wedding of the year. Cameras flashed, and TV stations battled for the best angle.Inside a lavish suite on the top floor, Jia stood quietly in front of a full length mirror. Her wedding gown hugged her curves elegantly, the silk fabric catching the light with every slight movement. The backless design revealed her slender spine, and her dark hair was swept up in a flawless chignon. Her makeup was soft yet striking, highlighting the glow in her eyes.She pressed a hand gently to her chest, as if to steady the pounding of her heart. A smile tugged at her lips, soft at first, then growing. She was getting married. To Silvio. The thought alone made her cheeks warm.The door creaked open.Elena stepped inside, dressed in a flowi
Jia stood before the mirror, a black lace nightwear clinging to her curves. She admired the way the delicate fabric framed her breasts. Her fingers found one strap, then the other, and with a slow, intentional movement, she let them fall. The gown pooled at her feet. Her eyes remained locked on her reflection as she slipped off the matching lace panties. She was completely naked.She moved silently towards the bathroom. The sound of running water was the only sound in the silent room. Her heart was pounding hard. She has to do this. The door groaned softly as she pushed it open. Silvio stood with his back to her in the shower cubicle. The water highlighted the muscles of his broad, strong body. Jia's breath hitched. She bit her lip, taking one careful step forward, then another. She reached out, her hands ready to wrap around his wet waist, but before she could make contact, he moved. His eyes, quick and sharp, snapped open and he grabbed her arm, shoving her against the tile wall wi
In Bahamas, at Silvio's private resort. Jia stood on the balcony, her phone in her hand as she watched her own face on the screen. The interview she had done was still playing, her own voice sounding distant and strained as she spoke about the trauma of her kidnapping, the devastating loss of her pregnancy. Then, her declaration- a break from filming, a focus on her family. A quiet kind of peace.Jia's hands shook with anxiety as she scrolled through the comments. This was a new world for her. The internet had been filled with so much hatred and bitter criticism that it had made her the most hated actress online. But as she read, her heart began to swell with a foreign warmth."So happy she's taking time for herself." "She's so brave for speaking out." "You have been through so much, Jia. We are all rooting for you." The words were like a balm, soothing a wound she hadn't realized was still so raw. A small, genuine smile touched her lips."What are you doing?"Silvio's voice, sof
When Silvio arrived at the hospital vvip floor. He stopped at the glass window of Jia's room and peered inside. There, he saw Jia, her small frame moving restlessly, pacing back and forth across the floor. She was biting her nails, her shoulders hunched with anxiety. Elena, was trying to gently coax her into sitting down. Silvio then stepped toward the door and pushed it open quietly. The soft click of the latch was enough to make both women turn toward him. The moment Jia's eyes landed on him, a visible relief washed over her. She ran toward him, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist and burying her face in his chest.Silvio was caught completely off guard. His hands hung awkwardly in the air for a second before he slowly rested them on her back. Elena let out a small sigh of relief, offering him a grateful smile before turning and closing the door behind her, giving them a moment of privacy.Silvio held Jia at arm's length, his hands on her shoulders so he could look at her
Silvio and Tiziano stepped onto the ship's entrance ramp. They wore black suits that were fitted perfectly. They moved together smoothly, like hunters, their hair slicked back perfectly. They had masks on that hid everything but the cold, serious look in their eyesA man in a fresh uniform greeted them at the entrance of the large ship. His gaze sweeping over them before he checked an iPad guest list. When he found their names, he gave a professional nod and then a subtle thumbs up to Tiziano. Tiziano nodded back and leaned in to whisper to Silvio, "We can go. Our men are ready, both outside and inside the ship" Silvio didn't reply. His mind was already miles away, calculating, observing. They crossed the threshold and were met with a very fancy party. The main room was filled with well dressed men and women, all wearing masks. Everyone was busy talking to people they wanted to impress or sharing quiet secrets.Silvio's gaze cut through the crowd. Searching.. He found him in the
Lilian's heart ached as she clutched Enzo's hand "Stop acting pathetic, Enzo" she said "That woman and her kids don't deserve you” But Enzo yanked his hand away, the sudden motion making Lilian stumble a step back.His eyes burned with fury "You are the pathetic one” he spat. "A pathetic mother"
Enzo rushed to her "Mom, are you okay?""Don't touch me!" Lilian barked, slapping his hand away. "This is who you married? A woman ready to kill your own mother? I'm ashamed of you!"Jia stood a few feet away, chest rising and falling.Her voice cut through the rain "I think it's time she heard the
Jia gave a small shake of her head "I'm not okay" she whispered, the words cracking as tears slipped down her cheeks. She sniffed hard, trying to pull herself back together but it was no use.Silvio reached out and wiped the tears away with the back of his hand "It's okay to cry" he said softly "S
"They texted—they are already here, Just waiting on the signal” Zara's eyes gleamed "Then what are you waiting for? Give it"The assistant pulled out her phone, typed quickly and tapped send "It's done, ma'am"Zara leaned back, eyes glued to the screen "Showtime"Back in the press conference, Ji







