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Chapter 14

Author: Orange
The Sereno family's public image crumbled overnight. Leo was subpoenaed by the FBI for the investigation.

Chaos erupted across domestic branches. Key figures from the Sereno family defected, and the company's cash flow collapsed under the pressure.

Leo's grandfather, Shawn Sereno, once the feared mafia boss of the underworld, was forced out of seclusion by the fallout.

He traveled in silence, only to find his grandson pale and gaunt, hollowed out like a man already halfway gone.

He looked down at Leo with quiet fury. "Kneel."

Leo obeyed.

"I taught you loyalty and love. You once vowed to protect that woman for the rest of your life. And now? Your betrayal has burned everything to the ground."

Leo's voice was hoarse. "I… I'm sorry. I failed Eva."

Shawn roared, "Bring the cane."

A polished black cane came crashing down on Leo. He didn't resist. He let out a muffled grunt, then collapsed as he lost consciousness.

That night, he had a dream. He was down on one knee, holding out a
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  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 14

    The Sereno family's public image crumbled overnight. Leo was subpoenaed by the FBI for the investigation.Chaos erupted across domestic branches. Key figures from the Sereno family defected, and the company's cash flow collapsed under the pressure.Leo's grandfather, Shawn Sereno, once the feared mafia boss of the underworld, was forced out of seclusion by the fallout.He traveled in silence, only to find his grandson pale and gaunt, hollowed out like a man already halfway gone.He looked down at Leo with quiet fury. "Kneel."Leo obeyed. "I taught you loyalty and love. You once vowed to protect that woman for the rest of your life. And now? Your betrayal has burned everything to the ground."Leo's voice was hoarse. "I… I'm sorry. I failed Eva."Shawn roared, "Bring the cane."A polished black cane came crashing down on Leo. He didn't resist. He let out a muffled grunt, then collapsed as he lost consciousness.That night, he had a dream. He was down on one knee, holding out a

  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 13

    Leo's phone hadn't stopped vibrating in days. He kept receiving tips, photos, and messages from people around the world. But most of them were worthless. The fake leads were overwhelming, pouring in like a flood. Even with a full team filtering through the noise, they could barely keep up."If I'd known it would spiral like this…" Leo murmured with a weary smile. But he had no choice. Apart from the occasional tip Eva dropped, her trail had gone cold.Then, one day, a single photo shattered the silence."We got something! Someone spotted her outside a chapel in Bellmere City." Sebastian's voice broke with urgency, barely containing the excitement.Leo didn't hesitate. He was already halfway out the door. He couldn't even remember the last time he slept. He only remembered fighting to stay awake every night, terrified he would miss a single trace of her.By the time his plane touched down in Arandia, he rushed straight to the chapel, questioning locals with desperate urgenc

  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 12

    Before she left, Eva destroyed everything tied to her and erased her identity completely. No trace of her could be found in the black market records or airport surveillance footage.She used a temporary ID to leave Uldoria and booked flights to five different countries at once. It was as if she had vanished from the world.Leo collapsed onto the couch, clutching the divorce agreement Eva left behind. He flipped through them over and over. It was all she had given him."Eva, I was wrong. I won't ask for your forgiveness. I just want to see you one more time."Not long after, Leo issued a global reward notice. He offered ten thousand dollars for any credible lead on Eva's whereabouts after she left Uldoria and 30 thousand dollars for a recent photo of her.The internet exploded. Some claimed it was a stunt to salvage Leo's reputation. Others whispered that he had lost his mind.And there were those who mocked him. "If I actually get the money, I'll take his last name!"Meanwhile,

  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 11

    Leo stood on the top floor of his private club, gazing out over the glowing skyline of Marrowind.A bodyguard approached quietly. "Cleo has issued a public apology across every underground media outlet. Her social media accounts have been wiped clean."A cruel smile tugged at Leo's lips. "It's too late."He started drinking every night.The lights in the private room were dim and moody. Dressed in a black shirt, Leo gripped a bottle of whiskey, downing one after another like water.His friends had tried everything to talk him out of it, but nothing worked. In desperation, they discreetly brought in a few high-end escorts, hoping someone could lift Leo's spirits."Whoever gets Don Leo's attention tonight is set for life," one whispered.A woman in a red dress approached Leo, her fingers brushing the buttons of his shirt."Get out."The bottle shattered across her forehead before she could even react. Blood streamed down her face."Who told filth like you that you could touch m

  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 10

    Cleo's message came, tinged with a venomous edge. "Eva, do you really think auctioning off that necklace will make Leo go soft? Pathetic. He was just in my bed last night."Attached was a photo—a tangled mess of sheets. It was both proof and provocation.Leo's eyes darkened, and rage surged through his veins. He didn't need confirmation. He already knew who sent it. Grinding his teeth, he typed out a single line. "Cleo, I warned you not to let Eva find out anything about us."Not even three seconds passed before Cleo called.Her tone was all fake sweetness. "Wow, Eva, you're really getting good at faking Leo's tone. Almost had me fooled. If you had any sense, you'd step aside and hand over that mafia queen title to me. I'm the one carrying Leo's baby now."Before she could finish, a cold, familiar voice cut through the line. "Is that so? You think you can lay a finger on Eva and get away with it?" Leo's voice was low and lethal. There was no mistaking it. "The only reason I

  • Your Love for Her Was the Death of Me   Chapter 9

    The man on the other end of the line said, "They're still confirming the identity, but…"Leo cut him off. "No! She's not dead! Confirm the identity immediately. And if there's even the slightest mistake, you'll be buried with her."He ended the call and began to mutter to himself in a daze."She's not dead. No way. Eva, you're just trying to scare me. You're punishing me. Stop it, okay? It's all my fault. Just come back."He charged up the stairs and burst into the study.In the corner, the gift box still sat where Eva had left it. A handwritten note was taped on top. "Open in two weeks."His hands trembled as he peeled away the wrapping and lifted the lid.Inside was a familiar key to the RV—the one he had given her on their 100th day together.Back then, he had said, "If you ever get tired of all of this, take it and drive anywhere you want. If you ever come back, I'll still be here, waiting."Eva had grinned, hugged him tight, and teased, "You better mean it, tough guy."T

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