บททั้งหมดของ Claiming Mr. Mafia [ Book 1 ]: บทที่ 41 - บทที่ 50

Sherly couldn't help but froze from what her father told her. Tears welled up in Sherly's eyes as she looked around at her family, her heart overflowing with gratitude for their unwavering support. They do not understand the real meaning behind that information, but they are willing to understand her. They are willing to wait for her to open up and tell them everything about her. Despite the darkness that threatened to consume her, she knew that she was not alone, and that gave her the strength to face whatever challenges lay ahead. And as she sat in her father's office, surrounded by the love and acceptance of her family, she felt a glimmer of hope begin to flicker within her, a beacon of light in the midst of the storm.That's why she decided not to hide it anymore.It was an unexpected reveal, indeed. However, even so, she decided to tell them about it now. It wasn't the time yet, but when it comes to this, Thus, the truth that Sherly had been keeping to herself had been laid bare

The unexpected praise from her father elicited a chuckle from Sherly, her indifference momentarily dissipating as a faint smile tugged at the corners of her lips. For a brief moment, she allowed herself to revel in the rare display of familial warmth—a fleeting respite from the weight of her past.As the tension eased and laughter filled the room, Sherly felt a glimmer of hope flicker within her. This is the first time that she finally did not feel so hurt when she remembered those ugly memories. Despite the trials she had faced, she knew that she was not alone. With her family by her side, she found the strength to confront her demons and embrace the resilience that had carried her through the darkest of times.Sherly's recounting of her past continued, each revelation shedding light on the harrowing trials she had endured at such a tender age."Well, it was because I was getting tutored by my teacher from the underworld," she said, making her father shut his mouth. She chuckled and

In the lavish surroundings of the villa, Lilia lounged at the mahjong table, her attention focused on the clack of tiles and the strategic moves of the game. She had been playing since last night, and she only slept for a few hours before playing again. Since she was too focused, she was not aware of the brewing storm outside her mansion's walls. She reveled in the simple pleasures of her leisurely afternoon.No matter what, her mahjong is what is important to her, aside from a man in her bed.Unbeknownst to her, however, a scandalous article was circulating in the media, capturing a moment that she would soon come to regret. The headline screamed in bold letters: "Hidden Montenegro Daughter: The Montenegro Family Eating in a Fancy Restaurant without Madam."Of course, Lilia didn't know. After all, when she's in the middle of her game, she has no intention of looking at her phone.As Lilia indulged in her game, her family's private dinner outing had been captured by the paparazzi, cas

After the heartfelt conversation with her brothers and father, Sherly felt a weight lift off her shoulders. She wasn't this relaxed before. Even though she had been under the protection of her best friend, Solace, and her family, she couldn't help but feel restless. However, after her talks with her family, she absolutely felt so relaxed. She had finally opened up to them about her painful past, and to her relief, they had listened with understanding and compassion. As she sat in her room, the evening sun casting a warm glow through the window, Sherly reached for her phone and dialed her best friend's number."Hey, Sol," Sherly said, her voice tinged with a sense of lightness.She couldn't help but smile. As if taking the atmosphere with her, Solace raised her eyebrow. "Hey, Sherly! How did it go with your family?" Solace replied, her voice filled with anticipation."It went better than I expected," Sherly said, a smile spreading across her face. "I told them everything about my past

Before the party started, Sherly sent a confirmation that she and her assistants would come. She told them the alias that would be the new name of her aids. Maria is Virgo, and Kim is Taurus. She couldn't even believe that they would use the zodiac names for themselves. After all, it wasn't the reason why she chose the Scorpio name. The grand doors of the venue swung open, revealing Sherly, Maria, and Kim as they stepped into the opulent surroundings of the Mafia ball. As they approached the reception desk, the receptionist greeted them warmly, a knowing glint in her eyes as she recognized them as representatives from the Information Center.Who wouldn't know that these people are from the Information Center? They're wearing the mask that was only made for the people in the higher hierarchy of the information center."Welcome, Scorpio, Virgo, and Taurus," the receptionist said with a respectful nod, her tone deferential as she acknowledged their presence.Sherly inclined her head in