All Chapters of After the Divorce: Mr. Billionaire Begs for My Forgiveness: Chapter 181 - Chapter 188

Emelia's POVMy blood ran cold. The mafia? How come I hadn't heard of them before? And why were they coming in these waters?Even from my time in Italy, I hadn't heard of any kind of mafia. Sure, I'd heard the rumors and stories of ones I thought were from the past, but I didn't think I'd have to worry about boogeymen like them in this day and age.Regardless, Dante's seriousness rattled me, as did the security who were already escorting the other CEOs back to their rooms to collect their things.I shook my head from the odd feeling this whole situation gave me and turned to go back to my room. However, I was then met with the sight of Victor standing right at the walkway.And that look on his face… I'd never seen anything like him.Victor was always calm and collected in all situations—well, most of them. In the face of adversary or business "dangers", he hardly reacted to it.But this was different. Much different.His features were stoic but I recognized the way he stared off into t

Emelia's POVI held my breath as if I were diving off the deep end into a pool, and stood as still as a statue. What exactly was Mason's involvement in all of this? Why was he involved? What was his plan?I shook my head.No, maybe it was just a coincidence. Mason was a common name, right? Maybe—"Easy now, Axel." The voice on the other line came through clearly—and was filled with contempt. "I helped build your little empire. Don't think I'm incapable of tearing it down with one call. Besides, there was a bit of a hiccup. It seems you're not the only one incapable of doing one simple job."There was no mistaking that silk, easygoing voice—one that was now laced with so much contempt and venom.That was Mason.And he was the reason why me and Victor were taken hostage!"Sorry, Mr. Leone…" The red-haired man, Axel, mumbled."That's better. At any rate, this may be a salvageable job. Have your men set sail for the mainland. I'll be there to meet you.""Yes, boss…"I ducked behind the cou

Emelia's POVMason's nostrils flared with rage as he grabbed a fistful of my hair and yanked my head back. With his other free hand, he took the pendant that grandpa Antonio had given me and pulled on it so hard the clasp broke. He then pushed me backwards onto the sand."You call me a monster but yet you willingly accepted help from one knowing it would benefit you…" Mason sneered. "After all I did for you, after everything I've sacrificed, THIS is the thanks I get?"I looked up at him as anger blazed in my eyes. "Don't you EVER put your hands on me like that again!""Or what, dearest Emelia? You'll run to your saint of a grandfather? Or will you run back into the arms of your ex-husband that you can never seem to make up your mind about?" Mason raised a mocking brow. "For someone you claim to have no feelings about, you sure as hell were willing to put yourself in harm's way for him!""So because he's my ex, I'm supposed to just let him get KIDNAPPED and be left at the mercy of your

Emelia's POVThe weight of Mason's words hung high in the air as if it were the blade of a guillotine. Grandpa Antonio's downcast expression as he stared at the gun cast a shadow over all of us despite the bright midday sun overhead. What Mason was asking grandpa to do was nothing short of madness. Yet, his cruel smirk and arrogant expression only showed that he was willing to be the villain in everyone's eyes instead of admitting he was wronged by his own family. The air was quiet and still as we all waited on bated breath, yet dread and bewilderment caused me to be the one to break the silence first. "You can't do this, Mason!" I cried as tears blurred my vision. "Please, this isn't right!" Mason avoided my gaze. "Unfortunately, you don't get to be the judge of that." "But she is right..." Grandpa's voice was rough and hoarse. "What you're asking me to do goes beyond the realm of revenge because you're taking pride in seeing my beloved grandchildren suffer." Mason hardly spared