All Chapters of The Mafia's Dark Obsession: Chapter 171 - Chapter 179

Leonardo was staring straight at her. He was seated on a couch, one leg crossed over the other. He smiled suddenly and waved. Isabella turned immediately to leave, but the blonde woman blocked her path. "Get out of my way." She ordered. "Now miss, behave yourself." The blonde woman lifted her jacket and Isabella saw the gun tucked into a holster. How did she bring a gun in here when Mario got stopped? "Who are you people?" She whispered. "We don't want to hurt you." The woman continued. "Just turn around and walk towards Don Russo. I promise, you won't be harmed."Isabella had no choice. She didn't want to risk screaming and getting hurt. Taking a deep breath, she turned around and walked towards Leonardo. He was seating beside the cash register, holding a thick unlit cigar. He looked exactly the same as the last time she saw him at Vincenzo's home. Menacing. Brown hair slicked back, eyes intense and probing, dressed in all black outfit. A diamond watch shimmered on his wrist w

"Mi amore, are you okay?" Antonio asked, his voice filled with concern. He returned that morning from his business trip, and was now cuddled in bed with Isabella. But even while he talked with her, he realized how distant she sounded. It was like she was pulling away from him, slowly but gradually. She looked at him, and even when she smiled, he noticed it didn't reach her eyes. "You've asked me that question numerous times." She said softly. "I'm fine. Don't I look fine?""You do, but I feel you're troubled." Antonio murmured. He cradled her closer and kissed her forehead. "What is it? You know you can talk to me if something is bothering you.""I know, and I'm fine." She repeated. "Maybe it's just my pregnancy hormones. I'm getting closer to my due date and I'm trying not to freak out."Antonio knew that wasn't it, but he didn't want to press. "You don't have to be worried about that." He said. "I'll be by your side all through.""I know." She sighed. It hurt her greatly to lie

All through the night, Isabella didn't sleep a wink. Her heart was unsettled and she dreaded what would happen. By morning, she looked a mess. Dark circles appeared under her eyes and her skin lost its healthy tone. She looked sick. Antonio grew worried, and not just because he knew something was bothering her. He could clearly see fear in her eyes. She was terrified, and he felt helpless because he couldn't do a thing about it. "Mi amore." He pulled her into his arms. "I'm worried. What is it?"Isabella tore her gaze away from the clock which she had been staring at all morning. It was past 7AM, which meant she had less than an hour to get to the mall and meet with Leonard. She swallowed past the lump in her throat, trying to calm her racing heart. "Mi amore." Antonio repeated. "Mhm, what?" She looked at him, finally noticing how worried he looked. "What's wrong? Why do you look so worried?""You." Antonio murmured. "I'm worried about you. Should I call Emilio? Maybe he can pre

The words tore at Isabella's heart. She hated herself for what she was doing to him, hated herself for hurting the only man who had ever shown her what true love meant. But she had to do it. It was the only way to make him leave without her. He had to understand that she couldn't be with him until the danger around him was gone. So she hardened her heart and looked him in the eye. "No. I've never loved you." She said. "When I came back to you that night, I decided to use you to get what I wanted. I used your affection for me to my advantage. I used you, but what I didn't expect was to end up pregnant for you."The more she said those hurtful words, the more Antonio's heart shattered. He couldn't believe it. All those times, the love, the affection, the promises, they were all lies? "So you see, Antonio, I can't be with you." She continued. "You're surrounded with death and bloodshed. I'm too innocent for the world you live in. I can't be with you."Antonio took a step towards her,