Semua Bab I'm not your possession, Mr Mafia. Or am I?: Bab 41 - Bab 50

Luca's POVThe house was quiet when I stepped in.Louisa was the first to appear, her footsteps soft on the floor as she came to meet me.“Welcome back sir,” she said in Italian.I gave her a short nod. “Thanks, Louisa. Please, don’t worry about dinner. I’m not hungry.”She looked like she wanted to say more, maybe ask if everything was okay, but I didn’t give her the chance. I climbed the stairs without another word, loosening my tie on the way up.The hallway felt colder than usual. Maybe it was just me. Maybe it was the silence.Inside my room, I dropped my jacket and slumped into the chair by the window. My head leaned back. I closed my eyes.After a moment, I got up and walked over to the stereo shelf. I slid open the glass cabinet and picked a disc—one of those old Italian ballads I liked when nights felt heavier than usual. I slid it into the stereo, pressed the button, and listened to the soft sound before the music filled the room. Slow. Familiar. The kind of music that lets

Luca’s POVI woke up just a little over an hour after we’d both fallen asleep again. The room was still dim and Maria was laying on my chest.She looked peaceful.I didn't want to wake her.Quietly, I lifted her off me, careful not to stir her. I stood from the bed and pulled on my pants. The floor was cold under my feet, but I didn’t mind.My mind was already switching into the day ahead. There were calls to make, people to meet, and a few other things to get done. I needed to be out soon.Just as I picked up my shirt, I heard her voice, soft but clear.“Luca?”I turned. She was awake now, stretching slightly as the blanket slipped off her shoulder. Her hair was messy from sleep, her eyes half-open.“I have to go now, Maria.” I said, walking back to the bed, brushing her hair off her face. “Work.”“What about me?” Maria sat up slowly, hugging her knees underneath the blanket. “I want to work too.”I raised a brow. “What?”“I want a job. Something I can do. I want to be more involved,

Luca’s POVAlex got down from the car first.He didn’t say much at first. He just gave that look he always gave when his mind was scanning every corner. His eyes moved around like he was expecting trouble. He leaned toward the two guards we brought along.“If anything feels off,” he told them in a low voice, “call immediately. Don’t wait.”They nodded without speaking.I stepped out of the car slowly, adjusting my jacket. The sun wasn’t too hot, but there was this heaviness in the air.I looked at Alex. “Why are you acting like we’re about to walk into a cartel meeting?” I asked him in Italian.He didn’t smile. “I’m just being careful, boss. We could be walking into a trap right now.”I shook my head. “If it was, I would’ve known before I even got out of the car.”Still, Alex stayed alert.We entered the building. A young beautiful woman at the front desk stood up as soon as she saw us. I felt as if the lipstick she had on was too much like she lacked moderation.She gave a polite smi

Maria’s POVI got to the bar before Liam.Thank God.I didn’t want him thinking I lied. I hated that I even had to lie about being here in the first place. I took my usual spot, the seat on the counter directly opposite the bar man's post.The barman, the same guy from the last few times, saw me and smiled.“You want your usual?” he asked.I nodded. “Yes, please.”He gave a small nod and moved away to get it for me. I watched him for a while, then before he left completely, I leaned a little forward and asked him if I could ask him something quickly to which he nodded.“If you had good money to start a business, what kind would you start?”He didn’t even pause.“A bar.”That was it. Just those two words. Then he turned and walked away to get me my drink.No explanation.No long story.Just “a bar.”But something about it hit me hard. Like it wasn’t just him who spoke. It felt… bigger. Like a sign. Something spiritual almost. Like a voice I didn’t know I was waiting to hear.I sat back

Liam's POV The streets were quiet when I pulled up to my place. Maybe too quiet. I leaned on the steering wheel for a second, still thinking of Maria, Luca, and everything in between.I hated how tangled this was getting. And worse, how helpless I felt in all of it.I grabbed my phone and called Marcus.“You coming?” I asked as soon as he picked.“On my way,” he said. “With the girl.”I sighed. “Let’s hope she has something useful.”I wasn’t expecting much. Over the years, many people claimed to have dirt on Luca. And every single time, it was either half-baked, old news, or completely useless. But still, we had to listen. One right tip… one solid lead… that could be all we need.I started getting things ready. Moved a few files off the table, got out a bottle of water, just in case the girl needed something to drink. Sat in silence after that.Waiting.About thirty minutes later, there was a knock.I opened the door to Marcus standing beside a girl who didn’t look a day over fourte