All Chapters of BOUND TO LOVE MY ENEMY: Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

(VINCENZO'S POV) “I'll make them pay for what they have done to her” I gritted as I watched Marianna from across the hall, noting how the dark circles under her eyes are slowly becoming more visible. Her hair was a bit messy with some strangs falling to her face. She looked like a walking ghostMy phone vibrated in my pocket which I pulled out to reveal a contact I'd been waiting for."I'll be back in a few hours," I told Anna, grabbing my keys from the desk.The rain beat my windshield as I drove across town to the abandoned warehouse district and I pulled up beside a black SUV A man stepped out, flanked by two guards. Salvatore Donati. "Vincenzo," he said. "Never thought I'd see you crawling to us."I kept my expression neutral. "Yet here you are waiting for that chance."We stood under the warehouse overhang, the sound of rain creating a barrier of white noise that would mask our conversation from any listening devices.I explained Marianna's issue as I slid a folder across the

(SOPHIA'S POV) I drummed my fingers on my desk, thinking deeply on what to do next. His threat echoing in my mind like a broken record. Who would have thought Vin would approach me with a threat as though I'm a stranger to him? My eleven o'clock meeting had passed in a blur so much so I couldn't even remember what was discussed."Thomas," I called through the intercom. "Come to my office. Now."He appeared moments later, notepad in hand. "Yes, Ms. Kingwicke?""I need background information on Vin Lombardo. Everything you can find. Weaknesses, secrets, scandals, anything we can use."Thomas's face drained of color. "I—I don't think I can do that, Ms. Kingwicke.""Excuse me?" I narrowed my eyes."Vin Lombardo is..." Thomas swallowed hard. "The man has eyes everywhere. He would know I was looking into him before I even get past the surface level. And he would..." He dragged a finger across his throat."Are you serious?" I scoffed bitterly."Deadly." Thomas's eyes darted nervously to

(MARIANNA'S POV) The plan was simple, stay for a few minutes and leave. But why is Sophia trying to make it much more complicated? “So glad you could make it” she smiled “We've only just started so came at the right time. We have alot of catching up to do."She glided toward me, her expensive perfume arriving before she did, fortunately Sandra stepped between us, blocking her from getting closer to me “This is a reunion for school mates” "Actually, I'm Marianna's plus one tonight." Sandra chipped in, making Sophia roll her eyes "Funny," Tyler interjected, appearing at Sophia's side. "Marianna turned me down when I asked her to be mine. Now she shows up anyway?"I ignored him, moving toward the table with as much dignity as I could muster. The group parted to make room, whispers following in my wake.Jessica's cousin Elaine, a former bully, leaned across the table. "So, what have you been up to lately, Marianna? Besides the obvious... issues." She gestured vaguely. "Sophia's been

(MARIANNA'S POV) I winced as Vin helped me out of the car, my body aching with each movement. The familiar facade of the mansion offered little comfort given the night's event. Maria rushed out to the driveway, her eyes widening at the sight of my bandaged head."Miss Marianna! What happened?" she gasped, wringing her hands.Before I could answer, Vin stepped in. "Maria, prepare breakfast. Something light." His tone left no room for questions."Of course, sir. Right away." She hurried back inside, casting worried glances over her shoulder.Vin's hand rested at the small of my back, guiding me through the grand entryway. The television in the living room caught my attention, the morning news was on, volume low.I froze mid-step. My face stared back at me from the screen. The headline scrolled beneath: "Heiress Suspected in Journalist's Murder."That explains Maria's worry. "No," I whispered, moving closer. "That's impossible." The reporter's voice grew louder as Vin increased the