Semua Bab Acknowledged By A Mafia Leader: Bab 91 - Bab 96

Reid hadn’t stopped refilling Charlotte’s glass, and Charlotte hadn’t stopped emptying it. One shot after another, she kept tossing them back like water.Her face was flushed deep red now, eyes glassy, lips loose, and her breath thick with alcohol.Across from her, Zac remained an untouched portrait of calm.By this time, a bartender had approached with a sleek bottle of red wine, quietly pouring it into the crystal glass in front of Zac after Reid had given his preference.Zac picked up the glass with deliberate grace and leaned back into the single sofa. He swirled the wine slowly, watching the color catch the ambient lights, then lifted it to his nose and inhaled softly. It was fragrant and elegant without strong alcohol.“I hate her for making my life so miserable,” Charlotte slurred, pounding her chest with a shaky fist. “And I hate the fact that people can’t see we’re not even related.”Her words spilled out recklessly now, raw and unfiltered.Zac’s face remained cold, but the g

Moonlight filtered through the closed curtains, casting a soft silver streak across the bed where Ava lay, sound asleep.She had no idea of the man seated beside her, quietly holding her hand. His tall, commanding silhouette stretched across the wall, motionless. His eyes were deep and dark, like a bottomless lake, fixed on her peaceful face.She looked serene, her features delicate and captivating. A smooth brow, a petite nose, and full, soft lips. Her skin glowed under the dim light, tender and flawless.Zac stared at her in silence, but his mind was in turmoil. After everything he had uncovered from her supposed parents tonight, his chest burned with a storm of emotions. Rage, hurt and protection. A pull toward her that was now undeniable.His fingers instinctively tightened around hers, trembling with anger. Ava stirred, wincing lightly in her sleep.The moment her expression shifted, Zac snapped back to himself. He eased his grip, gently smoothing her hand with his thumb.He lift

Gaping, Ava turned toward the man beside her, confusion etched across her face. She couldn’t understand what was going on.They were supposed to be heading to a furniture store, but instead, the car had come to a stop inside a sleek, built-in garage. It only took her a moment to realize this was one of Zac’s luxurious penthouses.“Why are we here now, Zac?” she asked with a groan, her eyes narrowing in frustration. “I told you I needed furniture for my room.”He said nothing in response. Instead, he calmly stepped out, rounded the car, and opened her door with a subtle gesture for her to get out.“You can’t just—” she began, already stepping out, but Zac placed a finger gently against her lips, silencing her.“Can you not say anything and just follow me? Please?” he asked softly, his voice deep, and his eyes dark with something warm.Ava’s shoulders slumped as she rolled her eyes and gently removed his finger from her lips. “I know what you’re planning, Zac, but we could have gone to