All Chapters of Acknowledged By A Mafia Leader: Chapter 91 - Chapter 100

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

By this time, Zac was completely strung out and could no longer keep calm. He dialed Ava’s number for what felt like the hundredth time, his frustration mounting with each unanswered call.He was in his mansion, not one of his penthouses, and a few escorts were stationed on guard, including Reid and Nick.Reid had actually come by to discuss Charlotte’s task. In his opinion, continuing with Charlotte was pointless now that Zac had already achieved his goal.But the moment Reid stepped into the villa and saw his boss’s expression, he knew something was terribly wrong and he didn’t need anyone to tell him that it was about Ava.“Let me go check her apartment, boss. Maybe she misplaced her phone,” Nick offered quietly, his eyes lowered with concern.As if agreeing with Nick’s idea, Zac halted his frantic pacing and fell silent for a moment. Then he walked over to Nick and said quietly, “Let’s go.”Zac already had a sinking feeling that something he didn’t want to imagine had happened to

The moment Lee stepped into the mansion and saw how devastated his boss looked, he sighed in regret and lowered his head as he walked fully into the luxurious living room.It had been two days and two nights since Ava went missing, and during that time, he had not stopped trying to persuade Arianna to release her. But Arianna wouldn’t listen.She had made it clear she didn’t care about the consequences and would kill Ava with her own hands if it came to that.Truth be told, Lee didn’t care about Ava. Arianna could do whatever she wanted with her, and he would not have minded. But what disturbed him deeply was how much his boss was affected. Watching Zac drink alone at the bar, looking completely broken, did not sit well with him.What hurt him even more was knowing exactly who was responsible for Zac’s pain but being too afraid to say it. If Zac ever found out the truth, he would surely kill Arianna without a second thought.Sighing deeply, Lee stood to the side with his head lowered,