Semua Bab Under The Don’s Command : Bab 61 - Bab 70

As Jia hurried to her car, Elena's voice stopped her in her tracks "Aren't you joining me for shopping?"Jia turned, offering a tired smile "I have to hurry home to my kids, I haven't spent much time with them lately.."Elena nodded, her expression understanding.Without hesitation, she rushed over and wrapped Jia in a quick hug "See you later then" she said.Jia returned the embrace, then nodded before waving goodbye. She slid into the car, shut the door and started the engine As she drove, her mind replayed Elena's bold confession and Silvio's reaction, a familiar twist forming in her stomach, Jia’s grip on the steering wheel tightened "I can't be angry... I shouldn't be feeling this way" she muttered under her breath, trying to reason with herself"But why can't I be happy for her? Elena likes Silvio and she's my friend. I should be happy for her” she repeated the words, over and over like a mantra but the words did little to settle the unease inside her.She arrived outsid

The morning light filtered softly through the glass walls of the rooftop garden as Jia's eyes snapped open. Her head rested on Silvio's chest, while his arms were wrapped securely around her waist. She could feel the warmth of his body and as her gaze shifted downward, the memory of last night flooded her mind—intense, passionate and unforgettable He had promised to be gentle but in the end, he had pushed her to the edge, making her beg before allowing her to sleep. Her cheeks flushed at the memory.She didn't regret a single moment. Despite the raw intensity of it all, she knew she would always cherish this night, locked away in her heart forever She glanced at him. Silvio looked almost harmless while sleeping, his usual dangerous demeanor softened in his sleep. She reached out..her fingers hovering over his skin but hesitated He rarely slept deeply and she knew that one wrong move could wake him. She had to go before he opened his eyes.Carefully, she shifted his arm off her wa

Jia stared at the screen for a moment, her heart pounding in her chest. After a few deep breaths.. she hurriedly freshened up, pulling on a simple outfit that would hide her identity. She needed to get out of there-thankfully, her children weren't home.She drove quickly to the company, her anxiety mounting as she passed the crowd of reporters gathered outside the building. Taking a deep breath..she navigated to the back entrance, hoping to avoid them.When she finally entered the company's private parking lot, she parked in a secluded corner. She didn't get out immediately, instead— she sat in the car, scanning the area through the window. It was eerily quiet, no reporters in sight. Relief washed over her..though it was briefJia took one last steadying breath before opening the door. She was about to dial Elena when she spotted her walking toward the car.Jia's hands trembled as she stepped out, her mind raced—how could she explain everything to Elena?As Elena drew closer, Jia ope

Jia stood on her balcony, arms crossed as the night breeze brushed past her. The city lights blinked in the distance but her mind was elsewhere.Her phone beeped.She flinched as her eyes darted toward the screen, ever since the scandal, every notification made her stomach drop. Slowly, she reached for it.It was an emailShe tapped it open with reluctant fingers. As her eyes scanned the message, her grip tightened around the device. Her role was being pulled. Just like that.She wasn’t surprised at all, she had expected it Even the carefully worded statement from her company hadn't stopped the flood of hate. Her name was still climbing search charts, tangled in rumors and ridicule. She glanced toward the street below, shadows shifting near the gate. She knew they were paparazzi watching herThe thought of it made her skin crawl.And Thank God Enzo had taken the kids to his parents'.Beep.Another message.Jia's heart gave a soft thud. She hesitated..fingers hovering over the scre

Jia gave a small shake of her head "I'm not okay" she whispered, the words cracking as tears slipped down her cheeks. She sniffed hard, trying to pull herself back together but it was no use.Silvio reached out and wiped the tears away with the back of his hand "It's okay to cry" he said softly "So tell me... how are you feeling?"Something in his voice—steady, quiet, unjudging—cut through the noise in her chest. Jia let out a trembling breath and slowly, she opened her mouth "I feel... suffocated” she said, pressing her palm lightly against her chest "I'm hurting Silvio, Everyone's against me. The little bit of fame I tried to build over the last few months—it's all gone. Just like that, In a day” Her voice broke "I couldn't even defend myself back there..." Her tears began to fall faster "Even Elena...Jia's voice faltered as she looked away.Silvio caught the shift in her eyes "What happened with your friend?"She didn't answer, the memory from earlier rushed back—every harsh