Semua Bab The Heiress’ Revenge : Bab 11 - Bab 20

A R I A N AI had close from work pretty late, there was so much to do yet so little time, I felt completely drained. My head throbbed from meetings and paperwork all I wanted was to crawl into bed and rest my sore muscles.Being Ariana Melendez was draining, it’s been so long I’ve been exhausted like this.As the door slipped open I walked into the foyer Lina greeted, her usual bright smile in place. "Mrs. Russo, I ran you a bath! Thought you might need it after your first day back at work!" For once, I was grateful for her annoying cheerfulness a hot bath sounded perfect. I got to my room and began to undress before walking into the bathroom.The bathroom was steamy, filled with the scent of lavender I didn’t waste time in sinking into the warm water with a sigh of relief.My tired muscles feeling soothed I shut my eyes enjoying the bath, everything fading away. After what felt like forever, I finally got out, wrapping myself in a fluffy white towel that barely covered my thi

A R I A N A Dante’s hand stayed firm on my waist as he led me through the crowded, his grip was tight, almost painful, like he was afraid I would disappear if he let go. The heat from his touch burned through the thin fabric of my dress making me uncomfortable. We stopped near a quiet corner, were we for less attention. Dante turned me to face him, his dark eyes sweeping over me from head to toe. His jaw clenched when his gaze landed on the low neckline of my dress. "Did you wear this dress to seduce every man here," he asked, his voice low and rough, "or did you actually come for business?" I lifted my chin, meeting his glare. "I’ll take that as a compliment." Dante’s fingers dug into my hip. "I don’t like people staring at what’s mine." I scoffed. "Yours? Last I checked, I signed a contract,you maybe my husband but only in the eyes of the people” I reminded. His eyes darkened, I knew I was playing with fire but I don’t care, he wasn’t going to make me feel belittled.

D A N T E I had finally returned to New York after a long week away. Business in Milan had been successful, but exhausting all I wanted was a hot shower and my bed. But there was no rest for me. My phone buzzed as soon as we landed, Another business dinner tonight. And it wasn’t one I could miss, it was an Important clients I sighed and texted my driver to be ready. The car ride into the city gave me time to think. A week away from the mansion. A week away from... her. Ariana. My wife. Just thinking about her made my jaw tighten the damn wedding kiss haunted me the way her lips had been so soft under mine, the way her body had stiffened at first, then slowly melted into me. She hated me. I knew that but I’ve always had my eyes on her, ever since she was at college when I had gone to see Maria. The moment I set my eyes on her I knew I had to have her, own her. Ever since I had a taste of her at the night club that same night when she had lost her virginity to me, a

A R I A N A I sat at my desk long after Angelo left, staring at the wall as my cheek still stung from his slap. My eyes were swollen from crying and I didn't have the energy to move an inch. I was already exhausted and I still had some files to look into before calling it a day. My phone buzzed on the desk, I didn't want to look at it because it was probably Raya checking on me or maybe my father with more demands. But the buzzing didn't stop. With a sigh, I picked it up. Unknown Number: Dinner with Nonna tonight, 8 PM, my driver will pick you up at 7:30. Don't be late. My stomach twisted it was Dante of course he'd message me now, when I felt my worst. I threw the phone back on the desk without replying. There was no way I was going to any dinner at least not tonight not with my face still red and puffy. It will only make matters worse and Dante he would want to hear the story. The phone buzzed again. Unknown Number: Its your husband wifey, Answer when I text you.

A R I A N A A whole week had passed since that night. Seven days since Dante stormed out after our fight. Seven days since Angelo disappeared. I sat at my office desk, staring at the same document for the past hour my mind wasn't on work, It kept going back to that moment Dante's dark orbs, his threatening words, the way he'd kissed me like he owned me. And Angelo... I hadn't seen or heard from him since. HR said he'd called in sick, no details, Just sick which made me wonder how much damage Dante had caused. I didn’t ask him to fight my battles, and I’m not justifying what Angelo did but Dante may have went a little bit too far. A knock at my office door snaps my out of train of thoughts making me let out a breath as Raya marched in with her her usual cheerful self which suddenly replaced with a serious expression. "Your father called," she said. "Family dinner tonight he left no room for argument so you have to come." My stomach dropped, I hadn't seen my father since