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11 Kabanata

Chapter 1

On the night of our anniversary, I had prepared a new set of lingerie for my Mafia husband Joey, but he had prepared divorce papers for me instead.A Cuban cigar was clamped between his teeth, a look of pure entitlement on his face."Adriana, we need to divorce. Vivian's father is a capo. If I marry her, my future's set.""Look, sweetheart, you're just a broken family's leftover daughter. You should be grateful I kept you around this long.""Once I have the family ring, maybe I'll throw you a few scraps, let you be my little side piece."Everyone expected the daughter of a fallen family to step aside for his ambition, to be the loyal dog I'd been for the past seven years.But that night, I made a deal with the devil.I accepted a match arranged by my family and married the true king of New York's underworld.I vanished from Joey's world completely.Three years later, I returned to New York on my husband's arm.We were there on family business. Dante was called away for something urgent

Chapter 2

I looked at the pathetic clowns peacocking in front of me and felt my patience wearing thin."I have no interest in being a nanny." I met Joey's gaze."Joey, you don't seem to understand. The guidance I provide for a child's upbringing is a privilege. It has a price, and it's far beyond what you could ever afford."For a moment, there was dead silence. Then, the air erupted with coarse, derisive laughter.Joey's men howled, slapping each other on the back as if I'd told the funniest joke they'd ever heard."Did you hear that, Boss?" the scar-faced goon sputtered through his guffaws. "She thinks she's some kind of goddamn kingmaker!"Vivian shrieked with mirth, wiping a tear from her eye. "Oh, Adriana, you're priceless! Who do you think you are, the Donna of the Moretti family?" She looped her arm through Joey's.Angelo clapped his hands beside her. "Yes! Mama Vivian is right! Poor ladies love to daydream!"Vivian patted Angelo's head proudly, then turned to me with a look of triumph. "

Chapter 3

My words drove Joey into a rage, his face flushing a deep red.I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist, his grip like a vise. "What did you say? My money's dirty?"His fingers dug into my skin, and I winced in pain. "Adriana, don't push your luck!"Vivian fanned the flames. "Joey, she's just putting on an act! She's obviously here with her tail between her legs, but she has to put on this holier-than-thou act!"Joey stared into my eyes, and a self-satisfied smirk slowly spread across his face. "I get it."He released my wrist and took a step back. "You're still mad at me, aren't you?""It's been three years, Adriana. You're still throwing a tantrum over that? It was nothing."Angelo tugged on Vivian's skirt. "Mama Vivian, why is she mad at Daddy?"Vivian crouched down, stroking Angelo's head gently. "Because she's jealous, sweetie. Jealous that Daddy has a better woman now.""Jealous that you have a prettier new mommy."Understanding dawned on Angelo's face. He pointed at me. "Oh, s

Chapter 4

Vivian's shriek ripped through the elegant hum of the hall.Every guest turned to look in our direction, and a wave of whispers rippled through the room."Who is that woman? How dare she approach the Don's table?""Did she sneak in to cause trouble? Is she trying to humiliate all of us in front of the Don?""Security! How the hell did this bitch get in here?"Under the weight of a hundred pairs of eyes, the color drained from Joey's face.He immediately waved his hands at the people near him, desperate to distance himself. "I don't know her. Why would I know someone like that?"Seeing Joey disown me so publicly, Vivian's eyes flashed with manic glee. She lunged at me."You bitch! Get the hell out of here before you get yourself killed!"I watched her with an amused, cold smile. "Are you sure you want me to leave?"My attitude infuriated her, and her eyes turned venomous. "Stop putting on airs. Drop the disgusting act."She lunged, her fingers clawing for my dress.I sidestepped her, bu

Chapter 5

An unnerving silence descended upon the hall. Everyone froze, their eyes locked on the scene unfolding before them.A child had called Elena "Mama."The Don's child.Three-year-old Matteo threw himself into my arms, his small hands trembling as he touched the swelling on my face.His small voice, thick with tears, trembled. "Mama, who hurt you?" he sobbed. "Who made you bleed?"With every cry of "Mama," the tension in the hall coiled tighter.Faces paled across the room, especially those who had been gloating just moments before.Holding Matteo, the humiliation I'd felt moments before melted away, replaced by a fierce, protective warmth blooming in my chest.I gently stroked his delicate little face, my eyes filled with adoration. "I'm okay, baby."Matteo took my hand, his heart aching. He mimicked the way I usually comforted him, blowing gently on the wound and saying in his sweet, childish voice:"Don't be scared, Mama. Matteo is here.""The people who hurt you... they should be thro

Chapter 6

The few soldati who had laughed at me at the club were now trembling, holding onto tables just to stay upright.The "woman Joey discarded," the "pathetic ex-wife" they had just been mocking, was the real Donna.They were probably kicking themselves, sick with regret.I had dropped hints, one after another. My phone's lock screen, a photo of me and Dante. Me walking straight to the Donna's seat. Their arrogance had blinded them. Pathetic.They had no one to blame but themselves. They hadn't just offended anyone. They had offended the king of New York's underworld.The moment the words left my mouth, someone stepped forward.A woman in heavy makeup, one of Vivian's followers, Sofia.She had arrived late and missed the bloody scene.She also clearly didn't recognize Dante, assuming he was just some ordinary rich man."Elena, sweetheart, did you hire an actor? Is the kid part of the show?"She let out a laugh. "You've got real talent! Maybe I should find you some work. Who do you think you

Chapter 7

After the examination, the doctor rose respectfully.He looked at Dante and reported in a formal tone:"Don, the Donna's injuries are superficial. There's no serious damage.""But the young master was frightened. He will need comforting."The words "young master" struck them like a physical blow.They finally understood. This child was Dante Moretti's heir, and I was this heir's biological mother.Joey's legs gave out, and he collapsed to the floor. Vivian, already on the ground, stared into space, her eyes vacant with despair.Hearing that "his woman" and "his son" had both been bullied, Dante's expression finally changed.He slowly turned, his gaze sweeping over every single person present."Since the doctor has said that my wife and my son have been harmed.""Then," he said, his voice dropping to a lethal whisper, "it's time to settle the score."As Dante spoke, the air in the hall froze solid.He scanned the room, his gaze as sharp as a knife."I'll give everyone a chance."His ton

Chapter 8

I looked at the fragile hope in Dante's eyes, and my heart broke for him.The man who commanded New York's underworld was, in that moment, just a boy desperate to be loved."Yes, Dante," I whispered, stroking his cheek. "I belong only to you.""Always."Hearing my answer, the smile on Dante's face grew even brighter.He carefully kissed my forehead, as if I were the most precious treasure in the world.Joey, seeing us ignore him completely, clenched his fists, his face contorted with anger.Matteo had no patience for this loser either."My mama is the queen of our house. You're nobody."Matteo looked Joey up and down with disgust. "I know all about you. How does a scumbag who hurt my mama have the nerve to compare himself to my Papa?""You're not as handsome as my Papa, not as tall as my Papa, and you don't have my Papa's status."The little one wrinkled his nose. "And a loser who leeches off women stinks of desperation. It's pathetic."The surrounding guests let out a soft, complicit

Chapter 9

"I arrived just after you collapsed. Poor Matteo was terrified, seeing you so still.""Dante's eyes looked like he was ready to eat someone. After you were sent to the hospital, Matteo grabbed a fork and stabbed Vivian right in the hand. I have no idea where a three-year-old gets that kind of strength.""Later, when Dante learned what they had done to you, he had his men hold Joey down and took his fingers. One by one.""And Matteo... he watched the whole thing without flinching. He's a Moretti, through and through."Carlie took a sip of water and continued:"And because Vivian had scratched you.""Do you know what Dante did?"Carlie's voice dropped, trembling slightly. "He had his men hold her down. Then, in front of everyone, he took a pair of pliers and pulled out every single one of her fingernails.""With every nail he pulled, he asked, 'Still want what belongs to another?'""Vivian was screaming, so Dante had his men melt down all her gaudy jewelry. Then he forced the molten gold

Chapter 10

"Dante..." I looked at his exhausted face. "You haven't slept these past few days, have you?"He didn't answer, just squeezed my hand tighter."I thought I was going to lose you," his voice was soft, laced with a rare vulnerability."When I saw you lying in a pool of blood... I was so scared."I reached out and stroked his cheek. "I will never leave you.""Never."Dante lowered his head and placed a soft kiss on my lips.The kiss was light and gentle, as if confirming that I was truly alive."Rest for a few more days, and then we'll go home," he said.I nodded, then a thought occurred to me. "When did the doctor say I can be discharged?""Tomorrow," Dante replied. "But you'll need to rest at home for a while."Just then, the hospital room door was pushed open again.Assuming it was Carlie, I spoke without turning my head."That was fast.""Elena." Joey's voice was raw. He stood in the doorway, his face a swollen, bruised mess. "I knew you wouldn't give up on me."My head snapped toward

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