Semua Bab THE MAFIA KING’S NAUGHTY BRIDE: Bab 31 - Bab 40

The next morning Enzo and Lombardi had set up a meeting with Enrique Diaz and his wife Mirabel Diaz who happened to be Gabriella's adopted parents.The meeting was to hold at Saviano's house, and with the urgency of the situation. Everyone had arrived on time, well Enrique Diaz and his wife came early out of fear of Enzo Saviano wrath especially after Enrique's near death experience with Saviano's men that led him to sacrifice Gabriella.Enrique and Mirabel Diaz sat rigidly in the drawing room of Saviano's estate, their expressions a mixture of fear and forced composure.The room was lavishly decorated, the walls adorned with expensive artworks, and the furniture crafted to exude luxury and power—the perfect setting for Enzo Saviano to hold his intimidating meetings.The couple exchanged nervous glances, their hands clenched together as they awaited the arrival of their formidable host.Enzo entered the room with a confident stride, his presence commanding immediate attention. He was

"Miss, please open the door," Maria yelled banging the door louder this time. She had been trying to get into Gabriella's room since last night but the door was locked from inside.Maria had reported the issue to Alejandro and Alejandro advised that she allowed her rest, he briefly explained the drowning situation and Maria could only feel sorry for her.She just seemed to be getting into trouble every single day since her arrival here, she wouldn't have still bothered to come to check on her but today was the day Gabriella was to meet with Lombardi.The Lombardi's had already arrived and it wouldn't be long before they would request for Gabriella's presence.Maria knocked again on the door, "Please Miss, don't make me use the key. You haven't eaten since yesterday, please," Maria pleaded but she got no response."I am coming in Miss," Maria said reaching into her pocket to retrieve the key to the door.Maria slid the key into the lock, her hand shaking a little. She turned it slowly,

"All done Ma'am," Maria said staring at Gabriella's reflection in the mirror. She smiled at a job well done, she had been able to conceal the puffy eyes and made her more beautiful. Gabriella stared at her reflection, she managed to give Maria an appreciative smile even though she found herself getting nervous with the realization that she was going to meet Lombardi. Maria placed her hands on her shoulder, "There is nothing to be scared of Miss, Mr. Saviano will be there." Was that supposed to make her feel better? Gabriella thought. She didn't care if Enzo would be there, in fact, he was the one who would make her even more nervous. His attempt to watch her drown was still vivid in her head and right now he was nothing but a monster to her even though she was going to pretend to play his sick game. "He will make sure you don't feel uncomfortable," Maria continued. "And if you do

Enzo walked out of the hall heading in the direction that Gabriella had walked. In hopes of catching up with her. Gabriella fled down the corridor, her heart pounding and her breath coming in quick, shallow gasps. The cool walls of the mansion did nothing to soothe the heat flushing her cheeks. Why did she feel herself burning up from Enzo's touch on her lap and those words he said to her? It was as though she truly wanted him to touch her and do those nasty things he had whispered into her ear. "Gabriella," she heard him call out to her. She kissed her teeth wondering why he had followed her, what part of 'excuse me' didn't he get. Wasn't she entitled to just one moment of privacy? Gabriella continued to walk down to her room, not paying attention to Enzo. But her feet were starting to ache and she could feel the bandage Maria had helped her with peeling off. She would need to c

Gabriella spent the rest of the day in her room, doing nothing. She found herself sitting by the window looking outside the window at the garden, she had seen Enzo escorting the Lombardi and her mother out of the estate. Aleida whispered something into Enzo's ear followed by a kiss on his cheek, if she wasn't accessing it from a different angle, it would seem Aleida was interested in Enzo or maybe they have just been family friends for so long that kissing on the cheek was normal. "Miss," Maria's voice cut through Gabriella's thoughts, followed by a knock on the door. "I brought you lunch," Maria said before opening the door and stepping in with a tray in her hand. She walked over to the table and dropped the tray gently, "Is everything alright?" Maria asked, noticing Gabriella was lo