Lahat ng Kabanata ng 4 A.M. Heartbreak: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 8

For years, I had handled hundreds of millions in legal transactions for the family, not to mention countless multi-million dollar money laundering operations.In the end, my personal cut was zero.How ironic.Ignoring the throbbing pain in my forehead, I stood up and called Rocco.He let it ring three times before he finally answered, his voice crackling with impatience.The call connected on the third ring. "Alessia, my love," his voice was a warm purr, "You know I'm busy. I hope the call is more important than what I'm doing right now."I cut straight to the point. I had decided to leave, but I wasn't about to give up my hard-earned money.I had earned it."Rocco, that five million dollars. That was my personal cut.""I've invested it," he said, his tone patient, as if explaining something to a child.With woman giggled in the background, he continued, "A stake in a new Vegas casino. Think of it as compensation for Scarlett.""An apology isn't enough for what you did, Alessia. You kn

Without realizing it, I found myself at the church where we were married.Five years ago, he stood at this altar and swore to love me for the rest of his life.What a joke that seemed now.I pushed open the church doors.It was empty, save for a few candles flickering in the darkness.Kneeling in a pew, exhausted from sleepless nights and on the verge of collapse, my vision went black before I finally gave way.The priest found me and had me taken to the family's private clinic.I had just woken up and was stumbling out of my room. I had decided to use this opportunity to find a doctor and confirm my own quiet miracle, to make sure my baby was okay.Then I heard a familiar voice."Sweetheart, be careful. Take it slow."Rocco was here.He was carefully helping Scarlett out of the obstetrics department.As I passed the nurses' station, their hushed whispers caught my ear. "Did you see? The maid, Scarlett, is here again." "Yeah, with Don Falcone this time. Last month it was with that yo

Once inside the Commission hall, Rocco began his speech."Gentlemen, Dons. I am here today seeking a seat on the Commission, a nomination earned by the victories I have secured for the Falcone family.""I believe a true leader must have both cunning and courage, qualities I proved when I secured the New York port control rights for our family."Seated before the stage were the Dons of the Five Families, including Rocco's father, the current Don of the Falcone family, Don Carlo.The old man looked at his son with immense pride, clearly pleased with Rocco's candidacy.I began to clap slowly from the audience. "Well said!""To think that Mr. Falcone's great achievements were built on plagiarism. Truly impressive."All the Dons in the room turned their eyes to me. Rocco shot me a glare, a silent warning to be quiet.The clerk taking minutes, sensing a story unfolding, immediately asked, "You must be the new legal counsel for the Moretti family. What did you mean by that?"Seeing me, his so

The murder of Uncle Vincent.This secret detonated in the hall, sending fresh shockwaves through the crowd.Rocco collapsed onto the marble floor, a look of utter despair on his face."How did you know about Uncle Vincent?"Don Carlo's face went pale, his body swaying."Vincent... my own brother... how could this be..."Vincenzo sneered. "I've already made sure the other Dons received that information. Anonymously.""Did you really think the crime of betraying your own blood could stay buried forever?""The transfer records in your safe, the phone recordings with the hitman... it's all there."Hearing this, Rocco suddenly went mad, lunging at the dying Scarlett, his hands closing around her throat."It's all because of you, you bitch! If you hadn't threatened me, how could I have been exposed!""I'm going to kill you!"Scarlett's face turned purple, but she managed to grope for a cigar cutter that had fallen on the table.With her last ounce of strength, she plunged it into Rocco's wr