Usurped by the Tutor のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 8

I, Elena Costa, was sick of watching them put on an act. Placing my hands on the wheels of my wheelchair, I prepared to leave. Upon catching sight of my actions, Luca Romano rushed over and grabbed the handlebars of my wheelchair. Leaning down, he asked concernedly, "Why are you leaving all of a sudden? Are you feeling sick?" "It's getting cold in the evening, so I'd like to go back," I explained reluctantly. "But today's our anniversary. At least wait until we've cut the cake…" Nervousness flashed across Luca's eyes. I refused to meet his gaze. Luca immediately proposed to drive me home, but Pierre Rossi, his Underboss, held him back. "Don Romano, the party's just started. It wouldn't be a good look for you if you leave early. In addition, there are a few men asking for your help…" Sofia Romano, our daughter, tugged at Luca's sleeves. "Papa, I'd like to stay to play with Ms. Celia Amato for a bit more. Please, could we not leave with Mom?" Luca's expression turned grim.

The next day, when I went downstairs for breakfast, I heard Luca and Sofia whispering to each other. "Mama was unhappy when she came home last night. It was probably because Ms. Celia had been present. You've got to be nice today and cheer Mama up, alright?" I paid them no attention. As we were about to finish breakfast, Luca said he wanted to bring Sofia and me to a gala. Luca tested the waters. His eyes glittered with anticipation as he said, "Could you come with Sofia and me?"Sofia stood to the side without expressing her impatience, which was a rare sight. She stared at me with doggy eyes. Before I could reply, Sofia tottered over and took my hand. "Let's go, let's go!" She pushed me into my walk-in cupboard and asked our helpers to help me change into formal wear. Luca followed us. Shooing Sofia out, he began looking for his own suit. As he rummaged through the drawers, a pink furry handcuff fell out of the pockets of one of his suit pants. Everything seemed to hav

After returning to Sisse, a branch of the Costa Famiglia sent assassins over to murder me out of jealousy for how I'd inherited Nonna's Famiglia. I was injured, but none of them were fatal wounds. After a week in bed recovering, I was as good as new. Nonna told me that I had just returned from Aldaria, so I had to be ruthless in order to establish my power. "Under your leadership, I hope that the Sissean branch of the Costa Famiglia rids itself of our underworld ties. Times are changing. You must do a lot of philanthropy, Elena. If we let the people eyeing your position seize the opportunity, our Famiglia will be plunged into endless darkness. We'll be destroyed." Indeed, times had changed. If I ruled as those who came before me did, we wouldn't survive. The only way to survive was to go clean. To Nonna, I was the one most likely to rewrite the Costa Famiglia's legacy. After my recovery, I gathered all the elders I trusted. As to those who betrayed us, I had them killed. Wi

I hadn't seen Luca or Sofia in a while. I couldn't believe how pathetic they looked now. As Don Romano, Luca had always seemed at ease and in control. However, he appeared haggard, and his eyes were bloodshot. Sofia had always been clean and sweet. Wherever she went, she was always the center of attention, like a little princess. Now, she was as haggard as Luca, looking like a sack of bones. I hadn't wanted to speak to him, but they unexpectedly leapt over and hugged me. Luca buried his face into my neck and sobbed, "Elena, I love you! Why did you leave us? Don't you know that I can't live without you? Answer me, Elena!" "Why don't you want me anymore, Mom? I miss you so much." Salvador stumbled backward, nervous and terrified. He didn't even know where to look. Frowning, I shoved them off me. "We've got nothing to do with each other now, Luca. Don't touch me." Luca was stunned into silence for a few moments. Then, he regained his composure and forced a smile, saying, "