Captive To The Mafia Lord のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 71 - チャプター 80

LORENZO'S POVThe call from Jovani ended and I stood there holding Jovan's phone like it was a live grenade.Jovan was pressed against the counter, his face white and he was looking like he wanted to disappear into the floor."He knows where we are," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "He knows—""He knows nothing." I moved over and pulled him close. "He's guessing and just throwing darts hoping one hits.""Lorenzo, he gave the address—""Which he could have gotten from dozens of sources, property records, surveillance or Informants. It doesn't mean he can get to us. This place is secure with cameras, guards and biometric locks. He'd need an army to get through.""He has an army. He has—" Jovan pulled away then started pacing. "He's been planning this for fifteen years. Fifteen years, Lorenzo. While I was building my company, living my life, he was plotting and becoming whatever he is now. I didn't even know he was alive.""That's not your fault." I tried to hold him but he sh

JOVAN'S POVThe cabin was supposed to be safenthat's what Lorenzo kept saying. "No one knows about this place. It's just us and Marcus. We can breathe here."It was 2 AM when I heard movement from outside the cabin. Footsteps? Maybe or my imagination. Or—I sat up in bed, heart pounding hard against my chest while I listened. I heard movement again and it was definitely close to the cabin."Lorenzo." I shook him and he murmured something before turning the other way. "Lorenzo, wake up."“W…what is it?” He said sleepily“There's somebody outside.” I whispered and he was up instantly.“Are you sure?” He asked, already reaching for the gun on the nightstand. Years of living dangerously had trained him well. "What's wrong?"I nodded. "Outside. I heard something. Someone's out there.""Stay here." He threw the covers off but I caught hold of his wrist."Like hell I'm staying here alone—""Jovan—""No. We go together or we don't go at all. I'm not sitting in this room waiting to find out if

LEILANI'S POVI was a terrible person and I'd known it for months since the moment Jovani Hart slid an envelope across the table and said: "A million dollars. A million dollars when I have what I need. All you have to do is be her friend."I'd taken the money of course not that I didn't have it but because it had something to do with hurting Jovan and dealing with Lorenzo, my two enemies.But knowing you're terrible and feeling terrible are different things and watching Donatella smile at me—genuine, warm, trusting—while I fed her information to the man trying to destroy her brother's boyfriend made me feel like absolute shit.I was at my apartment, holding a champagne flute when a message came in from Jovani.“I need updates now.”I typed back: She's going to dinner with you tomorrow by 7 PM. She's suspicious but intrigued so you need to keep being charming.“And the brother?”“He's still in hiding with Jovan which I'm pretty sure you already know about.” I took a sip from my glass.

JOVAN'S POVJust as I'd instructed, the board members were all seated even Richard when I walked into the room.The moment the door closed and I moved over to my seat which was at the head of the table, they were ready to attack me.Lorenzo stood outside with his back against the wall, arms crossed, shoulder still in a sling and a death stare directed at Richard who shifted uneasily in his seat."Effective immediately, all digital signature privileges are revoked." My voice came out steady. "No board member will have access to company files, offshore accounts, or sensitive documents without my personal approval. Every request goes through me. Every single one."Silence which was followed by murmurs then MARGARET WALSH spoke first. She was older and very outspoken and had been with the company since before I took over. "That's highly irregular. We're the board. We have fiduciary responsibilities that require access—""You have responsibilities, not unlimited access." I met her eyes, ho

Lorenzo's PovAfter we left the office, we decided to make a much needed stop at the office because the pain in my shoulder had doubled due to me punching Richard.The pain was worth it, at least I got to teach that asshole a lesson and in his next life, he didn't dare raise his voice at Jovan.Dr. Reeves wasn't pleased when he inspected the wound. He looked at me with a frown, as he took off his gloves.“Do I need to refer you to an ENT?” He asked in a sarcastic tone. “To me, it looks like you're having a hard time hearing.”“I'm fine Doctor Reeves, it's just a minor opening.” He blinked repeatedly.“A minor opening?” He repeated. “Lorenzo Vittorini, if you're looking for a faster way to the afterlife, going through so much pain is certainly not the best path.”“Tell him doctor,” Jovan got up from his seat, eyeing me. “I told him to stay put but he just had this sudden rush of adrenaline and decided to lynch one of my board members.”“Ex,” I corrected him because there was no way in