Semua Bab The Mafia's Forbidden Obsession : Bab 81 - Bab 90

Chapter 81Adrian's PovThe elevator doors opened and the ICU hallway stretched before me. It was long, the usual white and sterile colour, and I could only wonder when the hospital would start painting its corridors black.The smell of antiseptic burned my nose. There were fluorescent lights here too, they hummed overhead and were too bright and cold. Maybe it was my guilt or fear. I couldn't tell anymore.I kept walking when I paused and retraced my steps backwards. Marcus, who was beside me, looked around with confusion. He walked back with me, his shoes clicked against the tile floor."Boss, what's wrong?" His voice came behind me. I didn't give a response and kept walking.And then we got to the spot. There was a picture on the wall. A very familiar image, but I couldn't remember taking a picture like that at this age here. In a white flowing hospital gown. There was the caption."Get your facial reconstruction here. Safe for kids as low as thirteen." My hands shook with terror a

83: The Cozy CottageEva's PovI ran into the street, cursing as the heavy rain beat down on my head, the sky rumbling as if mocking me."Gosh, I hate all of you," I yelled through tears, frantically flagging down a taxi. But it seemed the universe was against me, as none of them seemed to notice my desperate moves.How dare he do this to me? I had worked with him for three years without making a mistake, and now he fired me because I refused to give in to his sexual demands on my birthday.If someone had told me four hours ago that I would be in this situation, fired and stranded, I wouldn't have believed it. I replayed the events with my boss and all I felt was anger."You're fired." Those words still echoed in my head as my hand curled into a fist. I decided to call Adrian to come pick me up. I wouldn't let my day get ruined."Hey, it's Adrian here, I'm currently busy, please leave a message." This was the sixth time I got this message.I was already getting frustrated and soaked.

85: MarkedEva's PovI whimpered, sitting up as my eyes fluttered open, adjusting to the warm morning sun that streamed in through the large windows.Listening to the sound of birds chirping outside filled my head, as I gave a soft hiss. I can't remember the last time I had a good sleep like this.The atmosphere was calm. I took a deep breath, before realizing I was not in my bed, but a strange place. Dread shot through my skin."Where am I?" I asked, struggling to remember how I ended up here, but it seemed my memory of the day before was wiped off.Propping myself up on my elbow, I went to the window, to see if I would recognize any familiar thing, but couldn't."Was I kidnapped? Am I dead?" This thought rushed through my mind as I whimpered with fear.Looking around, I spotted my cell phone on the floor. I dashed towards it and dialed Adrian's number, biting my fingernails as it rang."Adrian, I think I'm in danger," I said as soon as he picked up the call, while I waited for his r

87: The DealEva's PovI slowly opened my eyes, my vision adjusting to the familiar surroundings of my bedroom. Confusion settled in."Why am I here? Did Dante return me?" I wondered aloud, as I got out of bed. "But why?""Probably to know your true identity." A voice echoed in my mind. I shook my head, trying to dismiss it. How did I get here? I couldn't remember coming back.I had to confront my dad. I knew he disliked it when I brought up my mother, but I needed answers. Who was she, and why did he hate her? More importantly, who am I?The thought of having been lied to all my life sent shivers down my spine. Father was rarely home, but today, I'd made up my mind to meet him, even if it meant showing up at his company.He was never proud of me. None of his business partners knew he had a child like me.I was often introduced as a maid. I was warned never to set foot near his buildings, but I was tired of hiding. Mira was dead because of me. If only he had told me who I was and not

89: The TrapAdrian's PovI stared in shock as Xavier's words echoed in my mind. The forbidden hybrid, Luminara, had returned, and she was right in front of me, disguised as Eva Voss. Why didn't I sense it? Why couldn't I notice it? My heart pounded as I processed this news.I turned to Eva. A small smile played on her lips, but beyond that smile, I saw fear. Her eyes were full of questions."What?" She backed away, her voice trembling. "Why are you staring at me? I'm not a hybrid or some reincarnated ghost. Don't believe that story.""Eva, calm down." I tried to soothe her, but she let out a small, hysterical chuckle."We are not going to hurt you. Let's sort this out. I'm as confused as you are."Instead of listening, she turned and fled just as I expected. But there was nowhere for her to run. My men would bring her back. I turned to face Xavier, who had his head bent all this while."For five centuries, we've been waiting for her to be reborn. How could you miss her birth?" I grow