Semua Bab Out of His Reach: Bab 1 - Bab 9

Nico kept talking.“Lena, stop saying things out of spite. You came to see me right after returning to New Haven. Doesn’t that mean you’ve been thinking about me all along?“Don’t worry. Sophia is understanding. She even said you could be our son’s godmother. You get a family heir as a son for free, and you’re still unhappy?”I didn’t bother responding and turned to leave.He chased after me and tossed a black card into my car.“Lena, just wait obediently to become my bride. I’ll make it up to you with a wedding of the century!”In the car, the underboss picked up the black card and looked at me hesitantly.“Donate it to a women and children’s shelter foundation. Make a copy of the receipt and send it to the Luciano family headquarters,” I said. “Also, suspend the Luciano family’s financing.”The next day, I didn’t return to the hotel until evening.The moment I stepped into the lobby, noise rushed toward me.Nico had reserved the entire atrium for a lavish banquet.A huge b

After I hung up, the hotel butler brought in an expensive, custom-made wedding dress.“Donna Lena, this was sent up at Don Nico’s request.”I had already blocked Nico’s number, so he called the hotel landline.“The wedding will proceed as planned! I expect you to behave these next few days and stop fooling around. Lena, this is your last chance. Don’t disappoint me!”I didn’t take his words to heart. I worked day and night revising the M&A plan, and privately contacted minority shareholders of the Luciano family to acquire their shares.Two days before the wedding, Sophia stopped me in the hotel lobby.She suddenly dropped to her knees, crying, “Please give my son back! I was wrong. I shouldn’t have taken Nico from you. I’m willing to leave the Luciano family and disappear forever! My son is still so young. If anything happens to him, I won’t live either!”I looked at her coldly. “The hotel is fully monitored. I haven’t even left these past two days. How could I have taken your

Applause filled the hall. The guests stepped back, making way.Holding a bottle of champagne, I walked slowly toward the round stage, but halfway there, Nico grabbed my arm.“Lena, do you know what kind of occasion this is? You dare cause trouble? Get out! If you anger Don Vincent and his wife and ruin my plans, I won’t spare you!”His grip was tight. In a gown, I couldn’t easily break free.At that moment, a hand wrapped around my waist and pulled me steadily into an embrace.“Nico, why are you laying hands on my wife?”Seeing Vincent’s arm around my waist, Nico froze, then let out a scoff.“Don Vincent, you may have been deceived by this woman. She’s my ex-fiancée. I called off the engagement because she was unfaithful. Now she’s used some trick to get in here…”His voice was so loud that guests began gathering around.Sophia stepped forward and added, “Don Vincent, Lena has always liked getting involved with married men. You should be careful.”The banquet organizer hurrie

Vincent immediately arranged for New Haven’s most elite private hospital to be fully reserved. He summoned all the top specialists for a comprehensive examination, making sure I had no lingering complications.Meanwhile, Nico’s days were miserable. He drowned his sorrows in alcohol every day, while his three young children cried nonstop at home, driving him into deeper frustration.Then he received notice that the Luciano family would hold a new general shareholders’ meeting, and as a minor shareholder, he still had a seat.That day, Nico woke early, carefully groomed himself, even spritzing expensive cologne. Sophia, jealous to the point of madness, still tried to appear virtuous, helping him choose his outfit.“You don’t need to attend today,” Nico said coldly.“You’re my brother’s widow. Always appearing with me isn’t appropriate. We agreed that after you have your son, we’re even.”Sophia’s eyes reddened. “Nico, do you regret marrying me?”The Nico of old would never tol