All Chapters of The Mafia Boss’ First Mistress: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

INTRODUCTIONAnneliesse’s POVI kept my head down, my tears falling endlessly onto my lap as I sat in front of my parents. The silence inside our living room felt heavier than any punishment I could ever receive, and every passing second only made it harder for me to breathe. I could feel their eyes on me, waiting for an explanation, but I couldn’t bring myself to look at either of them.We had just returned from the university, where we had been summoned to the Guidance Counselor’s office because of the scandal that had completely destroyed my reputation.“Tell us what happened, Eliesse,” my mother said, her voice trembling.Mama Marissa was looking at me, and I couldn’t bear to see the pain in her eyes. She looked like she was trying so hard to hold back her tears, desperately waiting for me to say something that would make all of this less terrible. She was a lawyer, a strong, respected, and composed woman who had spent most of her life dealing with difficult cases and people. She

Chapter 2The Boss ReturnsEliesse’s POVThe entire ballroom of the five-star hotel was brightly illuminated, where the university’s graduation ball was being held. The sound of the live band filled the air, while the crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling cast shimmering reflections across the expensive gowns and suits worn by students like me. Everyone seemed happy, laughing, drinking, and celebrating the final night before our official college graduation. However, this was not the end of my academic journey. I would still be continuing to law school after this.While everyone had someone to accompany them or a group of friends to talk to, I sat alone at a table in the farthest corner of the ballroom. I was completely alone. I never expected this to happen. Not a single person seemed interested in approaching me, not even the classmates I used to be somewhat close with. I was beginning to regret attending this event in the first place. I wore a royal blue gown that Manang Celi

Chapter 4 Eliesse’s POV The moment the grand doors of the hotel lobby opened, it felt as though an explosion had gone off. Blinding flashes from countless cameras immediately greeted us, one after another. The sudden burst of light was so intense that I might have tripped over my own gown if I hadn’t been holding on to Zavier Castellano’s arm. This was when I truly realized just how much influence the man beside me possessed. Reporters from various prominent television networks and newspapers were practically fighting their way toward us, eagerly extending their microphones in our direction. Their voices overlapped, creating an overwhelming commotion that made it almost impossible to distinguish one question from another. “Mr. Castellano! Is it true that the wedding will happen before the year ends?” “Ms. Sarmiento, how does it feel to be engaged to the city’s most powerful bachelor following the university scandal?” “Are the rumors true that this relationship started long befor