All Chapters of The AI Godfather That Knew Too Much About My Heart: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

Julian and I were inseparable for twelve years. But since I got this AI he recommended, I hadn't reached out to him in ten days.But something felt off. It acted too much like a real person.Late at night, just before my trip to Amalfi, I stared at the screen and typed out a line almost instinctively."I'm leaving for my solo trip to Amalfi tomorrow. Can you come with me?"The AI replied instantly."Are you sure?"I stared at the text. Would an AI ask me that?Just as I was about to question it, another message popped up."I'm right here. I won't hide. I won't run. When you fall, I'll catch you."...Right, definitely an AI.I gave up, packed my bags, and got ready for my solo trip.But I didn't expect to run into Julian at the airport the next day.The untouchable heir to the Valerius Family. The man who wouldn't flinch with a gun to his head was currently looking down, patiently zipping up a woman's suitcase.It was Sloane.Seeing their intimacy, the memory of them making out in front

During the long three-hour flight, the one chattering away with Julian was Sloane.And I was completely shut out of their world.I jammed in my noise-canceling earbuds, blocking out their piercing laughter, and stared down at my phone, casually chatting with the AI."Will you really show up?" I typed, a sliver of absurd anticipation rising in my chest."Whenever you want me to, I'll be there."Seeing the instant reply, my heart skipped two beats, and my cheeks flushed uncontrollably."Aria? What's wrong?"Julian's voice suddenly rang in my ears, laced with rare urgency.I looked up to meet his furrowed brows. He stared hard at my flushed cheeks."Are you having another panic attack?"Before I could answer, he started frantically digging through his carry-on.He used to always, without fail, carry my anxiety meds in that bag.Ever since I watched my parents get gunned down, being in enclosed spaces triggered my panic attacks.For twelve years, whenever we went out, the meds were always

Catching the naked disappointment in my eyes, Julian stopped in his tracks."Aria, you really haven't grown up."He sighed. His tone held that awkward care and habitual compromise.Then, he took off his custom suit jacket, stepped forward, and threw it over my shoulders without asking. His movements were a bit stiff, but he pulled the lapels tight around my neck."Stop looking at me like that, and stop throwing tantrums." He softened his voice but still couldn't drop his ego. "The wind is strong. Wear it. If you catch a cold, I'll just have to take care of you again."He was pacifying me like a child who was used to clinging to him, but was now just pushing him away out of spite.But I didn't need this pathetic pity—a slap to the face followed by a piece of candy.I snapped back to reality, my voice freezing cold."Take your shit back."I ripped the jacket off my shoulders and shoved it hard into his chest.Caught off guard, Julian stumbled, the jacket almost hitting the dirt.His indu

"You're lying!"Sloane shrieked instantly. She stumbled back in terror, burying her face into Julian's chest. The crocodile tears started flowing immediately."Julian, I didn't! I swear!" She gripped his shirt tightly, sobbing as if she was the victim. "I just wanted to see it! The chain was too old, it broke on its own... I barely touched it! Why is Aria framing me so viciously?"Julian didn't even hesitate for a second.He instinctively wrapped his arms around Sloane, holding her tight. Then, he looked up and glared at me with sheer disgust and impatience."Aria, is this enough?!" He scowled, his face full of blame. "It's just a broken piece of junk! So it broke. Do you really need to be a psycho and threaten her life over it?"The very last shred of hope in me froze completely. I didn't feel sad. I just found it incredibly pathetic.Twelve years. Twelve years of a bond bought with my parents' lives, and it couldn't even beat a few fake tears from a woman he’d known for three months

Cassius stayed with me by the sea for the entire afternoon. Around dusk, he walked me back to my hotel himself.The second I closed my room door, my phone started buzzing like crazy in my bag.I took it out. The screen was absolutely flooded with missed calls and texts from Julian.The aloof Valerius heir who used to find it annoying to speak one extra word to me was now acting like a complete madman."Aria, this isn't a joke. Cassius is a goddamn psycho. Get away from him. Now.""I was too impulsive earlier, okay? I was wrong! I already had my guys put Sloane on a plane! You'll never see her again!""Come down and see me! Just once!""I regret it, Aria. Without you here, the street racing and the gambling mean nothing. It's not what I want at all!""Pick up the phone! Please just pick up!""I'm right downstairs. If you don't come down, I'll wait here forever!"Reading his frantic, incoherent texts, I just found it incredibly absurd.Only hours ago, he was lecturing me from his high h