All Chapters of Dumped the Don to Die in Secret: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

"Farewell to the World, April 17, 2023, 9:34 am."After many years, I returned to the abandoned mansion where I'd grown up. Marta followed behind me with a camera. With a leash in my hand, my aging dog Luca trotted by my side as we walked down the path.Suddenly, Marta burst out laughing.I glanced back. "What's so funny?"Marta shrugged. "Nico's losing his mind. He says Ernesto's been drinking every day lately, falling asleep with a bottle in his arms. "He's been ranting to me nonstop. Apparently, when Ernesto gets drunk, he mistakes Nico for you, grabbing him by the collar and calling you a liar. Nico's already lost a few shirts because Ernesto keeps ripping them. He wants you to pay for them."I bent over laughing. The leash jerked slightly, and Luca let out an annoyed grunt."Sorry! I'm sorry!" I quickly scratched Luca's back.When Marta finally recovered from her laughing fit, she turned to me, curious. "Chiara, what did you lie to him about?"I rubbed my chin thoughtful

"Farewell to the World, April 17, 2023, 1:21 pm."The camera shook for a while before finally settling on an old rug bathed in sunlight. I rubbed my eyes and looked at Marta, who was sitting beside me with her head lowered, feeling a little guilty."I actually fell asleep. I said I'd sit with Luca for a while, but I didn't think I'd end up sleeping on the floor. Marta, I promise I'll sleep in a bed next time!"At the sound of my voice, Marta looked up. Tears streamed down her face, but she still tried to smile at me. "Chiara, I've heard something before. They say dogs can sense when their owner is about to leave, so they'll go ahead and wait for them in the next life."Stunned, I hurried to touch Luca. His body had already turned stiff. While I slept, he had stayed beside me, and then quietly left me.I pulled Luca into my arms, smiling so hard that it looked more painful than crying."You're right. Luca has always been a smart dog. He must've gone ahead to scout the way for me."

"Farewell to the World, April 21, 2025, 4:34 pm."I was leaning against Marta's shoulder. Beneath my sleeves, shocking bruises and needle marks covered my arms.In a hoarse voice, I complained, "What am I supposed to do, Marta? There's nowhere left on this arm for them to stick a needle. It hurts so much!""Oh, now you know pain? Who was it last night begging every contact she could think of just to get an invitation?"I pouted and weakly protested. "My ex-boyfriend finally made it to the top. I had to see the party his family threw for him, didn't I?"Marta was silent for a long time before gently touching my hand. "Chiara, you left him because you didn't want him distracted while he was dealing with those uncles of his. If he knew you were dying now, with the power he has today, he could bring in the best medical team in the world.""Absolutely not!" I said firmly."But he now signs deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars with a wave of his hand. He can save your life.""

"Farewell to the World, May 21, 2025, 10:01 pm."It was the Gambino family's party to announce the heir.The venue glittered with lights, packed with celebrities. Marta held up a hidden camera. Instead of filming the important figures onstage, she pointed it at me, hiding in the shadows."Miss, slow down! Don't shake that damn wig loose!"I nervously tugged the black veil over my hat lower and said, "It's fine. I'm wearing heavy makeup today. I look like some socialite trying to seduce a rich guy. You can't tell I'm sick at all, right?"Marta laughed as she wiped away the tears at the corners of her eyes."Trying to seduce a rich guy? Your makeup skills are just as terrible as your shooting!"Whispers spread through the crowd."Look! Ernesto and Elisa are a match made in heaven!""Thank God that Chiara is gone. That sewer rat would've only dragged Ernesto down.""What the fuck did you just say?" Marta turned around.I hurriedly grabbed her, but it was already too late. Marta

"Farewell to the World, May 25, 2025, 7:28 am."On camera, Marta's eyes were swollen like two grapes. She was crying and stomping her feet. "Oh, God! What do we do? Chiara is gone! When I woke up this morning, her room was empty. Her bed was perfectly made, like she hadn't slept in it at all last night."That bastard Ernesto must've pushed her over the edge. If she dares go and throw herself into the sea for him, I… I swear… I'll blow up the entire Gambino residence!"Marta searched for me while sobbing.The camera moved through the woods and arrived at a cemetery. In front of a newly dug, empty grave, a figure as thin as a sheet of paper sat on the steps, gently caressing my parents' gravestones."Chiara!" Marta screamed as she rushed toward me. "What the hell are you doing out here all by yourself?"I lifted my head, my eyes somewhat unfocused. It took me a long moment to recognize her. "Oh… Marta.""Chiara?" Marta's voice trembled.I smiled and waved my hand dismissively.