All Chapters of Lady Dy — The CEO's Mysterious Passion : Chapter 11 - Chapter 17

Lorenzo BianchiI had fought violently with my parents throughout the entire week leading up to the Florence Trade and Industry Association Annual Ball.Their absurd insistence that I bring the Russo daughter as my official date had been intense, exhausting, and insufferable to the extreme.It reached the point where I had to take a firm stand against both of them, refusing their meddling demand without hesitation.I was not going to allow them under any circumstances to keep interfering and dictating terms in my personal life.However, considering what happened on the night of the ball and the fact that Antonella is involved, I see no other logical explanation.It was clearly a trap meticulously set up by our families behind my back, and by all appearances, the damn plan worked."Now I just need to understand why the hell you had to run away from me like that, if you got exactly what you wanted, Antonella," I stated coldly.I took two slow steps toward her, fixing my eyes on the woma

Antonella RussoI left Lorenzo's luxurious penthouse with a mission that felt nearly impossible, but one I would do anything to accomplish.I had to, at all costs, keep him believing the lie that I was the masked woman he spent that night with at the ball.I recalled the moment his driver, attempting to ease the mood, asked me to be patient with his boss.The employee mentioned that Lorenzo had been extremely tense lately, obsessed with finding a mysterious woman he met at the event.Hearing that from the backseat of the car, a blind, overwhelming rage consumed me.I had spent the past few days anxiously waiting for him to ask me out after that disaster at his parents' dinner.I believed he would come crawling back, ready to reconsider his stance and propose to me as planned.Instead, nothing went according to my flawless vision.Rather than focusing on me, he attended that ball alone and met someone who captivated him in a dark, unhealthy way."Now I have a golden opportunity to pose

Diana CrossI felt immensely uncomfortable and intimidated by Lorenzo's overwhelming physical presence inside my tiny apartment.From what I had observed on the executive floor, he was a man accustomed to extravagant luxury.I used to enjoy that same lifestyle, but I had to renounce everything to secure my peace and preserve my dignity.Thinking about that painful sacrifice reminded me that this unexpected pregnancy would force me into a whole new battle.The most terrifying reality was knowing that he—my arrogant boss—was the biological father of this child.Worse still: I could never, under any circumstances, reveal this truth if I wanted to protect my baby.How would I keep this secret while working so close to him every single day at Valmont & Co.?All I could do now was pray that he never suspected I was the woman from that wild night at the ball."I admit I feel uncomfortable not paying my medical expenses, Mr. Bianchi, but I deeply appreciate your concern," I swallowed hard.I

Lorenzo BianchiI had a terrible night's rest, nowhere near what I needed to recharge my energy.My entire body felt stiff, gripped by intense tension as my mind obsessively dwelled on this potential arranged marriage.The thought of Antonella's pregnancy being confirmed and the drastic changes this whole situation would cause in my life suffocated me.I was never a man given to sentimental feelings or serious relationships with any woman who crossed my path.Ever since the only woman I truly loved walked away to pursue her own dreams, I changed completely.I lost all patience and desire for romance, choosing from that tragic day onward to engage only in casual encounters and pure passion.Now, I was locked in my executive office, attempting to push through my usual crushing routine.A mountain of financial reports waited for meticulous review, alongside a full schedule of back-to-back business meetings.I pressed the intercom button firmly on my rosewood desk, my jaw set tight as I w