Chapter 9
I hadn’t really understood what Elena meant at first, but when our car pulled up to a mansion complex, I finally grasped what she’d meant about taking care of me for life.]
She pointed to the first mansion we passed as we entered the gates.[]
“Sweetheart, this entire community belongs to Alessandro and me. That smaller mansion by the entrance–I had our family priest bless it, and he said it has the most divine protection!“]
1 had a fight with your brother in law a while back and wanted to move out, so I just finished renovating it. Now it’s yours. Once your leg heals up, Alessandro will transfer the deed to your name.“[]
“When we get to the underground garage, pick whichever car you like. The house and cars–everything goes in your name!“[]
I looked at all the luxury cars around me and smiled at Elena.]
“Elena, this is way too expensive. I can’t…“[]
Before I could finish, Alessandro grabbed his knife and pointed it at his own thigh.]
kid, if you don’t take it, I’m crippling both my legs right here! Listen to your sister–you have to take it!“]
Behind the mansion complex was the Valentinos‘ private hospital. Elena and I stayed there for a full month recovering.[]
When I was discharged, my leg looked exactly like it had before the injury.
Elena looked at my fully healed leg and sighed through her tears.]
Thank God your leg recovered completely. Otherwise, I would’ve carried this guilt for the rest of my life!”
Alessandro personally cooked dinner for Elena and me that night.]
During the meal, he looked at me and paused for a long moment before speaking.
“Kid, I’ve still got those two pieces of trash waiting for you to deal with. Your sister didn’t want me to mention it, but I’figure this is between you and them. That guy’s your boyfriend, right? But the first thing he did was throw you under the bus–he’s absolute scum.”
“If you don’t want to handle it yourself, just give me the word and I’ll take care of it. Save you from having to dirty your hands.”
Elena was about to speak, but I stopped her.[]
I looked at Alessandro and slowly set down my chopsticks.[]
111 go.”
In an abandoned warehouse, I saw Carter and Nina looking absolutely wrecked.
The moment Carter saw me, he crawled over and grabbed my ankle.[]
Tro sorry, Vivian! 11 was my fault! I only blamed you because I panicked–Nina’s pregnant and I needed to get her to a hospital“]
I know I screwed up, Vivian! This guy says if you forgive us, he’ll let us go. Vivian, for the sake of all our years together, please tell him to let us out!“[]
He kept shooting desperate looks at Nina while he talked []
Nina stumbled forward and dropped to her knees, kowtowing frantically
“Please, Vivian! We’ve been friends for so long, and I’m carrying a baby! Even if you won’t do it for me, do it for the innocent child! Please ask this man to let us
Sering Carter and Nina like this, I finally understood the true extent of the Valentino family’s power.[]
Two young people had vanished without a trace. I was sure their families had searched for them, but Alessandro had managed to keep them locked up for a month without anyone finding out!]
Realizing this, I felt completely at peace. I waved at Alessandro
To tired, big brother, I’ll leave this to you. I don’t care if its adults of kids–nobody gets a pass with me. Elena’s right–people who make mistakes need to face consequences.
Chapter 9
I’d barely turned to leave when a deafening explosion shook the ground behind me.[]
The next day, news of the explosion at the Valentino family’s abandoned factory made headlines.
The report clearly stated that a young couple had ignored warning signs and trespassed into the abandoned chemical plant, where their outdoor barbecue had triggered the explosion.[]
The couple was quickly identified as Carter Vance and Nina Pierce.[]
Although the factory was abandoned, six months earlier Alessandro had stored jewelry worth a hundred million dollars inside.[]
Everything was destroyed in the blast, and Carter and Nina’s families faced massive compensation claims.]
Three years later, everyone knew I was the most beloved mafia princess in the city–untouchable, feared, and absolutely spoiled rotten by the most powerful crime family on the East Coast.[]
One evening, I suddenly remembered that day in my past life when Carter had dragged me onto that train.[]
It felt like a lifetime ago…]
