Adrian's Vengeance: A Dark Mafia Romance by Isabella Starling & Raven Scott

Author:Isabella Starling & Raven Scott [Starling, Isabella]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-11T18:30:00+00:00

24

Marzia

Eleanora falls into step behind me. The whole time we are in the gardens, I feel a guard's watchful gaze on us. There's no way Adrian is letting me get away again. There will be no second chance for an escape.

I stroll through the gardens trying to sort through my thoughts until Eleanora finally tugs on my sleeve, signaling it's time for me to head back inside. I don't hurry. I don't want to be locked up in my room again. Sketching and painting has brought me some joy, but it still doesn't account for the lack of freedom I have in this house.

When I reach the door of my room, I sense something different, and when I open it, my hands fly up to cover my mouth.

Someone's replaced everything in these quarters with my things from back home.

There are framed photos of my parents and me as a baby. There are fabrics, furniture I recognize. Gratefully, I touch every inch of the things someone has put in here. I feel safe in the embrace of the surroundings I've known my entire life. It's a different prison yet the same one in many ways.

Eleanora taps me on the shoulder and hands me a note in a cream-colored envelope. I rush to open it.

I thought it would make you feel better to have some things from home here. Don't expect me today. We can't look suspicious in front of Nicoletta. -A

I swallow down a groan. I love his gesture, but hate the fact that he refuses to spend time with me. Instead, he's choosing her again. That stupid blonde. Dio, I hate her.

Nevertheless, I decide to busy myself by asking permission to visit Bruno in his office again. Minutes later, Eleanora leads me down the hallway and into the patriarch's office.

Bruno sits behind his desk, looking even more frail and sick than usual.

I start to realize something's got to be up with his health. He looks very pale and tired.

When he sees me, he sits up straighter, a sly smile playing on his lips. "You wanted to see me?"

I bow with respect before taking the seat opposite him. "You haven't called for me today."

"I didn't know you wanted to keep working."

"I do." I nod. "It helps me feel better."

"Then get started." Bruno's kindness is gone, and so is his attention. He points to a filing cabinet. "All the papers from the distillery are in there. I want you to start working on a business plan."

"A business plan?"

"How to get your business back on track. No illegal dealings," Bruno grunts.

"But... why nothing illegal?" I can't help but ask. "Your business doesn't abide by those rules."

Bruno laughs out loud. "Do you remember your nonna, Marzia?"

I instantly stiffen. "Of course, I remember her."

"I knew her too." He nods. "She was a strong woman worthy of respect. Do you think she would like what your father has done to the company?"

"No," I admit. "She hated anything illegal. She only believed in hard work, not crime, or violence.

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