Ivory Obsession (The Dark Mafia Prince of New York Book 1) by Clarissa Bright

Author:Clarissa Bright [Bright, Clarissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-07-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen: Dante

Istood by the window of my office, high above the city that never sleeps, feeling like a damn traitor. The guilt was a heavy load, pressing down on my chest with each thought of Jade’s ID card, now in my possession, and the research I had accessed - her life’s work, handed over to the Moretti family like it was nothing more than a bargaining chip.

My reflection stared back at me, a troubled man trapped between the world he was born into and the one he yearned for. In the stillness of my office, I could almost hear the whispers of betrayal echoing off the walls, mingling with the distant hum of New York below.

Enough. Shifting gears, I reached for my phone with a resolve that masked the storm inside. Dialing the number of an exclusive seaside restaurant, I pictured Jade’s face, imagined the way her eyes would light up under the soft glow of candlelight. For a moment, the tension that had carved itself into my features eased at the thought of her smile.

“Reservation for two,” I said into the receiver, my voice steady despite the anticipation drumming through my veins. Tonight, I’d see her smile, bask in the light of her presence, and try to forget the darkness of my own deeds. Tonight, it was about her.

“Do you want your usual table, Mr. Moretti?”

“No, I want the whole venue,” I replied.

“We normally take venue reservations well in advance—“

“I don’t care,” I said. “I’ll pay you triple your asking price, and half again if you manage to get it ready within the hour. Just the chef and your best server.”

The line went silent for a moment before the voice returned, a note of surprise apparent even over the phone. “Of course, Mr. Moretti. Consider it done.” I hung up right away and ran my fingers through my hair, taking a deep breath as I tried to swallow the tight knot of anxiety lodged in my throat.

“Good,” I said. “Thank you.”

I hung up, sinking back into the plush leather of my office chair. There was a bitter irony coloring my actions; here I was, securing entire restaurants for Jade while behind her back, endangering her life’s work. Forcing down a sigh with a swig of my bourbon, I was reminded once again of the life I was neck-deep in – one where duplicity was a currency more valuable than the greenbacks itself.

I opened my laptop, the glow of the screen illuminating the dark room. I clicked through Jade’s research files, each page a testament to her intellect. She was making strides in biotechnology that could change the game for many, and here I was, stuck in a world where power plays overshadowed human progress.

“Damn it,” I muttered under my breath, feeling the weight of my actions. I’d promised myself I wouldn’t let her get caught up in this life, yet here we were. The thought of her becoming collateral damage was something I couldn’t stomach. With every click, I admired her more and despised myself for betraying her trust.

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