Eyes turned to me.
Isla's POV
The alliance dinner unfolded in the shadowed opulence of La Fortezza, a neutral-ground restaurant perched on the cliffs overlooking the glittering bay, its stone walls echoing with the ghosts of old pacts and betrayals. Angelo's hand rested possessively on the small of my back as we ente...
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Chapters
1. Lost and Alone!
2. The Stranger's Shelter!
3. First encounter with devil!
4. Why is she here?
5. You’re not in a position to argue!
6. What… what's happening?
7. Don’t you dare tell me what my son needs!
8. A Heartbreaking Farewell!
9. She fucking left.
10. She made the beast fall in love.
11. I just need a job. Please!
12. "You. With the red mask."
13. "You sound like her. But she had a different walk. More… delicate."
14. Angelo Romano just saved me.
15. "Come back to the mansion.”
16. You don’t have to speak to me again. But Luca needs you.
17. “You don’t have to be scared, Isla. Not here. Not anymore.”
18. "I was just too much of a coward to admit it.”
19. I'm truly sorry!
20. Shower!
21. But I’d protect her now.
22. "You're going to tell her the truth?"
23. “Afraid I’m making you uncomfortable?”
24. "Breakfast is waiting. Angelo, walk her to the dining room."
25. You think I don’t regret it?
26. It's not magic. It's trust.
27. This could be more than just a job.
28. Don't touch me!
29. Open the door.
30. And look where that got her.
31. You make it sound noble.
32. Partner means equality.
33. She was becoming essential.
34. The Phone Call.
35. They're testing me, seeing if I'll break.
36. And the threat? Is it over?
37. He needs normalcy.
38. Drunk enough to be honest.
39. You feel like heaven.
40. Angelo, not here.
41. We need to talk. Really talk. About getting out.
42. Let me make you forget, just for tonight.
43. Welcome to the real game, Isla.
44. He'll make you suffer in ways you can't imagine.
45. "Had to... save him. Our boy."
46. You need to rest.
47. We're okay, baby.
48. Let me worship you first
49. Eyes turned to me.
50. Stay behind me, Isla!
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