Chasing Temptation: Escaping The Mafia King

s. She finished it at last and breathed a sigh of relief. She took a step back, admiring her latest

ulfilled love

u scared me!” Larisa watched attentively as her caretaker, the old lady who had been by her side since h

l! Did you dre

dream last night.” Her lips formed a straight line as she looked at the

red as she pointed to another woman in the pictu

” Larisa twitc

ther, Luca Sherian, entered. Larisa’s throat tightened as he walked to

’s attention turned to the mai

ked with a hint of fear in her voice, causi

ided to throw the stinking

tomed to the endearing terms bestowed upon her by her step-sib

g time for this! Get ready. They are waiting for you outside.” Larisa s

ery passing second, she became more

nd you have been chosen as the brid

m with tears. “Now my father is tossing me over to another monster. Why does he treat me so cruell

amily is your only chance to escape your father’s cruel clutches. Seize the opportunity to leave this pla

as she looked at her wordlessly. “I’m s

s on you.” She wiped her tears and walked to the cupboard. “Wash your face wh

*

e round center table, guarded by the Genovese and Sherian’s bodyguards. Sebastian’s father w

her tongue, her lips curling up as she w

e of Larisa.” Sebastian’s mother

She rolled her eyes. “I’m just gl

power, but I hope she is as beautiful as she was in her pictures and Sherians have t

itting image of her gorgeous mother and she is brought up under the watchful eyes of her father. She embod

smug grin as she sipped he

ed by the grandeur of the space, with each item making a bold statement ab

narrowed his eyes an

o rule the world with their power and dominance. I just can’t wait for you to take o

sa is

ircase. Larisa descended the stairs, her heels echoing with every click against the

skin. Even the carefully applied makeup couldn't conceal the fear that lingered in her eyes.

riosity. In that moment, Larisa couldn't shake the feeling of a shiver running down her

is my preci

r shoulder and propelled her forward, as though she were a commodity about to be auctioned.

s reminiscent of someone I hold close to my heart.” He gazed into her eye

sponded with a smile

ured towards Sebastian, her eyes followed h

over to Larisa and Sebastian took note of her deliberate retreat as Luca enfolded her in his arms, but his gaz

you if you ever troubled her!” He chuckled and everyo

s drawn to his father by Anton’s mean

is question wiped out the smile from

and turned to Tobias. “Would you m

asingly annoyed. “What era are we living in?” He men

s smiled. “Larisa, tak

him off. “I’d like t

. “The bedroom of a person reveals a great deal about their personality and charact

as Luca and Bianca’s nostri

ck jacket, and motioned for Larisa to lead the way. Sh

oom until they arrived at the last room on the second level. “I’m sorry. My room is

Although the room was spic and span, it was not spacious enough to house a Mafia princess

er, biting her lips. “So painting is your thing, huh?” Sebastian stopped

ing. “May I have a look?” He

ks turned red as she fumbled. No one had ever b

ins

off the cover of her canvas. Sebastian’s gaze was transfixed on her

” Sebastian’s gaze was fixed on the lovers in the p

er, and her voice trembled only slightly as she spoke. “I saw them in my dream. The wom

his legs. “Who is the other woman standing at a distance a

e painting was incomplete without her. And I was right because everyone is asking about her.

e? Have you been treated well so far? Is ther

ound Sebastian, her lips trembling in response. Sebastian noticed her e

to an art scho

territory. My father arranged this marriage without my consent, and now I’ll be imprisoned in the walls

y. I have come to terms with my fate and am at peace. I know my opinion d

on and concern. “Seb…Sebastian?” His coal-black eyes loc

u with the chance to achie

ter his words. “I won’t believe you.” She chuckled. “I have never

reality. “Once we take our vows, I want you to understand the weight of stepping into the rol

e would ag

oncern yourself with it.” He r

oluntarily escaped her lips, a

y! I didn’t mean to say out so loud.” Hastily, she cast her gaze downward towards t

er, yet it provided no satisfaction to overpower someone so

is index finger and handed it to her. “This is a token of my promise. Once

t. “Goodbye.” He turned, and the sound of his footsteps e

Sebastian presents himself in

, confiding in someone was difficult to do easily. “Will he stay true to his