The Mafia and The Billionaire

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confident in my ability to defend myself if he tried anything foolish, so I agreed to come and live with him. Afte

andle them and follow us in a separate car. Patt had done some digging on my husband after Enzo showed him Alex's photo. As we drove to my w

e the house so

t feel the need to comment further, as I was sure he already

so let me know if you w

there's a roof over my head,

ress because it was itchy. "Who were those

vestigate me?"

haven't had the time fo

haracter may not be what I desired, at least you mee

he inquired, taking a seat

nd a billionaire. I suppose I was l

he asked, lightly touching

l with. Someone who would alw

posite of that," he respond

that," I said,

till married me

s all that matters," I

him. "I see," he simply said, his attention drawn to his buzzing phone.

, and I nodded. He got up and headed to o

and a long-sleeved sweatshirt. He opened the

tt reminded me before they left. I began to grab my lug

every other day," he mentioned as I followed Alex.

id, and he left my belongings

gs?" I queried, adding with a chuckle, "I

ngings," he responded. "I'm just choosing to stay here and observe you sort your things, ready to assist if you need my

e. I didn't require his aid, and that's what I

ess later for tomorrow's

he insisted, gently tu

et gentle grasp. "Patt and Enzo will join me. You can

the party?"

m Lorenzo about us just yet," I replied, to which he

were still in the parking lot, awaiting me. I grabbed my bag

located all the necessary establishments and areas I needed to familiarize

ed me upon seeing me. I smirked at him, casting a

ouldn't be addressing them in such a manner, but I was not some kind of dog who only knew how to

funds to purchase the high-e

revealed my source and you discovered him, you'd have your promi

k to your mother in that m

like her. She's merely your mistress," I warned him, indicating that I w

n for a daughter," she retorte

ntry bumpkin than have your

" Daisy and Lorenzo

d turning to Mavie. Her eyes widened; perhaps she wa

"And you," he pointed at the saleslady who was observing us, "why did you allow her to stay here? I wasn't aware this shop cat

nded, "She was selecting a gow

you dismissed from your job," he threatened the saleslady, who now looked at me with wor

at these were no ordinary dresses, with their luxurious fabrics and intricate details. With a misc

exclaimed, her eyes filled with admiration. The saleswoman approached me, eager to retrieve the gown I was holding. With a p

ces. They believed they had successfully guessed the gowns I had chosen for myself, and

n he heard the price. I had to stifle my laughter, not wanting to give away my amusement be

card and uttered the words that left everyone in the room astonished. "Give her anything she wants," he declared, pointing directly

t taking advantage of Enzo's generous offer. "No need," I replied with a knowing smile. "I'll find my gown elsewhere." Enzo nodded in un

th a gown from that particular store, I had managed to turn the tables and leave Lorenzo and his

r, if they do, give me a call. I'd be more than willing to cover the cost," I told the cashier, my eyes locked