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BENEATH THE MAFIA'S GAZE

Chapter 5 THE RULES

Word Count: 1356    |    Released on: 04/07/2024

lia'

, his voice as cold and unyielding

se name was spoken in hushed tones and fearful whisp

ing but him. But even his study, the place I was to

ce. Heavy velvet drapes framed the windows but had not been drawn, allowing the faintest hint of light to filter through. A

adiated a sense o

ls falling over an eye. He was tall and imposing, wearing a pristine dark suit that ali

you must carry out to the letter. I believe you h

" I shook

ome must always be maintained to the highest standards, nothing else. Supervision of the household staff should be c

chest, but I tried to keep my expression c

ntinued. "She is eight years old. Her safety and well-being are your top prior

oldness. It felt like I stood before a beast who could

in my seat

ied, my voice coming out mor

my study. You do not enter my study unless explicitly instructed. You do not question my rules. And you do not, under any circumstances,

, feeling the weight of hi

one. Those were the entire reason I was present

have to

on't even dare to im

efore then. She has a tutor who comes during the weekend, so you'll supervise that as well. You must

se, Mr.

grasped the importance of my new responsibilities. After a while, he waved dismissively and tu

got up and s

good

my head. Those things didn't seem so unbelievable after meeting him in person.

rough the responsibilities of my jo

next day,

y through the halls of the sprawling mansion, my footsteps echoing in the silent corridors. The scent of freshly brewe

t. I greeted the household staff as I entered the kitchen. Maria, the head co

ffee much, but I

ied, taking a sip. "How are w

t will be done soo

glancing a

lianna up. Setting my coffee d

Her dark curls seemed to remind me of her father's. Soft and lush. Howev

remove my wild, r

g, Lilly." I

d morning, Rosalia." S

" I asked, trying t

ession still dazed and

n we can draw together in t

her eyes brighten. "That

es

room. Mr Montanari sat at the head of the table, his presence commanding even in silen

as palpable. Lilianna seemed to sti

iana" he said, his

she replied, her ton

ted the corners of his lips. It appeared strange, bu

d away

ely, his eyes lingering a fraction for a long time, making me conscious of the perfection I had to ma

tarily as the thou

duties. The staff knew their roles well, but it was my job to en

r in the garden. Unlike when she was with her fathe

r, and they left for their daily drive together. I watched

the car. My first day on the job had not been particularl

zed in my pocket. A glimpse of the s

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1 Chapter 1 Organization2 Chapter 2 VITO3 Chapter 3 MONTANARI'S MANSION4 Chapter 4 LORD MONTANARI5 Chapter 5 THE RULES6 Chapter 6 THE SHIPMENT7 Chapter 7 LORENZO8 Chapter 8 THE SPY9 Chapter 9 THE MONTANARI'S BROTHERS10 Chapter 10 MISSING LETTERS11 Chapter 11 DRUGGED12 Chapter 12 ELENA13 Chapter 13 OUTBURST14 Chapter 14 HIDDEN CAMERA15 Chapter 15 THE OTHER SPY16 Chapter 16 CARNEVALE17 Chapter 17 THE SUSPECTS18 Chapter 18 AFTERMATH OF THE CARNIVAL19 Chapter 19 A DAY AT THE COMPANY20 Chapter 20 WOMAN IN PINK21 Chapter 21 COUNTDOWN TO FREEDOM22 Chapter 22 MEMORIES23 Chapter 23 PIECES OF A PUZZLE24 Chapter 24 A SURPRISING REQUEST25 Chapter 25 GRAND ENTRANCE26 Chapter 26 BANQUET SHADOWS 127 Chapter 27 BANQUET SHADOWS 228 Chapter 28 BANQUET SHADOWS 329 Chapter 29 THE RESTRICTION30 Chapter 30 MORE MEMORIES31 Chapter 31 ENVY32 Chapter 32 ENVY 233 Chapter 33 INTERCEPTED34 Chapter 34 GAME OF SHADOWS35 Chapter 35 GAME OF SHADOWS 236 Chapter 36 GAME OF SHADOWS 337 Chapter 37 OPERATION SEDUCTION38 Chapter 38 SEDUCTION GAME 139 Chapter 39 SEDUCTION GAME 240 Chapter 40 SEDUCTION GAME 341 Chapter 41 ECONOMIC CHAOS42 Chapter 42 SEDUCTION GAME 443 Chapter 43 SMOKE AND SHADOWS44 Chapter 44 FEVERED PASSION45 Chapter 45 NEW MISSION: POISON CARMINE46 Chapter 46 THE MYSTERIOUS MAN47 Chapter 47 INTO A TRAP48 Chapter 48 THREATENED49 Chapter 49 TAKING AN ARM50 Chapter 50 NEVER-ENDING LIES51 Chapter 51 STAYING BY HIS SIDE52 Chapter 52 BEGGING FOR HER LIFE53 Chapter 53 TAKING HIM HOME54 Chapter 54 SPENDING THE NIGHT55 Chapter 55 RETURNING TO THE MANSION56 Chapter 56 THE AUCTION57 Chapter 57 THE CHAOS58 Chapter 58 UNDER A RAIN OF BULLETS59 Chapter 59 THE BAIT60 Chapter 60 ESCAPING HIM61 Chapter 61 FOUND62 Chapter 62 I WON'T HARM YOU63 Chapter 63 AN EMERGENCY MEETING64 Chapter 64 ROSALÍA MONTANARI65 Chapter 65 ELENA'S RAGE66 Chapter 66 THE CONFINEMENT67 Chapter 67 A PLOT BREWING68 Chapter 68 THE FIESTY NEW WIFE69 Chapter 69 HER EX70 Chapter 70 A FRIENDLY SECRET AGENT71 Chapter 71 A BIG ACTRESS72 Chapter 72 OPENING UP TO HIM73 Chapter 73 BETRAYAL74 Chapter 74 Lights, camera, action.75 Chapter 75 THE ENEMIES ARRIVAL76 Chapter 76 The Montanari gets in on it.77 Chapter 77 A beat down78 Chapter 78 A Never-Ending Drama79 Chapter 79 AN INCRIMINATING GIFT80 Chapter 80 GUILT81 Chapter 81 LEGALLY MARRIED82 Chapter 82 HIS WIFE83 Chapter 83 TAKEN84 Chapter 84 BEING BAIT AGAIN85 Chapter 85 ROSALÍA IS FOUND86 Chapter 86 AVOIDING HIM87 Chapter 87 Courage to pursue a wife88 Chapter 88 Moving in with her89 Chapter 89 A WAY OUT90 Chapter 90 A SINISTER PLOT91 Chapter 91 TO TRUST HIM92 Chapter 92 I Am A Montanari93 Chapter 93 TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED94 Chapter 94 ANOTHER PLAN95 Chapter 95 A CALL FROM MARCEL96 Chapter 96 FEAR97 Chapter 97 A FAMILY98 Chapter 98 I MUST HAVE HIM99 Chapter 99 UNKNOWN MEN100 Chapter 100 ELENA'S EMBARRASSMENT