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AUTHOR'S NOTE
Hello Loves,
In every story, there is always a beginning and an end.
I am deeply honored that you have become part of Kara and Nico's love journey. Your reviews, comments and votes matter a lot.
They inspire me to come up with chapters regularly, and excites me every time because I knew that you were walking with me in this journey.
Thank you, loves.
Special mention to my editor Lyra Pinter for making this story possible. Thank you for the support and promotions you have given this book.
A big thank you to my top 25 gem contributors as of this writing: magdalena.czajka, Roselyn Moore, Panela Ellis, Lei Esturas, Margaret, Katherine, Lean Cantara, Makhosazana Rebecca Mazibuko, Shirley Torres, Stina, Natalie Kae Foster, cathykoopman6, Laura Tomas, Edna Oclida, Blaca Villalpando Kelley, Joycelyn Eusebe, ruckik.evershine, Jody Conrad, Parker, Angelica Monteon, Annie Punto, Adeyiga Adepeju, Normah Mrs, Charlotte, and Anitra Christ.
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Kara Baxter drew the lapels of her black jacket together as she anxiously awaited the arrival of her boss, Nico Bernardi. Her heart thumped fast. She was so nervous. A moment longer of this torture, and she feared her heart would jump out of her ribcage. When she received the letter from the bank this morning, she did not think twice about coming here. Nico Bernardi is her only hope. She had to at least try. The door to the office swung open, distracting her from her musings. Kara jumped to her feet when the man she was waiting for arrived. She walked in his direction but was quelled by his stern look. Kara had to step back. “M-Mr. Bernardi.” She squeaked. Perplexed, she watched Nico Bernardi strode in. He reached his table, sat on the executive chair, leaned forward, and placed his elbows atop the desk, his fingers interlacing each other. He moved so elegantly that Kara was mesmerized. Then, the signet ring on his right pinky finger caught her attention and her heart st
BOUGHT: A Mafia Romance Story CHAPTER 2 - BROKE AND HEARTBROKEN
There was a look of pure horror in David’s face when he saw her. “Kara! What are you doing here?” Kara almost laughed out loud. If only she was looking at another person, and not at David, her boyfriend - the first serious relationship she had - it would have been comical. He was naked from the waist down. His pants and undie pooled on the floor at his feet. And his eyes looked like they were so ready to pop out of their sockets. It was the sight of his naked butt that held her attention. Her nose twitched in distaste. “Obviously I am here to surprise you. As it turned out, the surprise was on me. I did not expect to catch my boyfriend red-handed.” She said bitterly as something akin to pain pierced her heart. Her words were like a spring board that made David react so strongly. He pushed the woman off of him. Her loud scream of surprise rang around them as she flailed her arms for something to hold on to before there was a loud thud when she hit the floor. For a while,
BOUGHT: A Mafia Romance Story CHAPTER 3 - NEW JOB
They were silent for a long time. Kara fidget in her seat. From time to time, she threw copious glances on Mr. Bonacci’s side profile, but that is far as she went. She dared not open her mouth. Earlier, it was her adrenaline talking. She wanted to get away from David so bad and Marco Bonacci was her ticket. Now, in the confines of his car, she was tongue-tied. There was a tense silence in the air, but Kara knew it mostly came from her. “I understand you need my help?” Mr. Bonacci broke into her thoughts. “Mr. Bonacci, I..” Kara stammered, her eyes watering in anxiousness. “Marco. Call me Marco.’ He corrected her. He turned his head around and pinned her with his unwavering gaze which surprised her. He was so naturally accommodating. But Kara did not feel right to call him just by his first name, given the disparity in their statuses. Her mind rejected the idea. That would be too presumptuous. Mr. Bonacci is a man of prestige and high status. He commands respect. “It
BOUGHT: A Mafia Romance Story CHAPTER 4 - THE AUCTION NIGHT
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BOUGHT: A Mafia Romance Story CHAPTER 6 - FIT TO BE TIED
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BOUGHT: A Mafia Romance Story CHAPTER 7 - ACCEPT
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