SERENA RICCARDO’S POV
I arrived at the casino and took a tour around it. I went up to my usual place and watched people play like their lives depends on it. I signaled Armando to bring Lia to me. Lia was one of those whom I hired to make sure all the money placed to win in a game returns back to me. Lia appeared before me. She hasn’t been carrying out her job effectively. I made Armando remind her of her job. Lia apologized for not being effective and left to meet one of our usual clients.
Lia placed her bet and I watched her win all rounds. Lia gathered the money and tried to leave but was stopped by one of the players who called her out for cheating all the time. Lia tried to break free from him but his grip on her was strong. I watched very closely and when I realized what was going on, I picked up my gun and rushed over to Lia.
“Let go of her hand” I said to the man
“No! He replied.
“Just on the count of threw and if your hand is still on her, you won’t be using that hand anymore” I said while I glared at him
“I dare you to do your worse! He yelled.
“You… ? You’re daring me? I sneered at him. “He’s daring me, Serena Riccardo. Very well then, one… two… , you ain’t letting go? Fine… three”
“I’m not letting go. Let her hand over my money to me immediately”
“You tempt me, I see” I fired a shot at his hand and he quickly let go of Lia's hand and wailed in pains.
He quickly glared at me and began to yell. I pointed my gun at him.
“The next shot will be fired at your heart if you don’t leave this casino” I said with a Stern look on my face
“You are a monster” he shouted
“No. I am Serena Riccardo” I smirked
“Serena Riccardo, the monster! I’ll make you pay for this! I will! He yelled and ran out of the casino.
“Armando take Lia inside” I said to Armando.
“Yes boss. Come Lia” Armando and Lia left for my office.
I had caused an uproar when I fired a shot at the player, I cared less. I turned and left for my office.
Lia placed the money on my table. I made Armando count the money. I placed the money in the safe and threw a bundle at Lia.
“I’ll transfer some money to you. I’m retiring you” I said to Lia and got up from my seat”
“Why boss? Lia asked
“First of all, you haven’t been effective lately and secondly, they found out that you cheat to win and how you cheated. No one would want you on their game table. That means, we’ll be loosing out on our money. The rule is that no one leaves here with any money. Come with me Lia”
“Yes boos”
I took Lia to my usual place where I get a clearer view of the casino and showed her the casino.
“My men and girls are on each table getting money back to the casino. You got discovered… you were so careless”
“My apologies boss”
“I should shoot you down”
“No please boss, don’t”.
“Take that money and get lost. Armando, get the car ready. We are leaving”
“Yes boss” Armando replied.
“Lia… enjoy your life and I hope you will. Now get out of this casino immediately. I don’t wanna see your shadow any where around or near this casino. Got it?
“Yes boss”
I arrived home and left for my room. I went in and shut the door behind me. I dropped my gun on the table and removed my wrist watch and other accessories. My body aches cause I had a lot to do today. I undressed and went into the shower.
I finished up with my bath and got into my pajamas and sat on my bed and went through my phone before lying down to sleep.
Why trying to force myself to sleep , I remembered Mr handsome and our meeting at the mall. I began to smile and blush so hard. On realizing what I was doing, I felt so embarrassed and quickly pulled up the duvet to sleep.
The next morning, dad Invited me to his office. He was pretty mad at me for yesterday’s incident. Dad had no idea what was going on in the casino. On realizing what I did, dad scolded me for playing dirty. I reminded him that mafias are known for playing dirty. Dad wasn’t pleased at all. The look of. His face made me apologize, though I never regretted my methods and I had no intention of ending my methods. I quickly returned back to my room and got dressed. I left with Armando for the wine company.
The company immediately became a graveyard the moment I walked in. No one spoke a word as everyone focused on their job and avoid making eye contact with me. I ignored their existence and left for my office. I got into my office and shut the door. Armando called in my secretary who rushed in with some files which I went through. I signed the necessary ones and asked her to leave with the files.
I began to cross check the account book which I requested to be brought to me with my own book. I realized that some money was missing. I signaled Armando to go through the book. We were on the same page after realizing that there was a mistake. I asked Armando to call in the accounts manager.
Mr Tommaso rushed into my office panicking. I threw the book at him and he bent immediately and picked it up.
“Care to do some explanations? I said leaning back.
“Uhmm…ma’am..how?. Mr Tommaso stuttered.
“Why is there a mistake in that book? I asked
“Mistake? What sort of mistake ma’am”
“How much have you stolen from this company? Be honest cause my gun isn’t far from me”
“Steal? Never. I can’t do such. I know the kind of person you are and I dare not mess with you. I didn’t steal from this company. I swear ma’am”
“You swear? I sat up and leaned forward with my hands on the table. “you swear? I took a break and within two months of my absence, such amount of money disappeared? Ain’t you wonderful? I’m shocked Mr Tommaso”
'I swear on my life”
“Your life is worthless. Tell me, where is the money? Be honest, I won’t hurt you”
“I didn’t take any money. You can investigate”.
“Armando, what do I do with him? Seems like he doesn’t value his life”
“His wife’s life worth a lot boss” Armando said.
“My wife? Please don’t hurt her” Mr Tommaso said falling on his knees.
“Armando get everyone in the account department over to the conference room ASAP”
“Yes boss” Armando said and left
“Mr Tommaso, you should be heading to the conference room too”
“Yes ma’am” Mr Tommaso quickly rushed out of my office
“Very well… it seems like he’s innocent. I thought he’s an accomplice. Seems like Agatha did this all by herself and how is that possible? Let’s find out.
I quickly left for the conference room. I waited patiently with Mr Tommaso for the others to arrive. They’ve got a lot of explanations to do. I just landed a contract and in two months such amount of money disappeared. They arrived and had their seats.
I hit my hand on the table scaring them. I stood up and threw the book on the table.
“I don’t have time for questioning. The culprit should step forward immediately or else, each one of you is going to have a bullet in his or her leg. Trust me, I can do that because my patience is so thin. So who’s the culprit! I yelled
They stared at each other looking so confused.
“I don’t repeat myself so I’m waiting or maybe, I should shoot Mr Tommaso now and end his story. Agatha… what do you have to say?
I turned pointing my gun at Agatha
“Ma’am please don’t shoot me”.
“Really? One reason I shouldn’t do so? Agatha, one the things I hate most is people stealing from me. Trust me, it doesn’t end well for them. Seems like you’ve forgotten who I am. I don’t forgive those who trespass against me. My gun does the judging and punishment”
“Ma’am,… I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to. Actually… “
“I don’t want your stories. Provide the money in the next 24 hours or kiss your mother goodbye”
“My mother? Please don’t hurt her. I will return the money ASAP ma’am”
“ Good. 24 hours, no 23 hours 56 minutes. The countdown just begun”.
“I will leave now” Agatha said rushing out.
“You all can get out. And listen you all, don’t ever try to double cross me unless you’ve got a death wish which I’m always ready to grant. Now leave and go back to work”.
“Yes ma’am” echoed everyone.
SERENA'S POVI dialed Armando's number who picked up immediately"Keep the old lady safe until she returns the money. Good" I turned and saw my secretary standing behind me, shaking in fear. I smirked. I really love it when my staff fear me.I may be absent from the company but I know what goes in and out of my company. I returned back to my office and started off again with some files.An hour later, a young lady walked into my office a place a bag before me. She unzipped the bag and showed me the money in it. I got up from my seat and walked to her and bent a bit and took a closer look at the money. I sat on the couch, placed my legs on the table and leaned back. "How much is it? I asked her while I pulled my phone out from my pocket." The complete amount ma'am" She replied with fear showing in her voice" Really? I dialed Armando's number. " Armando, let the old hag go. Good"Agatha fell on her knees and thanked me for letting her mum go. She apologized again for taking such amo
MATTEO ALESSANDRO'S POVI was having a nice lunch with a friend of mine when I got a glimpse of someone staring at me. I became uncomfortable upon realizing who it was. I hurriedly finished up with my lunch and packed up immediately and left. I asked a Waiter to distract Serena while I hide away, I can't meet that devil again. I hid away and watched her search for me. Why in the world is she looking for me? Her car arrived and she got in and left. I got out of my hiding and met up with my friend and we left together for the car.I walked into my office and my secretary approached me with some invite for being nominated businessman of the year award. Quite a good news. I took it from her and asked her to go back to work. I went through it and quickly checked my email. I was sent a mail about it. I smiled and opened my laptop and began to work with it.Work hours ended and k returned home really exhausted from the day's event, and pretty famished. I requested mum to prepare something ni
SERENA’S POVI heard a knock at my door and left what I was doing to open the door. Armando was standing right outside my door with a package which he handed over to me. I quickly opened it and saw some invite which I read through it. Wow! Nominated again for businesswoman of the year which I know I’ll definitely win. I thanked him and asked him to leave. I placed the package in my drawer and continued with what I was doing.Armando and I arrived at the venue and went into the hall. Everyone turned and stared at us while we walked to our seats. I forced out a smile and sat down. Not long Mr handsome arrived at the hall with some man whom I guess is his father. They sat two tables away from us. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Armando who realized that o was staring at me handsome called my attention back to what was going on here. The awards began and lucky ones received.The businessman of the award was given to mr handsome and I got the businesswoman of the year award. While deliver
MATTEO ALESSANDRO’S POVQuite a nice evening and a lovely day. The weather was nice and calm and I enjoyed a nice glass of juice while sitting at the terrace. I saw two cars drive into our house. Four hefty looking dudes came out of the cars and went in.The door bell rang and the maid answered and unlocked the door but was frightened when she saw them. She stepped aside and they walked in. One of them turned to her and asked her to announce their presence to everyone. The maid ran off immediately while they made their way into the living room. Dad was shocked to see such men in his house. One of them smiled at dad and sat down while the other three stood behind him. He crossed his legs and Lea Ed back. He pulled out a cigar and lit it and began to smoke.Claudia walked in coughing and was surprised to see them in our house. She quickly orderd him to stop smoking and leave. My mum who was in the kitchen heard Claudia’s voice getting loud quickly rushed out to check what was going on.
SERENA RICCARDO'S POV"Treat me nice while I'm still being nice to you" I said crossing my legs."Of course we will. Who's there? Get our guests some cookies and juice" Gemma ordered the maids." Cookies? Juice? Good grief. It's okay. I'm not having any of those now. Where's Matteo? I asked"And why do you ask? Did he do anything to you? Prolly owing you? Claudia cut in and had her seat. "You ain't welcomed here Serena"I quickly gave her a Stern look which frightened her, and I smirked on realizing that."Where's Matteo? He's at the office? Damn, I should have known. Well I brought some gifts for you all. Hey Armando, hand over the gifts to them, they'll like it"" Enough! a voice came like a thunder and I turned immediately and saw Matteo standing at the entrance of the living room. He was really furious to see us in his house. He walked to me in anger and knocked the gifts off the table and bent towards me."Get out! He yelled at me. " Leave my house! he pointed at the exit."Well.
SERENA RICCARDO'S POVA knock came at my door twice Andi unlocked it and saw Armando stand before me. I asked him in and sat on the bed while he sat on the couch. He waited patiently for me to have my bath. I know how mad he was for the way I was treated today at Matteo's house."Let's kidnap his sister" Armando suggested" What?"Yes. He'll be helpless and will definitely give into your request "" You think?"Boss, you've been into this, making people dance to your tune. He's no big deal"" Yes I know but I won't be kidnapping his sister cause he'll know I did it and probably do something stupid and that's not what I have in mind"" So, what do you want to do boss?"I know exactly what to do""And what's that boss?"I have a plan. I'll be poisoning his family"" What?"Yes. You'll have to bring Matteo to me. Send their favorite meal to them, poisoned meal. A poison with an antidote. Get the men to point guns at them. If he refuses to give in, I'm afraid that he'll be loosing his fam
N itMATTEO’S POVI finally arrived at my home and rushed inside screaming the names everyone and I searched for them equally. I heaved a sigh of relief the moment I saw mum walking down the stairs. I rushed to her and checked her for any injury but saw. I exhaled and hugged her. Claudia walked out of the kitchen with a glass of juice. I turned to her and called out her name. She was surprised to see me back. She dropped the juice and rushed over to me and gave me a tight hug.“You are here. Thank goodness. Where were you brother? Did she keep you hostage? Claudia asked.“Yes. I’m okay” I replied and my eyes searched for dad. “Tell me Claudia, where’s dad?“Das is in his room. He’s getting some rest. Today was quite a day for us. We’ve never experienced such a thing. We almost consumed Poison. I was so scared. I thought we all are going to die”“It’s okay. Nothing’s going to happen to you, I promise”“Brother! Milo, my younger brother rushed to me and we hugged. “Bro, are you okay? Mil
MATTEO THE POVI arrived at the vacation home at some nice coast side. I got out of the car and the beautiful lovely breeze of the ocean graced my body. I quickly took a deep breath and exhaled. Rosa rushed to me and gave me hug. She held my hand and led me in. My box was placed in a room while Rosa took me to the dining room and served me lunch which she had prepared for me. I finished up and left to your the house while Rosa did the dishes.A knock came at the door of the room Rosa kept me and asked her to come in. Rosa looked look in the bikini she wore. She requested that we go visit the beach. That's all I needed, some distraction to forget about Serena and her tantrums but then it wasn't easy for me, as I was pretty lost in thoughts, thinking about what will be Serena's next move as I do not trust her. She hasn't made any move yet, ever since she set me free. Does it mean that she's no longer interested in me or is she waiting for a perfect opportunity to strike?Rosa realized t