★LUCIANO★“Okay, the merchandise record is clean,” I informed Romano. “Get some men to deliver what Jonas wants. And they should tell him - I want my money in full.” “Yes, Boss.” Romano walked away to do my bidding. And then Francesco walked up to me. “Boss, we are running out of fuel for the vehicles.” He bowed in deference.“Okay. Meet Romano to hand you the credit card for fuel. And do not purchase more than this month's budget." “Yes, Boss.” he stomped off. I arranged the record book neatly in my stack. Went around once more to observe the warehouse and the goods, then I paused. Heaving a sigh, I looked around, wondering what I was missing. An empty feeling clouded my guts and I didn't know what that was— could I have missed something while checking the rate of my merchandise? Just then, the thought of Janie grazed my mind. It was then I understood why I felt somewhat empty and miserable. I hadn't seen her since yesterday morning after our little scuffle. I didn't even know i

★LUCIANO★Without remorse, I turned to the second captive. “Now where were we?” “Please, I promise to do whatever you ask me to do. If you ask me to serve you for the rest of my life, I will. Please just spare me, sir.” His voice shook with fear. I leaned towards him and asked; “And why should I believe you?” He fidgeted back and forth. “Because I have never wanted to be part of Ramos Ashton's army. I am just a young boy trying to navigate my way and purpose in life. Alas, I went to him because I needed help with my mother's hospital bills. She had stage four cancer, but Ramos gave me a condition that I enlarge his coast by becoming a part of his henchmen so he could assist me. However, he didn't.” What? For the first time in history, I felt pity for someone. Perhaps, it was because he mentioned the word mother and I knew how much they meant to every individual, or maybe because I just lost mine. So I removed his blindfolds and hardened my jaw. “Why?” His eyes flickered with fe

★JANIE★A wave of shock skimmed through me. Leave with him to Italy? What? Why? He didn't inform me about this beforehand and he doesn't expect me to follow him wherever he goes. I immediately shook my head and refused. “I don't want to go to Italy.” From where I was, I could feel Luciano's heated gaze piercing my skin. It seemed as though he was studying me. Like he was trying to browse through me and I began to wonder what was going on in his head. Tension. That was the only thing swirling around in the atmosphere. He hardened his jaw and his face revealed nothing but irritation as he said. “I don't remember asking for your opinion. I gave an order that you are coming with me and that's final.” I shook my head again. “No, I won't come with —” “You better stop whining like a child and do my bidding, Janie!” He bellowed angrily, pointing a finger at me to show he wasn't pleased.Nevertheless, I didn't give a damn. “And I don't want to do your bidding.” looking at him dead-st

★JANIE★Flustered at first, but then I didn't know what compel me to kiss him back. Maybe it was the softness of his lips as they grazed mine, or perhaps the way they moved in perfect rhythm, without force or coaxing me into roughly kissing him back. But I did anyway. Luciano's fingers glided around the back of my neck, pulling me tighter to him as he covered the little distance between us.The once-sunken atmosphere became extremely steamy. My heart was pounding fast and butterflies erupted in my stomach the moment his tongue ran across my lips. I tried to suppress a moan but it came out involuntarily. The kiss was warm, passionate...filled with wants and desire. I have to admit, Luciano was a good kisser. Initially, I expected the kiss to be fierce and very rough like the first. However, he managed to sweep me off my feet without even realizing it. My stomach did a flip flop as soon as Luciano's tongue slipped into my wanting mouth. It became intense and I could hear his ragged b

★LUCIANO★Since I have to visit Maria Beatrice's hospital in Florence today, I woke up earlier than usual. Those darn birds kept chirping behind my window, signaling it was morning, and I had no choice but to get out of bed. Not that I was being zealous of burying my mother. Infact, my heart was clenching in fistfuls of anguish. She was my precious jewel until death snatched her away from me. I tried so hard to make sure she survived. Wanting to see her smile at me one more time, but she never did.Alongside my sister, Luciana. Ramos Ashton's days are numbered on Earth. He should enjoy everything he has now, because the moment I set my eyes and hands on him, that would be the last time air would pass through his lungs. I'd make sure he beg me profusely to kill him. Still, I would. However, the only difference would be that— his death would be painfully slow and bloody. Perhaps the most brutal murder I'd ever commit. After taking a quick shower, I wore the Hugo Boss, three-piece bla