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Beneath The Mafia's Dark Mind

Chapter 5 Family Drama

Word Count: 1340    |    Released on: 25/09/2024

ked into the house. She was certain nothing good was going to come out of her meeting with her da

female voice mocke

nds she continued heading to the dining room. She could hear hurr

me?" She grabbed S

er what I own. Why? You need the bag too?" Scarlett comme

led, grabbing the bag again and

"There's no use arguing with a stranger, honey. Come, your father is waiting for us."

e. Memories of her childhood with her mom overwhelmed her as she tried to shake it off and regain h

Eugene Fernando said the momen

a seat, not responding

get me?" Scarlett asked, not givin

n to see his own child?" Mr

can't believe you managed to crack me u

red. "Just who do you think you are, to talk that way to

busy." Scarlett replied,

through." Savannah said, trying to mock her. "Do you know how much we lost when you calle

s and only managed to get by the day through the assets she had gathered durin

ing her pathetic life of being an adopted daughter of a rich family

fits of laughter. "And who do you think is the reas

in his right mind will be willing to spend forever with someone like you. I still can't believe you acted out and

homewrecker. If my mom was still alive you'd definitely still be a

Scarlett's sharp tongue cut right t

ting, we should come together and find a solution to our biggest problem as a family. That's the reason I cal

ay adopted daughter. Her witch of a mother died a long time ago. Why do you

old back the anger that was burning in her f

eached for her glass of wine and

pinions you both have, what ma

be a perfect husband. You only showed your true self after she died. You're a worthless man, you failed in your marriage and your

outburst. "I want you to help me close a deal with D'Amico grou

never have guessed it even if I'm given a million chances. Your greed has surely grown these few years. Aren't you dreaming o

thing mother had not hidden away the company's funds, I

er for anything, blame it on

for your opinion, j

r voice almost breaking down from

de to me for raising you." He dropped his

ition," the words tumbled out of her m

my way of paying you back for adopting me and also making up for what you lost when I called

he boss of D'Amico group is? What makes you so confident you can pul

t easy don't you think I deserve to get something back in return? I am not

r. Eugene

?" She said as she picked up her bag. "I'm

will need it." M

e. The tears she had been desperately holding back, walked it way down he

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1 Chapter 1 The Audacity2 Chapter 2 Flood Of Emotions3 Chapter 3 No Escape For Her4 Chapter 4 The Dream5 Chapter 5 Family Drama6 Chapter 6 A New Side Of Him7 Chapter 7 Unbelievable Scene8 Chapter 8 Twice Is Not A Coincidence9 Chapter 9 The Recurring Dream And Face10 Chapter 10 The Interrogation11 Chapter 11 A Slim Escape12 Chapter 12 The Plan13 Chapter 13 First Day, First Impression14 Chapter 14 M-E-S-S-A-G-E15 Chapter 15 What's Your Mission 16 Chapter 16 Identifying Her17 Chapter 17 The Escape18 Chapter 18 How Did It Happen 19 Chapter 19 The Fake Entrance20 Chapter 20 The Imposter21 Chapter 21 The Lady on the Forbidden Floor22 Chapter 22 Devil Without Horns23 Chapter 23 The Slip24 Chapter 24 Truth Or Lies25 Chapter 25 The Unbelievable Does Happen26 Chapter 26 Destiny Summons27 Chapter 27 The Arrest28 Chapter 28 The New Guest29 Chapter 29 A Proposal Over Handcuffs30 Chapter 30 Shades From The Past31 Chapter 31 Do You Know What Marriage Is About 32 Chapter 32 Torn In Between33 Chapter 33 The Masked Identity34 Chapter 34 The Challenge35 Chapter 35 The Savior36 Chapter 36 The Appearance at Midnight37 Chapter 37 The Announcement38 Chapter 38 Tongue of Greed and Jealousy39 Chapter 39 A Psychopath40 Chapter 40 The Transactional Agreement41 Chapter 41 Apparition Of Doubt42 Chapter 42 The Family Dinner: The Surprise43 Chapter 43 The Family Dinner: Resurfacing Embers44 Chapter 44 The Family Dinner: Clash From The Past And Present 145 Chapter 45 The Family Dinner: Clash From The Past And Present 246 Chapter 46 The Proposal Of Convenience47 Chapter 47 Tied Hands48 Chapter 48 When Darkness Arrives49 Chapter 49 A Gilded Cage50 Chapter 50 The Possessive Claim51 Chapter 51 A Whisper Of Warning52 Chapter 52 The New Arrangement53 Chapter 53 Hidden Words54 Chapter 54 The Unwelcome Guest55 Chapter 55 Threats In The Shadows56 Chapter 56 Suppressed Affections57 Chapter 57 Back In The Spotlight58 Chapter 58 Behind The Spotlight59 Chapter 59 A Table For Two Secrets60 Chapter 60 A Recap Of History61 Chapter 61 The Start Line To The Game62 Chapter 62 A Night To Remember 1: Echoes Of Love63 Chapter 63 A Night To Remember 2: A Claim of Ownership64 Chapter 64 After The Kiss: Lies Or Excuses65 Chapter 65 The Veiled Threat66 Chapter 66 Foreboding Smiles67 Chapter 67 A Taste Of Freedom68 Chapter 68 The Shadows Close In69 Chapter 69 A Stench Of Deception70 Chapter 70 Racing Against Time71 Chapter 71 A Glimpse Of Danger: The Rescue 172 Chapter 72 Meeting Him For The First Time: The Rescue 273 Chapter 73 The Unseen Truth74 Chapter 74 In Between A Dream And Reality75 Chapter 75 Spark That Ignited The Flames76 Chapter 76 Invisible Threats77 Chapter 77 The Masked Side78 Chapter 78 Two Choices: Life Or Death79 Chapter 79 Attack And Defend80 Chapter 80 Into The Fray81 Chapter 81 The Cracks Are Getting Visible82 Chapter 82 Exposed: Baring His Hidden Side83 Chapter 83 Chemistry Or Illusions84 Chapter 84 A Bed Of Uncertainty85 Chapter 85 Awkward Morning After The Spark86 Chapter 86 Two Cups: A Taste Of Petty Revenge87 Chapter 87 The Eerie Signs88 Chapter 88 The Masks We Wear89 Chapter 89 The Shadows Close In: The Silent Threat90 Chapter 90 The Shadows Close In: The Echoes of Fear91 Chapter 91 Squeals Of Love Or Hatred92 Chapter 92 Everyone Has Their Pain To Hide93 Chapter 93 Rage And Jealousy94 Chapter 94 Is Pity A Start For Love 95 Chapter 95 A Show of Affection: Avoiding The Obvious96 Chapter 96 Playing The Fiancee; Oops Husband97 Chapter 97 Mixed Signals: Bad Guys Are Babies Too98 Chapter 98 Fear Comes With Love99 Chapter 99 On the Cusp of Chaos100 Chapter 100 On the Brink of Obsession: A Deadly Game of Love and Desire