The Mafia's Relentless Obsession

nt stride, his sharp gaze scanning the modes

rying a large, heavy suitcase. The chilling nig

chand. The moment Simone saw Lucien, her body froze. Her ey

ed, her eyes fixed on Lucien, who w

hy sho

one turned firm as she cast a

Lucien was already standing in front of

one," Lucien greeted, his

nally meet you aga

ned her posture, and instinctively s

rything you've done!" Simone's voice thund

e past, Madame," Lucien replied, his express

you here for?"

... your daughter." Lucien turned his gaze to Laur

d Simone gripped her daughter's

do you mean?" Laur

ey opened the suitcases, revealing stacks of cash a

o you, Laura," Lucien d

u to be ..

rly absurd. It was impossible; they had just met,

our stomach mess with your

sed with my head, Laura. It wa

him. She approached one of his men holding a suitcase

never ma

en countered, stepping closer, f

t I want, and now

ckly positioned herself in front of L

y a murderer like you,

Simone's boldness, his lau

e still holding onto t

le this matter

settled, Lucien!" Sim

usband! You dest

my daughter marry a cold

to look at her mother. She struggle

n ... is the one who killed Dad?" Laura's vo

smirk fading slightly as Lau

problem that needed resolving. Relax, it was just business

L

, momentarily startling him. His subordinates stepped for

ap from Laura, he wasn't angry.

e all you want

ing. You will be mine, wh

my first love!" Laura shot back, her eyes blaz

pushing Simone aside, causing

on't understand, darl

quickly stood, positioning herself protectivel

you, Lucien! You wi

as a son-in-law!" Simone added, her arms

es bore into Simone wi

, I can guarantee this house, your small busine

e dared him, her

daughter to you, even if

ce, then signaled his men. They locked the s

at's what you wish...," h

be mine!" His proclamation echoed through the

s car, Lucien grabbed Laura's ja

eaded, struggling against one o

er I want to hear from your lips," he said, brus

up, Monsieur Luci

urrender, then prepa

ng her strength was no match for Lucien'

wealth because I will nev

your life will be much

n marrying you because I'm al