icon 0
icon TOP UP
rightIcon
icon Reading History
rightIcon
icon Log out
rightIcon
icon Get the APP
rightIcon

Sold 2 The Mafia Boss

Chapter 6 Into The Unknown

Word Count: 1335    |    Released on: 13/02/2025

arp against my skin. I instinctively tugged at my dress, a simple black number, though I wasn't sure it was enough to mask how out of place I felt. Lorenzo was already standing by the entra

id, his tone as cool

ping my voice steady despite th

lity," he remarked, offering

t the proximity. Together, we entered through the revolving doors, and I could immediately feel the weight of the opulence around me. The ballroom was bustling with activity, a glittering sea of de

whisper in my ear as we moved through the

anxiety, but I kept my mouth

he crowd, the feeling of being accessed making the back of my neck prickle with discomfort. Lorenzo, however, didn't flinch. He moved with

hts, and a predatory smile curving his lips. "Lorenzo. A pleasur

the man with a cold efficiency that made it clear t

uating my worth in an instant. His hand shot out, and I had no choice but to take it, forcing a polit

to keep my tone steady, though t

releasing my hand. "Lorenzo, we must talk bus

ingering in the air long after he was gone. I glanced at Lorenzo, who was already

t sharp. "Stay neutral. Observant.

ed, "I n

a faint smirk on hi

, doing my best to look composed, though my mind was racing, trying to process the names and faces, the subtle power pl

o a smile that was almost predatory. "Lorenzo, darling," she purred,

ne clipped, almost dismissive as he gest

e didn't falter, but there was something in her eyes, something sharp that made me instin

ing my voice even, thoug

dening ever so slightly. "We'll catch up later,"

plied, his voice final

anced at Lorenzo, my curiosi

the next target. "Come," he said, his tone shifting, now m

or one of practiced charm, but his eyes sharp with calculation. Lorenzo's tone shift

d with a hearty laugh, his gaze turning tow

his hand resting lightly on my back

etween us. "Ah, you've finally found

nreadable, though there was an almost imperceptibl

, words like "investments" and "alliances" floating past me as I focused on remaining composed. Edward's tone was genial, but there was an underlying edge to it, a subtle sense

ral, even as my mind raced to keep up with the conversations. Some people were more open than others, but none of the exchanges felt particularly friendly.

allowed myself to relax. I let out a slow breath, my shoulde

zo said, his voice so

asm, but his face was unreadable. "Did I pass the test?

hard to read. Then, almost imperceptibly, his li

in his gaze. It wasn't much, just a flicker...but it was enough to make me wonde

s movements confident as always. "

down this was just the beginning. There was still so much I didn't understand, so much I

Claim Your Bonus at the APP

Open
1 Chapter 1 The Cage2 Chapter 2 The Mansion3 Chapter 3 My New Master4 Chapter 4 Cost of Silence5 Chapter 5 Sink or Swim6 Chapter 6 Into The Unknown7 Chapter 7 Unspoken Tension8 Chapter 8 Touch Not My Possession9 Chapter 9 The Silent Pull10 Chapter 10 Unspoken Fears11 Chapter 11 The Basement12 Chapter 12 The Consequences Of Curiosity13 Chapter 13 The Red Door14 Chapter 14 Locked In15 Chapter 15 The Rules Of Survival16 Chapter 16 Accepting His World17 Chapter 17 The Black Tie Affair18 Chapter 18 Shadows In The Spotlight19 Chapter 19 A Dangerous Encounter20 Chapter 20 Shadows in The Hallway21 Chapter 21 Under His Protection22 Chapter 22 Silent Sparks23 Chapter 23 Shadowed Intentions24 Chapter 24 Unspoken Desire25 Chapter 25 Midnight Encounter26 Chapter 26 Midnight Encounter Continuation27 Chapter 27 The Authority In His Voice28 Chapter 28 New Rules29 Chapter 29 Unyielding Claim30 Chapter 30 Unexpected Guest31 Chapter 31 Unanswered Questions32 Chapter 32 Let's Go Shopping33 Chapter 33 Shopping With Eleanor34 Chapter 34 A Caged Obsession35 Chapter 35 Daisy Is Gone36 Chapter 36 Taking Back What's Mine37 Chapter 37 Nothing More Than A Slave38 Chapter 38 Something New39 Chapter 39 My Unspoken Feelings40 Chapter 40 The Stars41 Chapter 41 Please Master...Please42 Chapter 42 A Night Filled With Pleasure43 Chapter 43 Back To His Old Self44 Chapter 44 Lorenzo's Marriage Deal45 Chapter 45 On My Wedding Day46 Chapter 46 On My Wedding Day...47 Chapter 47 Kidnapped On My Wedding Day48 Chapter 48 Reality Check49 Chapter 49 Pain And Blood50 Chapter 50 My Breaking Point51 Chapter 51 Preparing For War52 Chapter 52 No One Lives After Touching What's Mine53 Chapter 53 Torturing Viktor54 Chapter 54 Safe55 Chapter 55 A Different Lorenzo56 Chapter 56 An Unspoken Promise