Trapped in a Mafia's obsession

sat stiffly in her seat. Her stomach churned with unease, a growing sense of dread creeping over her. She didn't know if it was just paranoia or a real instinct warning her t

through the rearview mirror, spoke in a calm v

htly, but his words did little to

heavy silence. She fumbled for it, gla

re are you?" Lilly's familiar

d Lilly have to show up now? She hesitated before answering, trying to ke

by," Lilly replied, her tone l

n though Lilly couldn't see her

, sighing as she placed he

elia felt a pang of guilt for not telling her what was happening, but she wasn't ready to explain everything. Right now, sh

as not sure if that

ing the brief silence. "Wh

aring thin. "There is plenty of time

just saying, you always tell Lilly e

even know what this is, Nico. How do you expect me

t eventually n

is right. For now, let's just focus o

nod

ting for security to open it. The iron bars loomed high, sleek and int

t, glancing around. "Hav

moothly as the gates began to

was overwhelming. The mansion ahead was a masterpiece of modern architecture, with towering glass windows reflecting the evening sky,

sing his face against the window. "We're

er own amazement. The place was u

e said, forcing her v

top her fingers from clutching her dr

he air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of blooming flowers. The

its owner," Celia mutte

. The interior was just as breathtaking as the exterior, high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, an

fully wrapped package sitting on the table in the center of th

Her breath hitched when she saw what was inside, a book. The exact

he cover as if makin

it, a familiar voice in

as he walked in, his presence ef

lding the book. "We were told

moothly. "Welcome

ng around. "New hom

ay," he gestured toward the hallway, "someone will show

up. "Okay! Tha

me Rafael,"

ring down the hallway, leav

afael with a smirk. "I love how you

und your

as her gaze fell back on the book in her hand

his f

got it f

ed it?" she asked, her v

expression, as if debating whether to tell her. Then, wit