The Mafia's Contracted Bride: Her escape, His power

thought you were hiding from me." Matteo jo

, you're on my property, so I guess you want me to be a

s fiancée or get to know me. It was purely based on the fact he wanted to run into Nikolas to rub it in hi

important guests at my engagement party that I forgot to introduce you guys. This is the dau

ather's name, I was terrified of what Nikolas was about to say next. Based on how a

wards me, and I grabbed it cautiously. "I'm Nikolas

knew that I shouldn't trust him so soon. He must be

week, and I will send you the inv

atteo." He then turned to me and smiled again, "Goodbye then." He w

ikolas, I was thrilled to enjoy the look on Matteo's face. He was flabbergasted and rightfully annoy

Matteo was trying to do the damage control. "It's a business-related thing. You won't underst

tever you were doing; I'll

his reply, I turned aro

w Nikolas because we need to talk. I fear there is some ki

I didn't earlier. Matteo was ruining everything for me now. But this building is elegant and sle

d private rooms

to look for him right now as it's too risky, but at the same time, I don't want to go back to Matteo

one called my name,

unfamiliar with the man

. Nikolas Salvatore. May I help yo

olas. He just came here a few m

derstand, but I didn't think he was goi

to talk to hi

tarted walking towards one of

evator. This is a really bad idea. Aurora, What are you doing? What if so

d to make a small conversation

" His answer was p

when the elevator doors opened. Carlo went up to the only room present on the

e?" Nikolas asked me as

communicate which you don't

to talk about." He was st

came from in

onde girl peeked her head out the door in her bathrobe and wet hair. Nikolas

Now I understand the purpose of this VIP room being the only room on the floor. I knew it was a bad idea coming here. I should have st

lking to the girl inside, "On second thought, my fiancé is waiting fo

is embarrassing situation as soon as possible. But man, a golf club? Couldn't they have looked for a pent

distance when I was almost breaking the elevato

ived, grateful as the doors started closing.

but be disappointed at th

be elated to see me b

finish whatever business you were doing, and Matteo is

as pressed a button and the elevator stopped moving. My heart rate

can't do that." Who was

hatever I want. But this is your only chance to talk si

rprise as I looked at h

hen did you even call me?" I g

a, and when you picked it up, did yo

se at all. When did he call

ed me? Like you wanted to help me out?" I asked, a

u. But you shut me down by saying that it was just a test for Matteo and you would never betray him and your father. You said you

le," I couldn't u

want me to tell you. This is the truth. I thought that it was just a game for yo

eech in the morning of our father knows the best fi

room. She must have known what I was up to when you repeated your words. She was the one

ister was trying to

the whole week before giving up. I promise you I'll be the one contacting you tonight. Let's meet up tomo

ome other button, and it started moving again. "Let's talk r

I made my way out before tur

don't call me princess,"

y decision a few minutes ago, but not anymore. Now all I have to do is confront t

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