Chapter 53

LORENZO POV

Things had not turned out as we had hoped. After calling in Ciello to prove Val’s words, we found out that we had caught the wrong guy, and that Val was well innocent and had nothing to do with the imposter. Verzi was a bit skeptical at letting the whole thing just slide, but Ciello had provided us with a few videos of them shagging, of which we clearly had no interest in.

I felt bad after that, especially because they even pledged their loyalty to us. They were literally on their knees with faces down as they swore to serve us, even their children and their children after them. Getting three generations of loyal servants was something I didn’t see happening, especially in a moment like that.

The things had gotten a little heated and Verzi had slapped Val a few times, pricking a bit of blood. He was never someone to do well with backstabbers. And the idea of being betrayed always tipped him off the edge. But my presence had saved Val’s life because had I not been there, Val would have been six feet underground, or very black ash in the woods. Innocent or not.

After the confrontation, we had sent them to the medicine room where Val was treated and then retreated into our room. But that didn’t mean we were at ease. We were now even more riled up than we were before because we were working against forces we underestimated. But I was glad we cleared things between Val before the fucker got his hands on the footage. Else the whole thing was going to be pinned down on her, which wasn’t going to be good at all. And in all honesty, (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) Valerie was the best assistant we could possibly have. Her punctuality, dedication to word, and consistency were unparalleled. And losing her would be a great loss.

Not only would that set us off the trail, but we would put Ari in more danger.

Verzi was a wretched mess after that. Being helpless and clueless always crippled him. Although he tried to be strong for Ari, he was crumbling, I could feel it. But I was here, like before. And with me around, I would help him. We were going to find the fucker and make him rue the day he was born.

LEIGH-ARI

The morning arrived quicker than I had thought. I was drained from crying my eyes out all night. Enzo had left shortly after I feigned sleep to God knows where, and they never came back until dawn. My mind was all over the place with questions. I needed to ask Valerie why she resented me so much. I needed to know why. At least I will be at ease after knowing where I went wrong. I mean you don’t just hate anyone without a reason, right? You got to

have a clear reason why you hate someone, to even want to kill them.

Could it be because of the twins? But I remember vividly when she told me that she doesn’t love them because she knew she never stood a chance. So if she knew that, then why?

“Ugghhhh!” I called out turning to my back.

Verzi mumbled something in his sleep before pulling me closer to him, his leg settling on top of my body and pinning me to the bed. I turned to look at him to find deep furrows on his forehead. Even when sleeping, he was just still angry.

I shook my head and turned to my left, where Enzo was sleeping on his front, his handsome face rested on a pillow just next to mine. He had his left hand clutching mine in a firm grip as if he was afraid I would disappear at any moment.

I looked up at the ceiling and thought hard.

“Go back to sleep,” Enzo mumbled sleepily pulling me out of my daze. I turned to him and smiled,

“I am sleepless,” I whispered, careful not to wake Verzi,

He asked in

“No.”

the pillow

don’t understand why Val would want to hurt me,” (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com)  I replied and his features softened. H e chuckled softly and leaned in to kiss my forehead, then plopped himself back

not her.” He said shocking me for

“But yesterday…”

her at 1 am and we

ran off

“Hmmmm. She’s seeing Ciello.”

You are kidding.” I tore from the bed tearing a frustrated groan

he turned his back on me, his cold-ass butt cheeks kissing my naked thigh. The boys made it a point to sleep naked. As for why? That I

I whisper-yelled. The

as watching Verzi pummel into you though.” He said causing redness to taint my cheeks with embarrassment. H e

good minute still processing

or Ciello’s? Or they are keeping things

have my own woman…”He bit my shoulder before kissing it gently, tearing a loud ouch out of me.“-right here with me!” He smiled dreamily as he settled on his pillow and closed his

boxers and pulled them on. I couldn’t help but burst out laughing at his sudden paroxysm of anger. Enzo just chuckled

laughter, and then patted the empty place where he was sleeping.

I said in a much gentler voice and in response, he took gentle steps and then plopped himself on the bed and got in the blankets. He went in by snuggling deeper and

things just sent him off. And I always made sure to give him a little bit more attention than I did with Enzo. Not that Enzo was less retarded, but Verzi was a special

tightly and in a matter of seconds, he was out. On

what I told you,

I had gone wild at the thought that they’d hurt her. But staying mad a t the boys was just a waste of time so instead of being all broody at them, I went down to the medicine room myself. There I found Ciello who

  (This novel will be daily updtaed at www.noveljar.com) I didn’t know what to say, especially after the boys did all that to her. When Enzo told me, I thought it was a peaceful talk, not this.

hand in mine. Her wrist had reddish bruises of chains and

softly looking at her. She smiled

did nothing wrong.” She said

know they’d

glad about. You know the chances of making it out of that cold place with my head still attached to my neck and shoulders and my nose still breathing

I thought that, like the boys, I thought it was you.”I informed

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