SHIT! IT'S MAFIA BOSSThe whole place went silent and nobody moved nor spoke, even the music felt like it stopped.The man stared at him, shocked as he stepped back a bit.Manuel looked at him dead in the eyes and walked towards him, until he reached him, then he grabbed him by the neck, lifting him slightly.“I warned you,” Manuel said.Manuel’s hand stayed tight around the man’s neck, lifting him just enough for his feet to lose balance. The man’s shoes scraped against the floor as he tried to stand properly, but there was nothing to stand on as his body hung awkwardly.At first, it looked like he would fight back. His hands shot up quickly, grabbing Manuel’s wrist, fingers pressing hard, trying to pull it away, but it felt like he was not doing a thing.The bar went quiet at once. Everyone was waiting for what'd happen next, how Manuel would react next.Suddenly, a glass slipped from someone’s hand

FIGHTING WITHIN Manuel and Christopher entered the car and zoomed off even before Aria came out. She signed as she stood staring at the back of Manuel's car. She stared her phone for a while and quickly started searching online for Manuel’s details. She saw his office address and every information about him, confirming he's truly the master of the Nightingale firm and the Mafia boss.She smiled and quickly kept her phone back in her bag.Soon, Manuel and Christopher got to the office. Manuel stepped out of the car as Christopher came out from the other side.They didn’t speak at first, they just walked side by side toward the entrance.Manuel’s face looked calm as they walked into the building.Christopher knew Manuel was thinking about something, but he couldn't tell what exactly. Immediately they got in fully, Manuel started looking around and then he saw Laura standing standing near the front des

THE CALL“Boss…” Laura muttered softly, tugging at his shirt carelessly.Manuel looked down at her. “I’m here. We will get to the Villa soon.”Christopher sat in front, already pulling out something from his bag. It looked like a powder in a vial, but he held it in, not wanting to give it up yet.By the time they got home, Manuel quickly opened the door and stepped out with Laura still in his arms.The maids rushed forward, sensing the energy and how Manuel looked. “Sir…”“Move,” he said and they moved immediately.He carried her inside, straight to her room, without looking back.Christopher followed quickly behind them.“Lay her there,” he said, towering over her.Manuel placed Laura carefully on the bed, carefully, his gaze not leaving hers.Laura winced slightly as her hand moved to her side, then Christopher stepped closer and checked the wound and his face tightened.“The poi

MY NEXT OPTION Mira knew something was off and she followed her immediately. “Lisa, wait…”Lisa reached her room and pushed the door open hard as it slammed against the wall with a loud bang.She walked in and dropped her bag carelessly on the bed.Mira got there just in time and stopped at the doorway, watching her with concern written all over her face. “Lisa… what happened?” she asked softly.Lisa didn’t answer, she walked further into the room, her hands going to her hair, pushing it back roughly.“Lisa,” Mira said again, stepping inside.“Don’t disturb me,” Lisa said, her voice low.Mira paused for a second, but she didn’t leave. Instead, she closed the door gently behind her. “No,” she said softly. “I won’t.”Lisa turned sharply, her eyes meeting Mira’s. “I said don’t disturb me.”Mira didn’t move still, she knew Lisa too well. “What happened?” she asked again, but there was a long pause

HE'S NOT THE SAME MANLisa’s lips curved slightly and she smiled slightly. “I already stepped into it,” she said quietly.Mrs. Stone froze. “What?”Lisa tapped lightly on the file. “This,” she said.Mrs. Stone looked at it again as her expression darkened. “I told you to destroy this,” she said.“And I didn’t,” Lisa replied, gripping the file tighter.“Why?” Mrs. Stone asked.Lisa paused, then she looked up and spoke. “Because something told me I would need it one day.”Mrs. Stone let out a laugh. “And now you think this is your advantage?”Lisa didn’t answer her, she just looked at her.She stood up and walked over to the window and then turned to meet her mother's gaze. “I'll meet Manuel and use him to my advantage. He'll help me destroy Jamie.”Mrs. Stone shook her head. “This is not a game, Lisa.”“I know.”“No, you don’t,” Mrs. Stone said. “You think you can walk