My Cheating Wife Shocked: I'm the octomillionaire Heir

CHAPTER 3

Carina stood up slowly from the cold concrete driveway while a bright and genuine smile replaced her terrifying tears. She had successfully survived the absolute worst night of her life.

"I should host a private luxury dinner for you and Caroline tomorrow evening." Carina smoothed out the wrinkles on her expensive designer skirt, trying to look presentable. "I want to apologize to her directly and resolve our silly little rivalry permanently."

"Do not bother." Darius looked far into the dark empty street without a single ounce of emotion. "Caroline and I are completely done."

Carina felt a sudden thrill of pure overwhelming joy as her mind raced with incredible possibilities. Her biggest business rival was throwing away a literal god. Caroline was an absolute fool who cared only about money and status. Carina knew she could easily win his favor now, becoming the most powerful woman in the city if she played her cards correctly.

"Perhaps you need a strong drink tonight." Carina stepped a little closer to him, offering a warm and inviting look. "Let me take you to an exclusive private bar in the city center where you can finally take a proper break."

Darius felt a heavy and exhausting weight in his chest. His three long years of cooking and cleaning were a complete waste of time. He desperately needed a distraction from the stinging betrayal. He remembered how cold and completely indifferent Caroline was towards him at home. Meanwhile, towards Lorenzo, she was so incredibly sweet and exceptionally kind. Lorenzo was always her absolute first priority, while Darius was treated like dirt. He nodded slowly at the offer.

Loud electronic music filled the dimly lit room as bright neon lights flashed across the crowded dance floor. Carina leaned heavily against the smooth wooden counter of the VIP area. She held a crystal glass of incredibly expensive wine, her cheeks flushed bright red from the strong alcohol.

"You are so incredibly handsome up close." Carina traced her slender finger on the wet wooden surface. "Caroline must be completely blind to treat you like useless dirt because you are absolutely perfect."

Darius ignored her obvious flirting entirely. He simply watched the large square ice cube melt slowly in his whiskey glass. His thoughts were still painfully stuck on his completely ruined marriage.

A bulky and aggressive man walked straight up to their private table. He wore a tight black shirt and a thick shiny gold chain around his thick neck. His name was Marco. He stared hungrily at Carina with deeply predatory eyes, completely ignoring Darius.

"What is a beautiful gorgeous woman like you doing with this pathetic loser?" Marco slammed his heavy dirty hand directly onto their clean table.

Darius did not even look at the loud man. He simply took a slow and quiet sip of his cold drink.

"Get away from us right now." Carina glared fiercely at the bulky stranger. "You are completely ruining my perfect relaxing evening, so leave immediately."

"You clearly need a real man tonight." Marco laughed loudly and obnoxiously while leaning closer to her face. "You do not need this skinny piece of trash who looks like a cheap servant who cleans dirty toilets for a living. He is absolute dirt compared to me."

"I am the supreme CEO of the regional fashion group." Carina stood up unsteadily on her high heels. "I will have the bar security throw you out into the street garbage."

"I do not care about your stupid little clothing company." Marco grabbed her delicate wrist violently. "My older brother is Vincenzo, and he runs the biggest ruthless mafia family in this entire city. You are coming with me right now."

Carina lost all her healthy color instantly. Her mind screamed in absolute terrifying panic. Vincenzo was a notorious and ruthless monster who destroyed entire wealthy families just for pure fun. She absolutely could not afford to provoke the local mafia because her company would burn to the ground. Her legs shook wildly in pure fear as she deeply regretted coming here tonight. She truly thought her life was completely over.

"Let go of her hand." Darius placed his glass down gently on the table.