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Chapter 46: The Kidnappers
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2026-07-21 22:25:48
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Bound to the mafia Chapter 54: The Scheme
Ava’s POV The sharp scent of antiseptic hung in the hospital room, as I sat quietly beside Winston’s bed, my handbag resting on my lap while a female police officer stood beside me, arms folded across her chest. The steady beep of the heart monitor filled the silence. Last night, I died and came back, before the doctor told me he only sustained a small concussion to his head. Winston’s calm face stirred. His fingers twitched against the blanket. Then his eyelids fluttered open. I straightened slightly. A thick white bandage wrapped around his head. His gaze moved around the room sluggishly, confused, and disoriented. Then his eyes landed on me, the confusion vanished instantly. He jerked upright. “Ava!” His voice cracked with outrage. “How could you?” He lunged forward. The police officer stepped between us before he could get anywhere near me. “If you move one inch closer to Miss James,” she said coolly, “you’ll be violating a restraining order.” Winston froze. “Re
Bound to the mafia Chapter 53: The Murder
Ava’s POV By the time I stepped into my mother’s hospital room, the lights had been dimmed. The steady beep of the monitor filled the silence while pale moonlight spilled through the window. Mom was asleep. For a moment, I simply stood there. The tension that had been sitting on my shoulders all day loosened as I watched her chest rise and fall beneath the blanket. Just a few weeks ago, I had spent countless nights wondering if I’d lose her. Now the surgery was behind us. I walked over quietly and pulled the blanket higher around her shoulders. “Always kicking it off,” I whispered with a faint smile. Leaning down, I pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead. I had barely turned to leave when warm fingers wrapped around my wrist. My head snapped around. Mom was awake. Her tired eyes searched my face. “Ava…” she said softly. “What’s going on?” My stomach tightened. “What do you mean?” She squeezed my hand. “Something is troubling you… I can feel it.” I released a slow b
Bound to the mafia Chapter 52: Missed a draft in the ‘Vanessa Files’
Ava’s POV I looked up, and nearly choked on my bite. A pair of blazing eyes locked onto me from across the table, sharp enough to skin me alive. Her fingers curled around the edge of her fork, her jaw so tight I thought her teeth might crack. “You!” she snapped. “I know you… you’re that low-life sales girl at Carson’s store.” Her lip curled in disgust. “You expect me to believe that Mr. Vindell fell in love with a low-life tramp like you?” I slowly swallowed my food and dabbed my mouth with a napkin. “Yes, he did.” I picked up my fork again. “And if you don’t like it, you can take your petition to him.” For a second she just stared. Then a short, disbelieving laugh escaped her. “Do you even have any idea where you are?” She gestured around the lavish dining room. “This is beyond your capabilities. No matter how hard you try to fit in, you can never belong here.” I took another bite. “Okay.” Her nostrils flared. “How much did Vindell pay you?” I tilted my head thoughtful
Bound to the mafia Chapter 51: Another Vanessa
Ava’s POVYesterday, Mum went into surgery. I’d spent the entire day with my nerves stretched so thin that every ring of my phone had made my heart jump into my throat. When Doctor Ray finally stepped out and told me the surgery had been successful, my knees had nearly given out beneath me. Relief had crashed through me so hard that I’d cried right there in the hospital corridor.Now it was time for me to pay by due diligence. Early this morning, Mr Michael arrived at my house and drove me straight to the penthouse.The moment I stepped inside, I froze. Stylists swarmed around the room, Makeup palettes were spread across marble counters, curling irons and garment bags hung neatly against the walls. Everyone seemed to be waiting for me.Before I could even fully process what was happening, I was ushered into a chair. For hours, hands worked on me.Soft brushes swept across my skin. Fingers pinned and twisted sections of my hair. The makeup artist tilted my chin this way and that, study
Bound to the mafia Chapter 50: The Separation
We walked to the waiting area in silence. My chest felt tight, as i sat first. Peter lowered himself into the chair opposite me.“Well,” he said slowly, studying my face, “for a start, you don’t seem very surprised by your mom’s story.” I stared at my hands, as I released a shaky breath. “Peter… there’s something you need to know.” I forced myself to meet his eyes. “I haven’t been completely honest with you. I didn’t tell you because I thought it would never get this far.” His brows knitted together. “Ava?” “I hope you can forgive me.” He remained silent. “You remember when I said I was going to meet Mom’s helper?” He nodded. “Yeah.” I swallowed hard. “He actually wanted me to become his wife… on contract.” Peter froze, for a second, he simply stared at me. Then his eyes widened. “What?” His voice cracked with disbelief. “It was you?” I nodded. “Yes.” His mouth fell open. “You weren’t looking for someone for him?” “No.” I continued. “I rejected him immediately
Bound to the mafia Chapter 49: The Reunion
Ava’s POV I snatched the ringing phone from my bag the second I saw Peter’s name flash across the screen. “Ava! Guess what?” His voice practically burst through the speaker, bright and excited. “Is Mom back?” The excitement died so abruptly it was almost painful to hear. Silence crackled between us for a second. “Yeah…” he finally said. “How did you know that?” My fingers tightened around the phone. “I… uh… I thought as much. I’m coming right away.” Before he could ask anything else, I ended the call and turned to Michael, who was waiting behind the steering wheel. “Please take me back to the hospital.” “From now henceforth, you will be known as Mr. Vindell’s fiancée. Though it will fully be revealed at the wedding, you must act in love and stay true to the story.” “Love?” A bitter laugh escaped me. “Please, Mr. Michael, I just want to go home to my mother right now. I already signed the damn contract, and I intend to stick to it.” “Good,” he said. “Because it’s n
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