In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101: She Carries a Gun Out

Isabella was feeling rather content these couple of days as she prepared to meet Evelyn and go out for a walk. However, there was one thing that troubled her - Emanuele. She had messaged Emanuele, but he hadn't replied. When she called, he didn't pick up. Isabella turned to Tony and Harry, her brow furrowed.

"Has something happened to Emanuele?"

"It's impossible. If something happened to the boss, we would've received the news right away. He's in New York, probably handling some business," Tony assured her.

Isabella nodded, trying not to dwell on it. She felt somewhat powerless. She couldn't help Emanuele much. He was busy, in danger, managing so much daily, carrying numerous responsibilities. She, on the other hand, was confined to a luxurious cage. Whatever she wanted to eat, Lilly would make it for her, and her clothing choices were unrestricted. Besides freedom, she had everything else.

She felt useless. Her only task was to ensure her safety, not to distract Emanuele. The day they'd agreed upon arrived quickly. Before they set out, Tony handed Isabella a gun.

"Mrs. Lombardi, the boss insisted you carry a firearm with you. Just in case of any danger, you should be able to protect yourself."

The compact handgun easily concealed behind her lower back. It was hidden when her blouse hung over it, not revealing anything. But when Isabella held the gun, it felt like she was clutching something burning, as if she wanted to throw it away immediately.

Although she had used a firearm before, hitting an opponent and even being forced by Emanuele to kill a man, she had hidden a gun under her pillow. She'd even pointed a gun at Emanuele. Still, she wasn't accustomed to this lifestyle. She felt anxious that she had to carry a gun specifically when going out. It was as if ice were coursing through her veins, chilling her to the bone with each breath.

This was a constant reminder that she was drifting further from her old world, that the dark underworld of the mafia was gradually consuming her.

"I don't need it. I won't use it. What if it accidentally goes off?" Isabella remained apprehensive.

"But the boss insisted. He said you must carry the gun, or you can't go out," Tony reminded her.

Isabella sighed, feeling it was all too crazy. Did she now have to carry a gun when she was out, in addition to having bodyguards? How formidable were Emanuele's enemies if they compelled her, someone with no prior firearm training, to be armed?

Eventually, Isabella gave in and placed the handgun in her handbag. It was a secure position, and she could quickly retrieve it and defend herself in case of danger. However, the question remained - could she hit the target?

Once they left the apartment, the bodyguards did indeed surround Isabella's car as Emanuele had foretold, proceeding to the cafe. When Isabella arrived, the cafe was eerily empty, devoid of customers, and even the staff were absent, leaving only the freshly brewed coffee sitting on the tables.

Considering it was a Sunday and the usual gathering spot, this was the first time Isabella had seen the cafe so deserted, and it made her feel uneasy. Shortly after, Evelyn and Pippo arrived.

Evelyn, at the sight of Isabella, immediately gave her a warm hug.

"Isabella, it's been so long! I've missed you so much, and you look even more beautiful," Evelyn pressed her cheek against Isabella's and planted a loud kiss on her cheek.

They soon separated, and Pippo also greeted Isabella with a brief hug. They took their seats.

Seeing Evelyn and Pippo sitting close, displaying an affectionate stance, made Isabella feel a bit uneasy. It had never crossed her mind that Evelyn and Pippo were together. It seemed like their relationship was going well, and Evelyn seemed quite dependent on Pippo.

"Isabella, you're different now as the wife of the mafia boss. When we came in earlier, the bodyguards even searched us. Furthermore, there are hardly any people around here. It's the first time I've seen a cafe so empty at 3 pm," Evelyn, a regular girl, was a bit startled by the grand setup.