In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 109

Chapter 109: Seeing Emanuele Get Close to Chloe

Isabella really wanted to strike back at Chloe, to respond to those dirty words he had said. But, for some reason, her mouth felt sewn shut. She couldn't seem to open it, couldn't utter a word. Fear, like insects, crawled into her body. Chloe had already moved away from her, and she took a step back, looking at Isabella.

"Anyway, congratulations, Isabella. You managed to marry such an outstanding man. I don't know where you found such luck."

"Better than your luck, Chloe. You'll never find a man as good as him your whole life," Isabella finally managed to speak, a significant breakthrough.

Isabella saw Chloe's face turn dark with anger, and she found it rather amusing. Chloe was just as she remembered, but now, she was no longer living with him. She was Emanuele's wife, a mafia queen, and Chloe couldn't bully her like before.

She needed to have more confidence to face Chloe.

Chloe turned to leave, her face red with rage. Isabella found it funny, too. Chloe was nothing now. She wasn't living with Chloe anymore, and she was Emanuele's wife, a mafia queen. Chloe couldn't bully her like before.

Isabella believed she needed more confidence to confront Chloe.

Chloe left, wanting to slap Isabella, wanting to knock her to the ground, wanting to kill her. But the banquet was filled with people, and since Isabella was Emanuele's wife, many people were watching her. She didn't dare threaten Isabella in a low voice. She could only go up to her and insult her.

Damn it, Chloe felt so frustrated. It had been a long time since she felt this way.

Where was Emanuele? In the study?

At this moment, Emanuele was in a video call with James, discussing their assignments. Even though today was his birthday party, work had to be done.

Besides, he didn't have the mood to celebrate his birthday. He organized this gathering for Frederick's benefit, to show him his power. If Frederick was wise, he should be hiding like a rat in a dark corner, avoiding any trouble. Otherwise, when he found him, he would make him pay for provoking him.

Just then, there was a knock on the study door. Emanuele thought it was Phillip coming to find him, so he said, "Come in."

As the door opened, and he saw Chloe, Emanuele's brows furrowed slightly. He ended the video call and locked his phone.

Chloe had stayed here before for some time, so she paid attention to where Emanuele stayed and knew he liked to work in the study.

In the living room, Chloe hadn't seen Emanuele, so she guessed that he must be in the study working on something. When she entered the study, she was right; there was Emanuele.

Chloe couldn't hide her admiration and longing as she said, "Emanuele, I didn't expect to find you here."

Chloe's worshipful expression made Emanuele frown, and his expression turned ice-cold.

"Do you need something?"

"Oh my God, is this how you talk to family members?" Chloe seemed genuinely surprised, but she kept moving closer to Emanuele.

Then her hand touched Emanuele's hand, which was on the table. The moment their hands touched, Emanuele ruthlessly pulled his hand back. His gaze was as icy as his voice when he said, "You are not my family. Get out of here."

He growled in a low voice, filled with disgust and warning.

"I just feel like you shouldn't marry Isabella. There are better choices for you, and marrying Isabella is a mistake," Chloe didn't seem to be afraid of Emanuele's threats. She walked over to Emanuele and extended her hand, touching Isabella's arm, feeling the strength of his biceps.

She fantasized about being pinned under such a strong man. That must be quite enjoyable, right?

On the other side, Isabella had been waiting for Emanuele for a long time. They had already started preparing for the speeches, and the guest of honor hadn't arrived. So, Isabella decided to go look for Emanuele.

When she reached the study, the door was slightly ajar, and she saw Emanuele. She was about to call him out when she saw Chloe standing beside him.

In that moment, Isabella felt her blood turn to ice. Her body went cold, as though she had fallen into a freezer. What did she see? Chloe standing right next to Emanuele, very close. Chloe was talking and laughing with him, touching his arm and looking at him with desire in her eyes. And Emanuele didn't move away.