In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 167

Chapter 167: Thank Me with Your Body

Emanuele returned to the apartment, greeted by the tantalizing aroma that filled the air. Despite not feeling hungry initially, the scent suddenly awakened his appetite.

Approaching the kitchen, Emanuele watched Isabella and Lilly bustling around. In this moment, his inner sense of happiness reached its peak.

"Need any help?" Emanuele asked with a smile.

Seeing Emanuele approaching, Isabella replied, "No need, you can rest on the sofa. We'll have the meal ready in no time."

Isabella had already prepared most of the dishes; only a post-dinner dessert remained.

Soon, all the dishes were ready on the table.

Observing the spread before him, Emanuele seemed pleasantly surprised. "Your culinary skills are getting better and better."

The last time, Emanuele thought Isabella's cooking was already perfect, but now, it seemed she had surpassed herself.

"Here, try it," Isabella said to Emanuele. "I made everything, and Lilly just helped me on the side."

Emanuele nodded and tasted a piece of braised beef. Instantly, his eyes lit up; the beef was tender, perfectly cooked, and seasoned to perfection. Accompanied by the aroma of spices, Emanuele enjoyed every bite, squinting in satisfaction.

"Delicious. Even better than Lilly's," Emanuele complimented Isabella.

Lilly sighed beside them, "It seems that once you fully master cooking, Isabella, I won't be needed anymore. I can retire."

Isabella immediately hugged Lilly, "No way, I only cook occasionally. I still have to go to work in the future. If I have to cook every day, I'll be exhausted. I don't allow Lilly to leave. Who will cook for me if she's not around? I can't even make these cakes."

"I was just joking, Isabella. Even if Emanuele wanted to drive me away, I believe you would keep me," Lilly said.

"Of course, I won't allow Emanuele to drive you away."

Emanuele, with a poker face, watched Isabella and Lilly talking. He had only praised Isabella, yet from their conversation, he was portrayed as a villain who wanted to chase away Lilly.

God, for someone who had been with him since childhood, taking care of him, a servant who had become his family after he lost his parents, he never had such thoughts. Moreover, Lilly was his family now.

"Let's eat; I never said I wanted to drive Lilly away. She's my family, and I would never do that," Emanuele said. He didn't want Isabella to see him as a villain based on their conversation.

Even though he might be ruthless in business, when it came to his family, he had always been sentimental. A hearty meal was soon finished in a lively atmosphere, leaving Emanuele thoroughly satisfied.

After dinner, Isabella suggested going for a walk with Emanuele. Despite his constant busyness, Isabella felt that now, with the crisis resolved, he should relax a bit.

Isabella proposed a stroll after dinner, finding it delightful to walk outside. Near their apartment was a lake, and Isabella had noticed many people walking by the lake from their window.

Emanuele agreed with a nod.

Isabella took Emanuele's hand as they descended the elevator, heading to the lakeside for a stroll.