In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 31

Chapter 31: He Suddenly Appears in Her Room

"I'm fine," Isabella immediately said, forcing a smile. She didn't want Clark to notice anything was amiss. She had initially thought there was a difference between Clark and Emanuele, that she could seek help from him. But now it seemed that there was no difference between the two.

"Stop lying. Your complexion is pale, and you look sorrowful, not as beautiful as before, Isabella. What happened to you? Let me take you home," Clark said, his concern evident. Even though she knew it was probably insincere, for a moment, Isabella felt her eyes welling up with tears.

She had relied on her mother for support since she was young. After her mother found happiness and started a new family, her attention shifted, and Isabella received less care. Now that she had suffered so much in this place, Sophia didn't notice anything unusual, but Clark, who had ulterior motives, could see there was a problem.

Isabella didn't refuse Clark this time. Right now, she just wanted to get away from here, and it didn't matter who offered to take her.

After a brief exchange with Emanuele, Clark escorted Isabella out.

Emanuele stood upstairs, watching Clark help Isabella into the car. He couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. Looking at their backs, they appeared extremely compatible.

He had said that he wanted Isabella to marry Clark, so their cooperation could become even closer. He wouldn't have to worry about how to get rid of this stepsister. But now, seeing how Clark and Isabella were getting along, it made Emanuele feel like there was a wild beast raging inside his chest.

Watching Clark's hand on Isabella's waist, helping her into the car, and seeing them drive away from the huge estate, Emanuele suddenly smashed his fist against the balcony railing.

Thump!

A muffled but powerful sound demonstrated just how angry he was at this moment.

Isabella had a nightmare that night. She dreamt of Emanuele entering her room while she was sleeping, undressing her, and assaulting her. In the dream, this man's actions were rough, accompanied by the strong smell of smoke, alcohol, and a heavy scent of blood. It was as if he had killed many people before coming to her. She pleaded with Emanuele, but he didn't listen, kissing her and forcing himself upon her. No matter how she struggled, it was in vain, and eventually, she succumbed.

Isabella woke up slowly, feeling a desire coursing through her body and the pleasure that this dream had incited.

How could this be? Isabella wondered. She had despised this man, but why, in her dream, did she not resist his advances? Why did she even desire it? Was she going crazy?

Isabella thought of the man who had killed without hesitation, even someone as innocent as herself. She actually found herself liking him? And she had dreamed such a passionate dream about him?

If she truly developed feelings for Emanuele, it would be an unfortunate beginning. Thinking this, Isabella sighed and sat up in bed. She wanted to go to the kitchen for a glass of water when, to her surprise, she saw a dark figure sitting in a chair next to her bed. The sudden sight startled her, and she let out a cry.

The bodyguards stationed outside heard Isabella's cry and immediately opened the door, switching on the lights.

"What happened, Miss Gould?" one of the bodyguards asked.

"Shut up!" Emanuele's voice came, harsh and menacing, causing Isabella to stop screaming.

Isabella's eyes, due to the bright light, had to squint at first. As she slowly relaxed, she could see the person in front of her clearly.

It was Emanuele! What was he doing here in the middle of the night, not making a sound? She had just woken up, and seeing a person suddenly in her room was startling enough.

The bodyguard, seeing Isabella and Emanuele talking, knew that Isabella had been frightened by him. He closed the door again, giving them some privacy.