In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Sending Her Money

Chloe gazed at Emanuele with a look of joy and admiration, which irritated him. Many women looked at him with that same look, but he never showed them much favor. Emanuele was getting irritated and snapped, "You're so damn rude. I'm waiting for Isabella to answer my question. What business is it of yours?"

After being reprimanded by Emanuele in public, Chloe's smile stiffened. She looked over at Isabella, whom Emanuele was holding, with a flash of jealousy in her eyes.

Why did this wretched bitch Isabella get Emanuele's favor? Look at her, pale and looking older than her years. Look at her plain and cheap dress, her plump figure. What about her could compare to Chloe? She was a refined lady groomed by her parents, while Isabella was just a fatherless wild child. How could she compare to her? Chloe was clearly superior.

Isabella gradually regained her senses and looked at the man beside her. For some reason, Emanuele's presence made her feel safe at this moment. Moreover, he had scolded Chloe.

Watching Chloe being reprimanded, her expression uncomfortable, Isabella relaxed slightly. Chloe wasn't all that.

She smiled at Emanuele. "I'm just a bit tired from work, that's all."

"Then, after dinner, we can go back to the apartment early," Emanuele suggested, running his fingers through Isabella's hair.

"Okay."

The interactions between the two didn't go unnoticed by the others present. Chloe was furious, cursing Isabella in her mind, planning to find an opportunity to trip her up.

However, Sophia and Leo were content. They had always feared that Emanuele might not accept Isabella, but it seemed like their relationship was better than expected.

Sophia added, "Then let's hurry up and eat. After dinner, Emanuele, you can take Isabella back to the apartment."

"Emanuele and Isabella are living together?" Chloe was shocked. Had her cousin's relationship with Emanuele developed to this extent?

"Recently, Isabella was attacked by enemies, and Emanuele said he wanted to protect her closely to avoid any further danger," Sophia explained, growing more pleased with her stepson for wanting to protect Isabella.

Chloe stared at Isabella and Emanuele, stunned. This bitch Isabella had already seduced Emanuele in such a short time? Chloe was jealous. She also liked Emanuele. Today was their first meeting, but she had been instantly captivated by his handsome, manly appearance. She vowed to make Emanuele fall for her.

But was he getting along so well with Isabella? Did he like her? No, that couldn't be. Chloe thought, Isabella was so ugly and overweight. How could Emanuele be interested in her?

During dinner, Chloe tried to get close to Isabella. "Isabella, let's sit together, okay? Why does your stepbrother always reject me?"

Isabella's body trembled uncontrollably when she felt Chloe trying to sit next to her. She instinctively moved closer to Emanuele. Since when had Emanuele become her protector?

Emanuele also noticed Isabella's actions. He didn't know why, but it was clear that Isabella didn't like her cousin. He didn't like her either. The way she stared at him, like a hungry dog eyeing a piece of meat, was rather revolting. If it weren't for her being related to his stepmother and stepsister, he might have gouged out her eyes.

So he firmly declined Chloe's proposal, "Miss, I'd prefer it if you sat elsewhere. Don't disturb our little world."