In His Grasp: A Mafia Romance novel Chapter 72

Chapter 72: He Doesn't Want to Know How Sad She Is

When Sophia found out that Emanuele was planning to marry Isabella off to Clark, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Oh my goodness, what on earth is happening? Isabella, you've just graduated. Emanuele can't possibly want you to get married! I can't let you go through with this!"

At the very least, it should be someone Isabella likes. But she knew Isabella wouldn't lie, and this was Emanuele's decision. Oh God, why would Emanuele want to marry Isabella to someone?

"Don't worry, Isabella. Let me talk to your stepfather," Sophia said as she picked up the phone.

"Leo, what's going on? Why is Emanuele insisting that Isabella get married?" She had never heard Emanuele mention this before, and now he was saying that Isabella would marry Clark in a week. This was hard to accept.

Although her own time with Isabella had decreased since she got married, Isabella was her only daughter, and she didn't want to just give away her happiness for the rest of her life.

"I haven't heard of this either," Leo was also puzzled. "But I believe Emanuele must have his reasons. I'll ask him."

Coincidentally, Emanuele had also arrived today, and he overheard Sophia talking to Isabella and learned that she had told her mother about the impending marriage.

"It's like this, the situation is tense right now, and Isabella is in danger. The Sicilian Mafia is targeting her, and marrying Clark, the head of the Canadian Mafia, is the best choice to ensure her safety. Clark, you've met him, he's a good guy, and Isabella will be happy with him," Emanuele calmly explained his reasoning to Sophia and Leo.

Sophia and Leo exchanged a look, and they realized that Emanuele was probably right. Chicago was currently facing great risks, with the Sicilian Mafia eyeing them, and their subordinates dropping like flies. No one knew whose head the Grim Reaper's scythe would swing toward next.

After marrying Leo, Sophia knew the risks she would have to shoulder as the Queen of the Mafia. Though Emanuele was powerful, they didn't know how long he could keep up his strength. If he was in danger, that would put their whole family at risk. Isabella wouldn't escape either.

Thinking about it, Sophia spoke to Isabella over the phone, "Isabella, did you hear that? Emanuele is doing this for your own good. We don't have any other choice, and you should trust him. He's doing it to ensure your safety."

"Yeah, I agree with Emanuele's idea," Leo added, emphasizing the rationale behind the decision. "Isabella, just follow through with the wedding. It's all for your benefit."

On the other end of the line, Isabella realized that even her mother thought Emanuele's decision was right. If marrying Clark was the way to secure her happiness, and it had come to this point, what else could she say?

Isabella felt like she was engulfed in darkness, with no light to be seen. She could barely breathe, tears streaming down her face, yet she didn't want anyone to know her vulnerability. Without saying a word, she hung up the phone.

Isabella lay weakly on her bed, her tears long dried. She felt like an empty doll without a soul.

Lilly paced outside Isabella's room, walking back and forth. She looked at Tony and Harry and said, "What can we do now? I feel like Isabella, locked up in her room, will eventually go mad."