Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion 18 novel Chapter 100

It was clear that Hayden shared my sentiment of not wanting to be part of this. However, I could tell that Hayden was paying enough attention and seemed to be committed to playing his part as the representative of the Torex gang. I guess they call that a sense of responsibility.

“I don’t have to do anything, right?” I asked just to make sure.

“You do. Look pretty and smile. No matter what anyone says, just smile. Do not answer any questions. I’ll do all the talking. Even if someone directs a question at you, just smile,” Hayden instructed.

Those were some pretty harsh instructions. I nodded in acknowledgement. Not quite understanding what was going on, I would rather not say anything wrong either.

When it was time, the few maids that came along helped me dress while the make-up artist made up my face and the hair stylist styled my hair. They also helped make up and style Hayden’s hair. When we were both dressed, the whole event started to feel real. Well, at least the annoying feeling of wearing high heels that were too high felt very real to me.

Hayden looked like a movie star straight out of a spy action movie. He’s so hot in his immaculate white suit and new hair style. I couldn’t help but stare and prayed that he wouldn’t realize. However, knowing that it was Hayden, he probably realized straight away. Although, he was too focused on thinking about something that he didn’t comment on it.

“Let’s go,” Hayden said as he offered me his arm when we were ready to go.

I placed my hand on his arm and nodded obediently. Just like Hayden had said to me earlier ‘be careful and don’t die’. I intended to do just that tonight.

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The bright red dress that I had on felt too tight around the waist just as I had expected. Although my reflection looked very pleasing to the eye in the mirror, the price for that was my lack of comfort. Hayden led me to where the evening gala was being held for the night along with Luka and a few other men who were supposed to be acting as our bodyguards.

The atmosphere seemed festive enough, but I could feel an underlying sense of tension in the air. There were a lot more people that I had anticipated. Of course, I didn’t know who was who at all. Surprisingly, there were more women there on the scene. I was far from being the only one. It seemed that it was common for men to bring an escort or two to the event with them. Perhaps that was why the boss wanted me to accompany Hayden in the first place.

“Torex…” a low voice said from behind us.

I could sense Luka and the men stiffen around us as they became very alert. Hayden on the other hand seemed so relaxed and at ease. We turned towards the voice that had just called out to us. It was an old man dressed in a very expensive-looking grey suit. All of his hair was white, and he had a very serious look in his grey eyes.

“Mr. Antonio, it is an honor to meet you,” Hayden said smoothly.

I felt the old man’s eyes on me, and I quickly smiled just like Hayden had ordered. Smile and don’t say anything.