Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion 18 novel Chapter 9

“So, you see, that family member that I have chosen is my son. Trust me, it’s much better than marrying me, is it not?” the boss said, laughing at his own sick joke.

I stared at the document in shock as my hand shook. If I tear this paper apart, will that void the contract? I guess not…

As I was deep in thought as to what I should do next, the boss’s mobile phone started to ring loudly, disturbing the tense atmosphere in the room.

“What? I see…and? We’ll cover it…give her the best treatment,” the boss spoke through the phone.

The conversation came to an end and the boss looked at me with a sad face and I wondered what that whole phone call was about.

“The man that took your grandmother to the hospital just called,” the boss said solemnly.

“How is she?” I asked with worry.

“I think she already knew this but…I guess she never told you. Your grandmother has stage four lung cancer…” the boss said making a regrettable face.

“What…?” I whispered so softly that I bet he couldn’t hear me as my shock took over.

“The doctors are not sure how much longer she has left…” the boss continued.

“That can’t be…she…” I mumbled under my breath.

“I’ve told the hospital to give her the best treatment and of course, I’m willing to shoulder the expenses…” the boss suggested with a smile.

“If only I would marry your son?” I quickly completed his thought for him in anger. Was he seriously using my grandmother to negotiate with me right now?

“You’re smart. You’re catching on really fast. I could force you with the debt contract alone but…since I really like you, I’ll throw in a bonus and take care of your dear grandmother for you too. I mean, there’s no way you can afford her medical bills right now, right? She’s going to have to stay in the hospital for god knows how long…” the old man said with a sad face. I wasn’t sure if he was genuinely sad or feeling completely lucky for having another thing to use against me.

The other thing that had been bugging me since the very beginning was…

“Why me? I’m sure there are plenty of other women for you to choose from. Why does it have to be me?” I asked with a mix of confusion and curiosity.

“It has to be you,” the boss said slowly as he stressed every word.

“Why?” I asked.

“Because I’m sure that my son can fall in love…if it’s with you…” the boss replied with certainty.

That’s it. This man is completely out of his mind.

I was sure that his son wouldn’t fall in love with me and vice versa. The other thing I was also sure of was that I couldn’t afford my grandmother’s hospital bills. I also can’t seem to leave this place…alive. It didn’t seem like I had any other choice.