Rossi’s POV
Perfect! With daddy’s generous donation from the family vault, I could finally visit the doctor who would orchestrate this elaborate pregnancy charade within our syndicate’s underground medical network. The fake test results and bribed nurse who doctored Caleb’s mandatory blood work surveillance had already drained my personal accounts. But I knew exactly which pressure points to exploit with father - a dramatic tantrum about family honor always loosened his grip on the family coffers. The money he transferred would cover the initial ultrasound fabrication with plenty remaining for maintaining appearances at the upcoming territory meetings.
The moment father’s armored sedan disappeared beyond the estate gates, I slipped out and dialed the doctor’s secured line. Monica had connected me with this particular medical professional operating within our crime family’s protection network, and despite her being a complete fraud, she proved surprisingly resourceful in navigating syndicate politics. I possessed intimate knowledge of father’s illicit affair with her, having tailed them to their secret safe house rendezvous multiple times through the industrial district. While I hadn’t weaponized that information yet, Monica remained compliant as long as father’s protection payments kept flowing. Should cooperation falter, creating a public scandal exposing their liaison to rival families remained an attractive option.
"Dr. Edward’s private clinic."
"Hello Dr. Edward, Rossi calling."
"Ah yes, my expectant fraud client from the syndicate."
"The woman about to make you considerably wealthier through family connections," I shot back with icy sarcasm. His condescending tone grated against my nerves like fingernails on concrete.
"Naturally, though payment remains outstanding according to our arrangement. Have you actually conceived yet, my dear?"
"Progress is being made through various channels. Can we arrange a meeting? I have your initial blood money prepared."
"Excellent development for our mutual benefit. I’m at my private residence currently. The address will arrive via encrypted message momentarily."
The man disconnected without ceremony! Had I not desperately required his services for infiltrating Caleb’s inner circle, I would have unleashed absolute fury backed by family muscle. His message revealed a location a short drive away in the neutral zone. The building’s front desk security had clearance for my arrival under an assumed identity. When I pressed his doorbell, he appeared wearing nothing except silk boxer shorts.
"Planning to dress properly for syndicate business?" I inquired, scanning his moderately fit physique. While not conventionally attractive by mafia standards, he maintained decent physical conditioning for someone operating in our dangerous circles.
"This attire suffices perfectly for our private transaction. Where’s my compensation?"
"Eager for blood money, aren’t we?"
"In numerous aspects regarding family politics, darling."
"First, explain your methodology for deceiving syndicate leadership."
Tonight’s plan involved attending Austin’s gathering and engaging in marathon intimacy until sunrise within the safety of allied family territory. Eventually pregnancy would occur through persistent effort. Perhaps Dr. Edward’s contribution had already taken root according to syndicate medical predictions.
Austin practically sprinted toward me upon arrival at the heavily guarded compound, his adoration embarrassingly obvious to other crime family members present.
"Jade, you look absolutely stunning tonight for our family gathering! Let me fetch your beverage from the private bar immediately."
"Austin darling, I came exclusively for you and family business. Should we find somewhere more intimate within the compound?" Avoiding my other syndicate associates remained crucial - I hadn’t confirmed attendance with anyone through proper channels. The strategy involved proceeding directly to his secured bedroom and remaining until morning under family protection.
"Seriously, gorgeous princess? That’s incredible for our families! Follow me to the private quarters."
His pet names made my skin crawl with their lack of sophistication, but maintaining harmony within syndicate alliances remained essential for long-term planning. I accompanied him upstairs through the heavily secured corridors, engaging the reinforced door locks before pulling him close with calculated seduction.
We spent the entire night together within the compound’s protection. Austin’s bedroom performance remained consistently disappointing despite family breeding expectations - while he’d claimed my virginity years ago during a territorial celebration, he’d never delivered genuine satisfaction worthy of crime family standards. Actually, no man had ever brought me to climax according to my exacting syndicate expectations. I suspected my obsession with Caleb created this problem, knowing instinctively that he could provide the pleasure others couldn’t through his dominant family position.
Before dawn broke over the estate grounds, I dressed silently and slipped away, leaving Austin unconscious across rumpled sheets within the secured compound. An armored sedan carried me home where exhaustion finally claimed me after the night’s calculated efforts. The sacrifices I endured for infiltrating Caleb’s syndicate position knew no bounds, but eventually every calculated risk would deliver the ultimate prize - his complete devotion and our combined family power controlling the entire territory.

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