Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask (by Silver Spoon) novel Chapter 249

Chapter 249: Chapter 33 Letter Brings Fear

Threats

Gemma’s POV

I hadnt seen Dominic since earlier this week when he left to handle some urgent family business with his nephew Vincenzo. After encouraging him to focus on Thorne family matters, I seized the opportunity to help Mom prepare for our upcoming relocation to the new safe house that Caleb had arranged for us.

Time seemed to slip away effortlessly. Don Caleb had assigned me the task of redesigning both his private office and his sister Cora’s workspace at their legitimate front company, which I found absolutely thrilling. The only dark cloud hanging over this exciting project was having to endure Monica, that venomous snake who worked as receptionist and seized every opportunity to make my life miserable.

Monica launched into her usual routine as she spotted me heading toward Don Caleb’s office. "Certain individuals with their shiny foreheads seem to believe theyre untouchable around here just because they caught a capo’s attention."

I fixed the don’s poisonous employee with my most expressionless stare. "You must be completely obsessed with me. Listen carefully, sweet Monica, do me a favor and leave me alone whenever humanly possible."

"Better watch your step, you little nobody," she hissed back venomously.

I glanced skyward dramatically. "Dear God, please help me resist the overwhelming desire to introduce some peoples faces to concrete."

Monica stepped closer, her voice dripping with false sweetness. "Allow me to offer you some friendly guidance, precious Gemma. You might want to start browsing job listings because your little protected status here has an expiration date."

"You know what, Monica? I would totally value your perspective, but my patience meter just hit empty."

Jude emerged from the elevator, walking in our direction. As one of Caleb’s trusted soldiers, he sensed the brewing tension between us and addressed us with genuine concern. "Is there some kind of issue happening here, ladies?"

"Not at all, Jude, everythings perfectly fine." I shot Monica a look, noting the pure venom radiating from her gaze. Before making my exit, I decided to deliver one final jab. "Just so were crystal clear, darling Monica, whatever beef you have with me belongs entirely to you." I blew her an exaggerated kiss and swept into Don Caleb’s office with Jude trailing behind me.

"Gemma, whats the real story here?" Jude inquired once we were alone in the don’s office.

"Jude, that woman never passes up an opportunity to get under my skin. Im just maintaining my cheerful facade to avoid having Dominic turn her into fish food."

Jude erupted in laughter. "Gemma, youre absolutely incorrigible. This wall color you selected for the don is stunning."

"Gorgeous, isnt it? Im completely in love with this project."

"Your aesthetic sense is impeccable. Just keep brushing off Monica. Dominic would lose his mind if she caused you real trouble." Jude gave me a conspiratorial wink before departing to handle his security rounds.

Later in the week brought a phone call from Dominic. The moment I picked up, he launched into his complaints with that familiar possessive growl.

"This situation is completely unacceptable, Gemma. You should come with a warning label from the surgeon general."

"What are you talking about?" I asked, genuinely confused. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"A big red warning stating that you cause severe physical and psychological addiction to dangerous men." I dissolved into hysterical laughter at his ridiculous declaration.

"Dominic, you are absolutely ridiculous."

"My beautiful goddess, out of all the places your mind could wander, you refuse to leave mine. Its becoming a serious problem. I cannot concentrate on family business." Dominic let out an exaggerated sigh while I continued cackling.