Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask (by Silver Spoon) novel Chapter 370

Chapter 370: Chapter 154 Shattered Peace

Gemma’s POV

The steaming hot shower had worked miracles on both my body and spirit. By the time I joined everyone at the breakfast table in Dominic’s fortified penthouse, my stomach was growling with hunger, eager to make up for the hellish night I had endured. We gathered around the massive mahogany table, laughing and chatting about mundane family matters while Vincenzo not-so-subtly slipped pieces of bacon to Amber beneath the table, pretending we couldn’t see his covert feeding operation.

After the brutal interrogation and near-execution I had survived just hours before, being surrounded by these three incredible people who were doing everything in their power to make me smile felt like the most potent medicine. Their fierce loyalty and protective affection were exactly what I needed to recover from my brush with death.

"Gemma, what would you say to having lunch at the club today? Just the four of us?" Dominic suggested, his emerald eyes bright with genuine enthusiasm.

"The Social Union?" I asked, considering the proposal carefully.

Dominic shook his head firmly. "No, the Thorne Sports Complex. Their restaurant is exceptional, and they have this stunning integrated natural preserve. I think you would find it peaceful."

"That sounds absolutely perfect," I agreed, warming to the idea immediately. "Let’s do it."

The kids seemed equally thrilled about this change in our usual routine. The Thorne Sports Complex was truly a breathtaking facility—sprawling manicured grounds seamlessly blending with untouched wilderness. It offered countless athletic facilities, recreational activities, a luxury spa, an upscale restaurant, and an intimate café, all heavily secured by family personnel disguised as staff.

The restaurant proved to be every bit as spectacular as Dominic had promised. Surrounded by lush vegetation and positioned beside a small natural waterfall that cascaded down a stone wall, creating the most soothing ambient soundtrack imaginable. We selected a private outdoor table to fully immerse ourselves in the stunning natural surroundings, with Dominic’s security detail maintaining discrete watch positions.

"Still not tired of this little troublemaker, sweetheart? You even brought your precious nephews to dine with her."

I recognized that venomous voice immediately and felt my good mood evaporate like smoke. Beatrix. How did this psychotic woman manage to track us down here? I exhaled sharply in pure frustration.

Dominic’s handsome features hardened into the cold mask I knew meant someone was about to suffer. "Watch how you address my fiancée, Beatrix. I am not in the mood for your pathetic games today."

"When will you finally understand that she is completely wrong for you?" Beatrix pressed forward, her calculating eyes filled with malicious intent as she glared at me. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

I could not restrain myself any longer. "Oh, really? And who exactly is right for him? You?"

"Yes, me!" Beatrix declared with completely unearned confidence. "Get it through your thick skull, you little troublemaker. You are nothing but a temporary distraction. He will end up with me, even if I have to eliminate you permanently." She seemed to have conveniently forgotten about the thorough beating I had administered to her previously.

"Auntie, please calm yourself! Getting this agitated is not good for the baby," Vincenzo intervened swiftly, rising from his chair to position himself protectively between Beatrix and me. Even with him blocking my direct line of sight, I could still see Beatrix’s face transform with complete shock.

"Baby? This troublemaker is carrying a child? That is absolutely impossible! Dominic?" Her voice wavered between utter disbelief and genuine distress. It was the first time I had ever heard her use my fiancé’s actual name instead of one of her nauseating pet endearments.

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