Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask (by Silver Spoon) novel Chapter 532

Chapter 532: Chapter 128 Dangerous Revelations

Daniel’s POV

Lila lay wrapped in peaceful sleep, her breathing soft and even against the silk sheets. I chose not to wake her after our passionate night that had stretched until dawn. Sleep remained elusive for me as my mind churned over the territorial threats closing in around us. I slipped quietly from our bedroom and made my way to the kitchen, where hushed voices drew my attention. Beckett and Katarina sat huddled over steaming coffee cups, their conversation carrying the weight of family business.

"Well, look what the famiglia dragged in," Beckett remarked when he spotted me, gesturing toward the dark circles shadowing my eyes.

"What can I say? Your sister has very high standards," I shot back with a knowing smirk. His expression immediately soured.

"Christ, spare me the details," Beckett groaned, making an exaggerated show of disgust. "Though I appreciate you two keeping the volume down last night." I couldn’t help but grin, remembering Lila’s valiant attempts to muffle her responses to my touch.

Katarina slid a ceramic mug across the marble counter toward me. "Where’s Lila now?"

"Still recovering from exhaustion," I replied, shooting Beckett a pointed look that made him huff dramatically.

"Perfect timing. We need to discuss some troubling intelligence," Katarina’s expression shifted to the serious mask she wore during family strategy sessions.

"What’s the situation?" I asked, immediately switching to my inspector’s mindset.

"My mother received some disturbing information through her network. Her housekeeper maintains connections with Connor’s domestic staff – Connor being the casino boss whose son Claire keeps pushing toward Lila," Katarina explained as I nodded, piecing together the territorial implications. "The housekeeper overheard Connor bragging to another underboss about his real intentions. He’s not planning to marry Lila to his son. He wants her for himself."

"That sick bastard!" I slammed my mug down hard enough to rattle the counter, fury blazing through my veins. Katarina quickly gestured for silence. "Has Claire completely lost her mind?"

"She’s nothing but poison, Daniel," Katarina stated coldly. "We debated whether to inform Lila directly or let you decide how to handle this family threat."

"This is absolutely insane," I growled through clenched teeth. "That woman refuses to accept defeat."

"She never has," Beckett agreed with a weary sigh. "And now she’s got serious muscle backing her plays. If Connor wants my sister that desperately, he’ll throw his entire operation behind Claire’s schemes."

"We need to end this permanently," I declared, seeing only one path that would guarantee Lila’s safety.

"Any strategic ideas?" Katarina asked, her eyes fixed intently on mine.

"Yes. I’m going to make Lila my wife," I announced.

Beckett shook his head firmly. "She’ll refuse if she thinks it’s just another arranged marriage to avoid Claire’s machinations."

"For God’s sake, Beckett, do you seriously think I’d marry your sister just to outmaneuver those vultures?" I snapped, my irritation flaring. My devotion to Lila transcended any political maneuvering or family alliance.

"I understand your motives," Beckett said calmly. "But my sister inherited our family’s stubborn streak. If she discovers Connor’s true plans beforehand, she’ll reject your proposal, convinced it’s motivated purely by strategic necessity. And if she learns about it afterward, she’ll torment herself wondering if your feelings were genuine."

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