Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask novel Chapter 327

327 Chapter 111 Guard Dog Deal

327 Chapter 111 Guard Dog Deal

Dominic’s POV 1

The secure living room of my downtown safe house buzzed with comfortable conversation as we discussed plans for an upcoming family gathering when Nadia decided to check in on her children via encrypted video call.

“Hi, Mom! Where are you now?” Carmen’s voice rang through the reinforced tablet, her eyes bright with what appeared to be innocence though I had long since learned not to trust those deceptively angelic looks.

“Hi, sweetie! We’re in Madrid, waiting for our connection flight. Are you two staying out of trouble?” Nadia looked relaxed and carefree, clearly enjoying her European vacation with Quentin, far from the bloodstained streets of Port Serenity.

Carmen didn’t miss a beat. “I always stay out of trouble, Mom. As for Vincenzo…” she threw a sideways glance at her brother, “well, he’s a teenage boy in a mafia family. Can’t expect miracles.” Her tone dripped with sisterly disdain, which made me smile despite the dangerous implications of her words.

“That’s completely unfair, Carmen,” Vincenzo protested immediately. “Mom, I conduct myself with proper family honor. Always behaving like a future made man should.” Carmen rolled her eyes as Nadia laughed. “That’s wonderful. Keep it up so your mother can travel more often without worrying about Thorne family reputation.”

My eyebrows shot up. She had barely escaped the family’s iron grip and was already planning her next vacation? Before I could comment on the security risks, Nadia requested, “Let me talk to your uncle and Gemina.”

Gemma and I took the tablet, exchanging pleasantries with Nadia and Quentin. Throughout our conversation, I felt persistent nudging at my ribs Carmen was getting impatient with our family politics discussion. Deciding to cut to the chase before this sibling rivalry escalated into something requiring family intervention, I interrupted. “Sis, I need to ask you something important,” I said directly, using my Capo voice. “Go ahead, Dominic.” Nadia was only half paying attention as Quentin whispered something in her ear that made her laugh softly, probably some joke about European law enforcement.

329 Chapter 113 Unexpected Sparks

residence, which I happily provided.

“Now you just need to fill this fortress with little soldiers!” Ivy remarked as we finished surveying our defensive positions.

“Not so fast, Ivy!” I grinned. “I’m perfectly content borrowing your little warriors for

now.”

We returned to the te escort. I hurried o

everyone into th

“Girls! How

introducin

Once w up, b

m

ust as Vincenzo arrived with Brenda and Phoebe under t them, noting how our security protocols had relaxed osphere.

ve you in our home!” I embraced them warmly before ssembled crew.

the reinforced table near our secured pool area, Brenda spoke out concerned. “Gemma, could you maybe offer some guidance to

tion, Phoebe?” I turned my attention to her, immediately recognizing pression I’d seen too often in our world.

d heavily. “It’s Hunter. I let myself fall for him again, and he destroyed me.

unter from Xavier’s crew?” Ruby interjected, her face darkening.

same one,” I confirmed, watching Ruby’s expression turn murderous. “What did o this time, Phoebe?”

fter you two ended things, he contacted me,” Phoebe explained, staring at her hands. “We went out several times, and I got swept away. Then we ran into each other at a family gathering-one he’d deliberately kept me from-and he acted like he’d never seen me before. He was there with another woman from a rival family.”

“What a complete waste of oxygen!” Ruby snarled.

“The worst p

confront

and h

bac

xt day acting normal, wanting to meet up. When I

say we weren’t exclusive, were just ‘having fun anted without explanations.” Phoebe blinked

yes flashed with lethal intent.

329 Chapter 113 Unexpected Sparks

“I ended it immediately. Told him this arrangement wasn’t acceptable and to stay away from me. But it still hurts,” Phoebe admitted.

Zoe leaned forward, determination radiating from her like heat. “You know what you need? A man who actually values you! We’re going to teach you some things. Stay close to us, and you’ll see results!”

“And there she goes-Phoebe just became Zoe’s new mission,” Ivy laughed knowingly. “Don’t worry, Phoebe,” Lila reassured her with a gentle touch. “I was her last project- completely hopeless-but look at me now! She performs miracles.”

“ZANDER!” Dominic’s commanding voice announced our final arrival.

“Zander?” the women asked in unison, curiosity evident.

“Zander is my stepfather’s son from his previous marriage. We grew up like siblings,” I explained. “Somehow, he and Dominic became childhood allies and treat each other like blood brothers.”

“Wow, Gemma, he’s absolutely stunning!” Nora commented appreciatively.

“He is. Handsome, honorable, and a trauma surgeon. I always say Zander is practically flawless,” I replied, watching him approach our protected gathering.

“Sweet mother of God! Are all the world’s most dangerous women assembled here today? Why didn’t you warn me, Beautiful?” Zander greeted us with his characteristic charm, his medical bag discretely positioned for any emergency.

“I was protecting you from them-they’re all claimed. Didn’t want them abandoning their men for you,” I teased.

Γ

“Not all of us are claimed,” Zoe interjected with a predatory grin, gesturing coward Phoebe. “Phoebe’s completely available.”

Zander’s gaze shifted from me to Phoebe, and I noticed something change in his expression-a spark of genuine interest I hadn’t seen before.

“Allow me to introduce myself properly.” Zander moved toward her with the confidence of someone accustomed to life-or-death situations, extending his hand. Phoebe took it with shy hesitation. “I’m Zander. The honor is entirely mine, Phoebe.” He brought her hand to his lips, causing her cheeks to flush.

“The honor is mine, Zander,” Phoebe responded, uncharacteristically timid.

327 Chapter 111 Guard Dog Deal

The pure excitement in her dark eyes was worth every bit of trouble this dog would undoubtedly create in our dangerous world.

Comment 0

Leave the first comment for this chapter.

图

Send Gift

Swipe left to continue >

hapter 113 Unexpected Sparks

your heart tell you?” I countered.

r to be”

et time provide that answer. As long as it feels right and she continues to be al to you, just let things develop naturally. You’re both young, but plenty of uples start dating as teenagers and stay together for life,” I reassured him, and he odded in agreement.

I found Vincenzo’s youthful uncertainties and discoveries endearing. It brought me joy to be part of his journey-he was definitely growing into an exceptional young man.

Comment 0

Leave the first comment for this chapter.

图

Send Gift

Swipe left to continue >

330 Chapter 114 Street Confrontation Erupts

330 Chapter 114 Street Confrontation Erupts

Dominic’s POV

“Good morning, household!” I strode into the kitchen Monday morning, feeling particularly satisfied after reviewing the weekend’s laundering reports. My entrance was met with warm laughter and a chorus of greetings that filled our heavily secured penthouse with positive energy.

“Kids, hurry up and brush those teeth. We can’t have you late for school,” Gemma urged Carmen and Vincenzo, who were still finishing their breakfast under the watchful eyes of our armed security detail stationed discreetly throughout the

residence.

Brandon, our head of personal security, placed his empty coffee cup in the sink and headed toward the door with his usual alert demeanor. “I’ll be conducting the perimeter sweep, children,” he announced as Maia, one of our trained female bodyguards, followed him out to prepare the armored vehicles.

I couldn’t resist wrapping my arms around Gemma from behind. “Good morning, Songbird,” I whispered, planting a lingering kiss on her lips that made my blood surge with the same intensity I felt during high-stakes territory negotiations.

She returned my embrace, her arms circling my neck as she whispered seductively in my ear, “Good morning, my dangerous man. We have the fortress all to ourselves this morning.”

My excitement surged instantly. “I’ll get these kids moving at record speed,” I promised, but Gemma pulled me toward the reinforced steel table, insisting! sit down for breakfast first.

Carmen and Vincenzo finished their morning routine in a flurry, shouting barely comprehensible goodbyes as they dashed out the door surrounded by their security escort. Everything felt perfect in our controlled domain, and I couldn’t wait to have some quality alone time with my queen.

We had just settled in the bulletproof living room, discussing our plans for managing the week’s operations with the children, when the encrypted doorbell interrupted our conversation. Gemma went to check the security monitor, and in waltzed Xavier as if he owned half the Thorne territory.

09:40

326 Chapter 110 Dog Debt Collection

her tone reminding me exactly of the way Don Caleb addressed subordinates who failed to deliver.

The scene was absolutely comical – Carmen with her serious business demeanor, Dominic utterly confused despite his reputation for strategic thinking, and Vincenzo howling with laughter. I couldn’t help joining in, knowing this was the kind of normalcy we rarely rienced in our world.

“Refres

atten

“A

mory, dear niece,” Dominic set down his fork and gave Carmen his full ing her with the same respect he showed to family associates.

furry, four-legged creature. I’m still waiting for one to appear at my en replied with perfect sarcasm that would make any Frost proud.

minic grunted. “Carmen, our arrangement didn’t exactly work out as ue to certain family complications.”

my fault if you’re incompetent at keeping promises. I did everything you asked do during the situation with Gemma,” Carmen crossed her delicate arms antly.

on’t you think you’re being a bit disrespectful to a Capo?” Dominic narrowed his yes at her, though his tone remained playful.

“I think sooner or later you’ll need my help again, and being in debt to me won’t help you secure my cooperation,” Carmen calmly sipped her juice with the composure of someone born into this life.

“I think you should honor your debts, Dominic!” I teased him, knowing family loyalty extended to keeping promises to children.

“Yeah, uncle, the worst part is that with your talent for creating complicated situations, you’ll need our assistance again very soon,” Vincenzo joined in.

“Et tu, Gemma?” Dominic looked at me with surprise. “And I don’t see how this involves you, Vincenzo.”

“Well, if Mon

old eno

“You

d

have a dog, maybe she’ll let me have a drum set for when I’m

ns,” Vincenzo looked up hopefully.

nts to madness!” Dominic shook his head in

return from Chicago, I’ll speak with your mom

330 Chapter 114 Street Confrontation Erupts

concrete.

Xavier answered with military precision, “Elza and Beatrix.”

I felt a familiar headache building, the same one I got before ordering eliminations. “What are those targets plotting Now?”

“That’s just it—we don’t have solid intelligence, but they’re definitely coordinating some kind of operation against us,” Xavier explained, his voice taking on the edge he used during hostile territory briefings. “Elza cornered me at the underground club on Saturday. Thank god Ruby wasn’t conducting surveillance there.”

“What happened? Give me a complete tactical report, Xavier,” I pressed, anxiety building like pressure in a weapon’s chamber.

“She trapped me in the restricted locker area and initiated aggressive contact-really aggressive. We had words, and I barely extracted myself from the situation. But she made it strategically clear that she and Beatrix aren’t going to repeat the tactical errors Yara made. They’re planning a coordinated assault to separate us from our women.” Xavier’s voice carried the tension of someone who’d narrowly escaped enemy

territory.

“Did you brief Ruby on this incident?” I asked, though I already knew the answer from his defensive posture.

“Of course not! Ruby would initiate lethal protocols if she discovered I was isolated in a restricted area with that unstable operative while she was unclothed.” Xavier ran his hands through his hair with the nervous energy of someone avoiding friendly fire. “You need to provide her with full disclosure, Xavier. If she receives even fragmentary intelligence about this from any other source, the consequences will be far more severe,” I warned with the authority of someone who’d survived similarfrelationship warfare.

“Maybe you’re strategically correct,” he conceded. “But we need to neutralize those targets, and fast!”

Caleb joined our tactical discussion, “We need to identify their operational weaknesses. I only managed to eliminate Yara as a threat when Xavier uncovered her compromising alliance with Austin.”

Xavier and I exchanged knowing glances that carried the weight of shared combat experience. “Austin might possess useful intelligence,” I suggested.

330 Chapter 114 Street Confrontation Erupts

Xavier nodded with military efficiency. “Confirmed. I’ll establish contact and conduct reconnaissance. After we exposed Yara’s betrayal, he underwent significant behavioral modifications. We maintain almost cooperative relations how.”

“Solid operational plan. Maintain communication protocols,” I said, standing to extract myself from the meeting.

“Where are you deploying?” Caleb asked.

“Back to my goddess while the young ones are still securing their educational positions,” I replied with a smile, heading out through the compound’s sophisticated security

I was

in

my home territory when I felt someone execute an ambush grab eatrix had successfully infiltrated our neighborhood perimeter.

ould you relocate your operations without briefing me? I demand sance of your new stronghold. After all, that’s where we’ll establish our ase after we’re united in marriage, right?” she proclaimed loudly enough for ntire civilian population to hear.

ave you suffered complete mental breakdown, Beatrix? Release me immediately!” I struggled to break free, but she clung to me like a professional interrogator-the more I fought, the tighter she maintained her tactical grip.

I was completely stunned by this breach of our territorial security. If Gemma witnessed this compromising position, I’d face serious internal conflict. Xavier was strategically correct about neutralizing these threats, but I couldn’t even break her operational hold.

Suddenly, Beatrix released a pained shriek that echoed through the neighborhood, and her ori

ened. After regaining my tactical balance, I turned to see Gemma yanking

fierce determination of someone executing a perfectly planned uation would have been tactically amusing if it weren’t such a

ter.

wrong day to breach my territory, you home-invading enemy

Gemma yelled, maintaining her strategic grip as Beatrix tried desperately free from what was clearly superior combat training. “I’m going to teach you pect other women’s claimed assets!”

ickly grabbed my encrypted phone and sent an emergency tactical message to

330 Chapter 114 Street Confrontation Erupts

Xavier requesting immediate backup with Caleb. I stood frozen, calculating whether to separate the combatants or allow Gemma to deliver the punishment this territorial violation clearly warranted.