My Second Marriage with the Mafia Kingpin novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Today, She’s Done For

"Nolan."

Nolan, who was busily giving instructions to the butlers, turned at Ashley’s call.

"Madam?" he responded. "Is the young master sleeping?"

"Yep!" she nodded. "By the way, Nolan, where’s the big boss?"

"The master already left, Madam. Why? Do you need anything?"

Ashley puffed her cheeks, hesitation clear in her eyes.

"Madam, whatever you need," Nolan said. "Please don’t hesitate. The master is not here, but if there’s anything you need or want, I can help you with it."

"I know, Nolan, but the thing is... only Lucian can give me what I need right now," she clicked her tongue lightly before stepping closer to him. "Nolan, I promised Primo I’d buy him something."

"Oh," Nolan nodded in understanding. "Well, I can ask someone to get it for you."

"But I told Primo I’d get it!" she stressed each word. "I promised I’d give it to him once he wakes up."

Distress was clear on her face, her hands on her hips, her gaze drifting as if searching for another solution. Then she turned back to Nolan.

"Can you call him?"

Nolan hesitated for a second before nodding.

"I can try," he said. "But I’m not sure if he’ll answer. The master is busy today."

"Let’s just try, okay? He might answer if it’s from you," she hummed, clasping her hands together, her eyes twinkling expectantly. "It’s the first time Primo asked me for something, and I don’t want to disappoint him."

Hearing Primo’s name, Nolan let out a quiet sigh and smiled.

At least she’s not acting on her own and wants the master to know, he thought.

With that, Nolan and Ashley went to the mansion’s lobby and tried calling Lucian. They tried three times, but it only rang.

"Still no answer?" she asked from the couch, watching Nolan shake his head. "Damn it."

A deep exhale escaped her as she bit her lip, pondering what else she could do. Seeing her reaction, Nolan felt a faint heaviness settle in his chest.

Since Ashley’s "change," he had never completely dismissed the possibility that she had simply changed her strategy. But after everything—after all the chances she had during the trip with Lucian, how she helped Dominion gain a powerful ally, her tantrum that "accidentally" saved Dominion from what could have been a disaster, and now nursing Primo—Nolan wanted to take a leap of faith.

Give her the benefit of the doubt, Nolan, he thought. Things might be better if we all did. Besides, the madam has always been clear about her intentions. Perhaps... she truly has changed.

Nolan drew a deep breath and carefully sat down beside her.

"How about I go out with you, Madam?" he suggested cautiously.

"Huh?" Ashley paused, turning her head toward him.

Once they were face-to-face, Nolan smiled. "I also don’t want to disappoint the young master, and I don’t want him to think the master is always the reason he can’t get what he wants."

"But Nolan, won’t we get in trouble if we go out without telling the big boss?"

"I won’t," he shook his head. "I’ve worked for Dominion since the master was young. He won’t get angry at me without hearing my reason."

Ashley blinked, her eyes fixed on him. "No, Nolan. It’s fine. I think with Lucian’s influence, we could get the game without a problem. I’ll just tell Primo I can’t get it today."

"No, Madam," Nolan shook his head. "The young master takes promises seriously. If you’ve given your word, he will hold on to it."

"But..."

Meanwhile, Lucian, who was seated in the backseat of the car, stared out the window, unaware that his phone in his suit pocket had lit up one last time, displaying a call from Nolan.

I wonder... why does today feel so odd?

At the same time, somewhere in the Di Carpio territory...

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