The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn) novel Chapter 306

Chapter 306: Daddy, Please Help Me!

Meanwhile, in one of the private rooms inside the Martinez family residence, the air felt heavy, thick with unspoken fury.

Then,

Smack!

The slap sound was sharp and violent, echoing against the walls like a gunshot. It rang so loudly that even the crystal chandelier above seemed to tremble in response.

Natalie Martinez staggered back, her head snapping to the side.

A burning sensation exploded across her cheek, spreading fast, as if thousands of ants were crawling beneath her skin.

She lifted her hand instinctively, touching her face with trembling fingers.

It felt hot and swollen.

Her gaze slowly rose to meet her father’s.

Blake Martinez stood before her, tall and unmoving, his expression carved from ice.

At that moment, he did not look like a powerful businessman or the head of the Martinez family. He looked like death itself, silent and merciless.

"You useless daughter," Blake said coldly, his voice devoid of emotion.

Natalie opened her mouth, prepared words already dissolving on her tongue.

However, nothing came out.

The confidence she once carried vanished completely the moment she met his eyes. Her thoughts scattered, betraying her entirely.

"How dare you try to attack Axel Knight without asking me?" Blake continued, his tone lowering dangerously. "Do you even know what kind of man he is?"

"But Daddy," Natalie finally forced out, her voice shaky.

Smack!

Another slap landed across her face, and this time sounded a lot harder than the first. Her body swayed violently, and she nearly collapsed to the floor.

Her vision blurred, tears instantly gathering in her eyes. She clenched her fists, swallowing the cry that threatened to escape.

She said nothing, but the fury burning in her gaze was unmistakable.

Blake did not care.

"Axel Knight is not someone you can toy with," he snapped. "You do not approach him. You do not provoke him. He is someone even I cannot afford to offend lightly."

Natalie’s lips trembled.

"I only wanted to warn him," she said weakly. "That woman and her child. They are a threat."

"A threat?" Blake laughed, humorless and sharp. "You turned yourself into a joke, Natalie. A disgrace that the entire internet is mocking."

She flinched.

"You thought spreading rumors would break him?" he continued. "Instead, he crushed you without even showing his face. Every article, every headline, every disgusting detail. That was him showing restraint."

Natalie’s heart pounded violently in her chest. She had known Axel would retaliate, but not like this. Not so thoroughly. Not so mercilessly. Not so fast.

Blake turned away from her, walking toward the seating area. He sat down on the single sofa with measured calm, crossing one leg over the other. His eyes never left her.

"Sit," he ordered.

Natalie hesitated before slowly sitting on the sofa opposite him. Her hands clenched tightly in her lap, nails digging into her skin.

Blake exhaled, attempting to rein in his anger.

"Now tell me," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "What is your plan to fix the mess you created?"

At first, she did not know who had exposed her secrets. But the moment her father summoned her to the family residence, she understood immediately. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Silence filled the room.

Natalie stared at the floor, her thoughts racing desperately. No matter how she turned it, there was no escape. Her reputation was ruined. Her power was gone. And Axel Knight had cornered her perfectly.

Slowly, she looked up at her father.

"Dad," she whispered, tears finally spilling down her cheeks. "Please help me."

Blake watched her for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Finally, he sighed deeply.

"For now," he said, "you are grounded."

Hope flickered in Natalie’s eyes. At least her father will clean up her mess.

"You will stay in the old cabin," Blake continued. "You will do nothing. Speak to no one. I will handle the rest."

Relief washed over her. "Thank you, Dad," she said quickly. "I will listen. I promise."

But her relief was shattered when Blake picked up his phone and called his right-hand man.

"Send her to the old cabin," he instructed calmly. "Take her phone and anything that can access the internet. Do not allow her to leave her room. Lock it if necessary. She stays there until I say otherwise."

Natalie’s face was drained of color.

"Dad," she cried out, standing abruptly. "You cannot imprison me. Please. Daddy."

Her pleas were cut short as two guards entered the room and grabbed her arms.

"Dad," she screamed as they dragged her away. "Please! I will behave. Please!"

Blake did not look at her again.

The door closed behind her, sealing her fate in a cruel, eerie silence.