The Mafia's Dark Obsession novel Chapter 4

Isabella tightened the jacket around her shoulder as they headed outside.

Mario who had been waiting patiently, spotted them and hurried towards the waiting car.

Some of the other gang members noticed Antonio and Isabella, and they whispered within themselves. It was very rare for a slave to be bought at such high amount.

Pedro noticed Antonio and he quickly excused himself from the men he was discussing with.

"Antonio." He called out.

Antonio frowned impatiently and turned around.

"Sì, Pedro."

"Are you leaving so soon? I thought you might stick around for a while."

Then his gaze shifted to Isabella and he leered at her.

"She's a pretty one." He mentioned. "You lucky bastard. How did you snag her before anyone else could buy her?"

He reached out to touch her face, but Antonio's hand shot out and grabbed him, stopping him halfway.

"Remember my rule, amico." He muttered. "This one is mine. Don't touch her."

Pedro grinned and retracted his hand. "Forgive me. I just thought maybe..."

"I have a lot of things to do today, so have your fun." Antonio cut him short, leaving no room for any other discussion.

One of the bodyguards opened the door and he gently pushed Isabella inside, his hand resting slightly on her back. Next he got in after her and Mario drove away.

Isabella scooted to the edge of the other door as they began to move. Her grip on the jacket tightened and she tried not to fidget when she remembered how easily he had stabbed Vinnie.

The man was no different from a monster. If he could use a weapon so easily, then he could kill with ease.

As the car sped up, her heart began to pound with fear. She didn't know the kind of man Antonio was. Didn't even know why he bought her for such a large amount.

She stole a glance at him from the corner of her eyes. He was seated with his left ankle hooked over his right knee, glaring at the cellphone he held. He looked dashing in his formal outfit. There was another lit cigarette between his lips and the smoke scratched her throat.

When he noticed how the cigarette smoke affected her, he crushed it on the ash tray beside him.

"What's your name?" He questioned.

Isabella gulped nervously before answering. "Isabella Valdez." She murmured.

"Isabella." He repeated the name quietly. "I am Antonio de Marino." He said. "I don't expect you to know me, but as of now you are my property. You will refer to me as Master. Is that clear?"

"Yes."

"Are you deaf? What did I just say?"

Isabella stole a quick glance at him and quickly looked away.

"Yes, Master." She corrected herself.

"I will punish you for that slight disobedience." He went on coldly. "There are a few rules you will follow, and if you break any of them, you will be punished severely."

Oh Lord, Isabella cried within.

"Yes, Master." She murmured.

"First, you answer to only me. Second, you sleep in my room, beside my bed. Third, you must obey all my commands without question or hesitation. Fourth, you will only put on what I select for you, and nothing else. Fifth, you must seek my permission before you think of doing anything."

The rules went on and on until Isabella felt her head spinning.

"One more thing." He added. "If you are good, you will be rewarded. If not, you will be punished. Do you understand, Isabella?"

"Yes, Master." She nodded.

"Any questions?"

She shook her head, but looked up in shock when he hit her head.

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