My Childhood Bully is a Mafia Boss
Ivy had a perfect life thanks to her wealthy parents, until she became the victim of bullying by Aidan - a boy who despised her for her privilege. Ten years later, Ivy is the CEO of her father's company and seemingly has it all. But when she is kidnapped by The Red Vipers, a notorious Mafia organization, she discovers that the boss is none other than her childhood bully, Aidan Blackwood. Forced into becoming his mistress, Ivy must navigate her conflicting emotions towards Aidan as they both struggle with their past traumas and unexpected feelings for each other. Will Ivy hate Aidan forever, or will she give in to the twisted love they share?
Chapter 124
Giovanni
A sharp, sinking feeling pierced my chest when I watched the slow trail of tears falling down Ellie's face.
I told the driver, John, to pull over so I could focus on her. "Give us some privacy," I ordered. John nodded before stepping away.
I quickly pulled her to my lap. "What's wrong, my love?" I asked urgently, wiping the tears off her face.
"I...I just..." she choked out.
"Shh...breathe, mia cara. Whatever it is, you can tell me," I crooned, kissing her forehead.
Ellie took a deep, shuddering breath, trying to steady herself. "I... I just feel overwhelmed," she finally admitted.
Disappointment washed over me. "You don't want to marry me," I said gravely.
Ellie looked up at me, her eyes wide with surprise. "No, Giovanni, it's not that," she said. "I want to marry you."
A grin escaped me before I could stop it. "You do?"
She nodded.