Married to Mafia Boss novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Alia POV

“Is it him? Tina screamed as if discovering a new continent. Don’t you think this hack view lonke like one Mr. Valaris

I normally wasn’t interested in celebrity gossip, but after hearing Tina’s comment, my hands involuntarily opered Twitter’s web

Sabrina’s romance topped Twitter’s trending list, accompanied by several photos.

The first photo showed her nestled quietly in a man’s arms. The second, from behind, suggested they were kissing. The third showed the man carrying lin into a mansion.

Although only the man’s back was visible, the silhouette was so familiar–I had seen it just this morning.

I tried to console myself that a back view alone couldn’t be 100% certain proof that the man was Marco.

But it wasn’t just me who thought the silhouette resembled Marco–everyone in the office thought so too.

What truly convinced me it was Marco was the silver–gray suit the woman was wearing. That was Marco’s signature color, in all the time I’d Imown, Be frequently wore that shade.

Everyone had gathered to discuss: “Could it be that our Mr. Vittorio’s wife is this barely eighteen–year–old celebrity?

“Eighteen isn’t even the legal marriage age, so probably not.

“These days, you don’t necessarily need a marriage certificate to be considered a couple. Being together intimately is enough.”

‘Exactly, and some people have certificates but no intimacy–they’re just fake couples in name only.”

My colleagues‘ enthusiastic discussion reached my ears, and their words seemed directed specifically at me.

I smiled bitterly. Was my fate destined to be forever entangled with “betrayal“?

In my view, although my marriage to Marco lacked love, once two people held the title of husband and wife, they should remain faithful to each other.

Now, barely a month into our marriage, he was involved with another woman. How was I, bearing the title of his wife, supposed to face this?

Suddenly I felt the office air had stopped circulating. My heart was blocked by something, making it difficult to breathe.

I excused myself with Manager Berti, requesting a day off to get some fresh air and reconsider my marriage to Marco.

On the street, people passed by with clear destinations, while I wandered aimlessly, not knowing where to go.

From my initial uncertainty when I first arrived in Portano to now gradually feeling attached to this place, I had spent three years trying to forget the unpleasant things of the past.

However, in unguarded moments, those painful memories would resurface, making me relive the hurt and betrayal again and again.

Just when I was finally able to enjoy my new life, another unexpected revelation caught me completely off guard.

I even told myself that since it was a loveless marriage anyway, I should pretend not to know and continue our respectful but distant relationship as before

But I had my own pride. To knowingly pretend/ignorance about this matter was something I simply couldn’t do.

‘Alia…”

A powerful force suddenly grabbed me. Losing my balance, I fell steadily into a man’s embrace.

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Gabriel looked at me furiously: “What are you doing? Are you trying to kill yourself?

I tried to push him away, but he held me tighter.

Three years ago, when everyone abandoned me, I never considered ending my life. How could I possibly have suicidal thoughts now over Maud Fol been married to for less than a month?

Gabriel said: “If I hadn’t pulled you back in time, you would have walked right into traffic.”

Gabriel had people watching me, so when I left Cortés Tech, he received the news and followed me as quickly as possible.

“What does it matter to you?” I struggled hard. “Let me go first.”

Alia, I will absolutely never let you go.” He loved the faint fragrance on me; holding me always reminded him of the beautiful beginning of our romance,

Even though I was married, he could make me divorce. Whatever methods necessary, Gabriel was determined to win me back.

“Gabriel, I’m begging you, please don’t appear in front of me anymore, don’t disturb my life. I stopped struggling and spoke wearily.

Gabriel continued his declaration: “Alia, you’re the only one I’ve ever loved. This time I sincerely want to take you back. If you come back with me, I‘ immediately resolve the issues with Cortés Tech.”

Hearing these words, I found strength from somewhere and suddenly pushed Gabriel away.

I bit my lip: “Gabriel, you won’t be satisfied until you’ve destroyed my new life, will you?”

‘Alia… Gabriel looked at me with heartache.

“Don’t call me that.” I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, and when I opened them again, all my energy seemed gone as I murmured, “Gabriel, think about it honestly–do you really believe we can go back to how things were?”

Gabriel insisted: “Alia, if you’re willing, we can go back. I have power now; those old men in the family can’t control me anymore.”

“Haha… Gabriel, are you genuinely foolish or just pretending to be?” I suddenly started laughing, laughing until tears came out.

“Alia, I know you care about what happened between Maria and me, but I never married her.” After staring at me for a long time, Gabriel slowly said.

Hearing Gabriel’s words, I found myself despising him even more.

Men, are they all so heartless and disloyal?

“Gabriel, I’m begging you, don’t appear in front of me again. Let me live my own life.” After saying this, I turned and walked away.

I just wanted to walk alone, to think carefully about which path to take. I didn’t want to see anyone, didn’t want to look at anyone.

Ricardo approached Gabriel: “Young master, Miss Alia has gone far. Should we follow her?”

“What’s the point of following? No matter what I say, her attitude remains firm.” Gabriel sighed, then asked, “How are things with Cortés Tech?”

‘If Cortés Tech can’t secure new projects, they have only one path–failure.” Ricardo was excited when mentioning Cortés Tech.

After Red Scorpion Group spoke out, many smaller companies didn’t dare to cooperate with Cortés Tech anymore, severely impacting their business volume.

This was the most satisfying task Ricardo had accomplished since working for Gabriel.

“What has that Marco been up to recently?” Gabriel asked Ricardo, but his gaze remained fixed on me as I walked further and further away.

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