Chapter 4 - The Winter Siege
Glass fragments rained across the polished marble floor as high-caliber gunfire echoed through the main courtyard outside.
Victor Rossi—Lorenzo’s long-time rival and head of the Rossi Crime Family—had tracked the mansion's security rotation, exploiting the heavy snowstorm to launch a full-scale assault on the Duca stronghold.
"Boss! Traitors cut the outer power lines!" Marco, Lorenzo’s chief bodyguard, shouted, drawing his firearm and taking position behind a marble column.
Lorenzo didn't hesitate for a fraction of a second. He pulled Clara behind his broad frame with one arm while shielding Mia against his chest with the other.
"Take Clara and Mia to the reinforced safe room behind the study!" Lorenzo barked to Marco. "Lock the iron doors from the inside!"
"No, Lorenzo!" Clara cried out, grabbing his sleeve as bullets whistled through the high windows above. "Don't face them alone!"
Lorenzo looked down at Clara, his eyes burning with fierce, unshakeable devotion. He pressed a warm kiss onto her forehead, then gently touched Mia's soft cheek.
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"I spent three years missing my family, Clara," Lorenzo said softly amidst the roaring chaos. "I am not letting anyone take you away now."
👉 Read PART 5 to see how Lorenzo neutralized the Rossi mercenaries inside his home!
