Chapter 7 - The Shadows of Five Years Ago
Isabella reached out, touching Alessandro’s cheek with her trembling fingers. "Five years ago, on the night of our anniversary, Julian intercepted my car. He showed me forged security documents proving you had ordered my execution because my father was a federal investigator."
Alessandro’s jaw clenched in fury as the full scope of Julian’s cruel deception was laid bare.
"I never ordered anything against you, Isabella," Alessandro swore, his voice trembling with emotion. "Julian staged the explosion at the docks to make me think you died in the fire. He kept you hidden under false identities in rural towns, threatening to kill Emma if you ever tried to contact me."
Isabella wept softly as the weight of five years of fear and isolation began to wash away in the warm safety of his arms. "When I discovered I was pregnant with Lily, I knew I had to get back to the city. I took a job as an anonymous cleaner in your outer estate wing three months ago, waiting for a chance to reach you..."
"And your courage saved our family," Alessandro said, pulling her into a gentle, protective embrace.
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Suddenly, the intercom on the nightstand chimed sharply. Marco’s urgent voice came through the speaker. "Boss, we have a problem at the holding cell. Julian’s high-ranking allies on the syndicate council just arrived at the front gates with an armed escort."
👉 Read PART 8 to see how Alessandro confronted the syndicate council!
