THE DEVIL HERSELF | NYX ULRIC [UNDER HEAVY EDITING]

QUINDICI

ELENA

THE Italian sighed as she placed the finishing touches of her makeup, already feeling tired. Despite not wanting to attend the charity banquet she was invited to, her consigliere had advised her to go. At least he was attending with her.

"Siamo pronti per lei, signora" We're ready for you, madam Dante said with a knock against her door. Elena sighed a second time, rising from her vanity mirror as she moved to exit her room.

Elena tugged at the red evening gown that clothed her body, slightly annoyed with its tightness. She exited the building she was currently residing in, and walked towards a black sleek car that was waiting for her. As she was helped into the car, her consigliere greeted her.

"Buonasera, signora" Good evening, signora Lorenzo greeted with a nod of his head. The car door closed once Elena was situated inside, with Dante seating up front. "Come sempre, sei bellissima" As always, you look beautiful

"Grazie, Lorenzo" Thank you, Lorenzo Elena replied with an empty smile, Her attention was glued to the outside, eyes watching the passing buildings as their car drove through the busy New York streets.

Her mind wandered back into the events that occurred the past few days. First, the dinner that was held in her honor. It was supposed to be a simple event where she'd thank those who welcomed and celebrated her arrival in New York. Even if the dinner ran smoothly without any disruptions or complications, a certain someone had her irked.

He had found her. Whether it was intentional or not, it still bothered Elena greatly.

Second, it was a walk in the park. She decided a breath of fresh air would do her good, since she had spent most of her time in New York indoors and her head buried into paperwork. But then, he appeared out of thin air and smeared ice cream on her clothes. He even insisted on buying her new clothes.

She had done everything in her power to make sure she didn't cross paths with Nyx. She made sure all operations happened on her side of the city, away from him, she even carefully articulated her schedule to avoid all the places he frequented. Despite her efforts, fate had other plans.

"Con il suo arrivo, signora, molti sono ansiosi di rimettersi in affari con i Leonetti" With your arrival, madam, many are eager to get back into business with the Leonettis Lorenzo said, hoping to please the mobster. His comment pulled Elena away from her thoughts, bringing her back to reality.

"Circolano voci secondo cui i Caelem e gli Aldercapt si contendono la vostra attenzione, signora" There are rumors circulating that the Caelems and the Aldercapts are vying for your attention, madam He continued, grinning from ear to ear.

"Sarebbe saggio collaborare con gli Aldercapts-" It would be wise to partner with the Aldercapts-

"Quale preferiva mio fratello?" Which one did my brother prefer? Elena interjected, having no interest in which organization benefited her at the moment.

"Mi dispiace?" I'm sorry? Lorenzo repeated, confused with her question.

"Quale" Which one Elena slowly repeated as she turned her head to face her consigliere. "Preferiva mio fratello?" Did my brother prefer?

"Con tutto il rispetto, signora" With all due respect, madam Lorenzo cautiously said, not wanting to invoke the Italian's wrath. "Sarebbe vantaggioso per l'azienda se facessi affari con gli Aldercapts invece che con i Caelem" It would be beneficial for the company if you conducted business with the Aldercapts instead of the Caelems

"Il mio lavoro qui a New York è continuare ciò che mio fratello ha iniziato" My job here in New York is to continue what my brother started Elena knew he was just doing his job as her consigliere, but she couldn't help but be annoyed. Why couldn't he just listen to her?