Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 7. The Night of Disappearance

THIRD PERSON POV:

As Isabella fainted and collapsed on the ground, a shadowy figure approached and carried her to a car. After a long, silent drive, they reached a building. The figure carried Isabella into a flat, laid her down, and administered an injection. Exiting the room, he pulled out his phone and made a call.

Person on the Call (P):
P: "Your work is done, sir."

Unknown Caller: "Good. Listen carefully. No one will touch her no physical intimacy. Just give her the injection and ensure she doesn't wake up before morning."

P: "Yes, sir. I've just given her the injection. She won't wake up until morning."

Unknown Caller: "One more thing: There must be a female present to help her. She'll assist with changing clothes and anything else required. No man will touch her. Understood?"

P: "Understood, sir. The female partner is already here and will handle everything."

Unknown Caller: "Good. Keep me updated."

P: "Yes, sir."

The call ended. Inside the flat, the team busied themselves with their assigned tasks.

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At the Conti Residence

Bianca returned home with a bright smile, proudly displaying her shopping bags to her mother. After some light-hearted chatter, her sister Emma interrupted.

Emma: "Hey, where's Isabella?"

Bianca: "She must be walking home." She chuckled, and the others joined in.

Emma: "Why would she walk if she went with you?"

Bianca: "Well, she was out roaming. Then Mrs. Russo got a call about important guests and had to leave. Mr. Russo, her soon-to-be husband also had some urgent work. So, he dropped me off, and Isabella probably decided to walk home. Why do you ask?"

Emma: "Nothing serious, just curious."

Bianca: "I know, I know. You must miss the 'entertainer' not being around, but don't worry; she'll be back soon."

Emma nodded, and the family resumed their activities without another thought about Isabella.

When dinnertime came and Isabella still hadn't returned, no one seemed concerned. They ate their meal, settled in the hall, and carried on as usual.

Suddenly, Francesca's phone rang. It was Mrs. Russo asking about Isabella. Francesca hesitated but eventually admitted that Isabella hadn't come home. Shocked and concerned, Mrs. Russo abruptly ended the call.

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At the Russo Mansion

MRS. RUSSO'S POV:

I felt a wave of worry after hearing from Francesca about her missing. Heading to my husband's study, I knocked softly and entered when I heard his "Come in." After explaining everything, he assured me he'd handle the situation and told me to rest. Trusting his words, I prayed silently for Isabella's safety and retired to my room, where sleep eventually claimed me.

MR. RUSSO'S POV:

Once my wife left, I called my son to the study. He arrived ten minutes later, a small smile on his face.

Son (S): "The work is done."

Mr. Russo (Mr.): "Good. She's safe, right?"

S: "Yes, Dad. She's safe. A female bodyguard and four other guards are stationed in the adjacent flat. You have nothing to worry about."

Mr.: "Ensure no one touches her. I don't want her life ruined. You understand, right?"

S: "I understand, Dad. No one will touch her. I've installed hidden cameras in the flat for security. The female guard is inside with her, while one man guards the door and two monitor the CCTV footage. They've given her the injection, and she'll wake up in the morning."

Satisfied, I nodded, and my son left the room.

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BIANCA'S POV:

With Isabella absent, we all retired to our rooms, assuming the Russo's would find her or that she'd return on her own. Later, an idea struck me. I called my boyfriend, Eros, and we discussed our plans for the next day before ending the call.

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The Next Morning

THIRD PERSON POV:

It was an unusual morning for Isabella. She woke up late in an unfamiliar place. Panic set in as she wondered where she was and how she had ended up there. Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening. A woman, slightly older than Isabella, entered with a warm smile and sat beside her.

The woman explained that they had found Isabella unconscious on the road and brought her here. She mentioned that there was no ID in Isabella's bag, so they couldn't contact her family. She also talked about her brother, who had helped bring Isabella to the flat. Believing the woman's convincing story, Isabella thanked them.

After freshening up, the woman's brother offered to drop Isabella home, and she agreed. During the 25-minute drive, Isabella directed him to the Conti residence. Upon arriving, she thanked him and invited him inside, but he politely declined before driving away.

Entering the house, Isabella was surprised to see her in-laws, her family, and even Eros gathered in the living room. Confused, she greeted them, but no one responded, not even her mother-in-law.

This silence was a bigger shock than anything she had experienced so far.

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1. How did the silence at the end of the chapter affect you as a reader?

2. Should Isabella have questioned the woman's story more deeply — or was her trust understandable?

3. If you were Isabella, how would you react to being ignored by everyone you know?

4. What does the injection and controlled environment say about how others view Isabella's autonomy?

5. How do you interpret Bianca's casual cruelty and indifference?

6. Who do you think orchestrated Isabella's disappearance—and why?

7. What might be the reason behind the gathering and the silence when Isabella returned?

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