Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 16. The Hidden Tears

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THIRD-PERSON POV:

As Isabella reached for the doorknob, a firm hand grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. She turned to see who it was and found herself face-to-face with the same lady who worked as her brother's assistant.

The woman's grip tightened around Isabella's wrist, causing her discomfort.
"Please let go of my hand, Miss." Isabella said softly, trying to keep her tone polite.

"It's Rose. Miss Rose." The woman replied haughtily.

"Alright, Miss Rose. Please let go of my hand." Isabella requested again, her voice calm but firm.

"What are you doing here?" Rose demanded, her tone dripping with attitude.

"I was just going to sit inside." Isabella replied gently, trying to avoid any confrontation.

"Do you think this is a garden? This is a professional workspace!" Rose snapped.

"No, it's not a garden. I know it's a cabin. I wasn't going to touch anything." Isabella said, her voice growing timid.

Rose smirked, her tone turning more condescending.
"You've had your fair share of luxury here. Don't think for a moment that you deserve this space. Now, leave!"

Isabella stared at her in shock, not understanding the hostility. Before she could respond, Rose raised her voice, drawing attention from everyone around them. Embarrassed and upset, Isabella left without a word.

She took the elevator back to the 75th floor, hoping to meet Elio. Despite calling him, Andreano, and Leonardo multiple times, no one answered her. She sat on a couch in the lobby, unsure of what to do. A staff member kindly offered her a glass of water, which she accepted with a small smile and a polite "Thank you."

However, after ten minutes, another receptionist approached her, her tone less than welcoming.
Receptionist: "Why are you still here? Didn't Rose tell you to leave?"

I: "Could you please inform Mr. Elio Romano that I'm here to see him?" Isabella asked politely.

R: "Do you have an appointment?" The receptionist interrupted coldly.

"I: "No, I don't, but—" Isabella began, only to be cut off.

"R: "Then leave. He doesn't meet random college girls without appointments." She snapped.

"I: -"I'm not some random girl! I'm his—" Isabella tried to explain but was interrupted again.

"R: "His girlfriend? Sweetheart, let me tell you something. Just because he took you to dinner or paid for your shopping doesn't make him your boyfriend." The receptionist sneered; her words laced with malice. Isabella's face turned pale at the insinuation.

R: "He probably needed a distraction, and you happened to be convenient. Now, leave before I call security." She added, pushing Isabella slightly.

The push caused Isabella to fall, her dress shifting slightly, exposing her legs. She quickly adjusted her dress as she felt the piercing stares of several men in the lobby. Humiliated, she stood up, only to be dragged outside by the receptionist, falling again and injuring her knee and ankle. A staff member approached to help her stand but crossed a boundary by sliding his hand inappropriately from her waist to her lower back.

"What do you think you're doing?!" Isabella snapped, stepping away.

"With whom permission you touch me?" She added in a strong voice.

"Baby do I need permission?" He asks her and his eyes get stuck on her legs.

"Leave me alone or else I will call the guards". She said scared of something can happens.

"Oh, come on, baby. No one's going to believe you over me". He taunted, his eyes scanning her hungrily.

"Ohh really will they listen to you or me. I've been working here for the last 4 yrs. They will definitely listen to me not some random girl. Now come with me I will give you what you're here for." He said, while roaming his eyes on her body.

"What? I'm not coming with you. And I'm not here for something, I'm here for someone, so leave me alone and go from here." She said in a little bit of an angry tone but ended up requesting him.

"I know for whom you're here, but he won't give a girl another chance, but don't worry I will fulfil your physical needs, just come with me. I will definitely take you to heaven, and I'm sure you will scream my name, more than you had screamed his, but for now only 20 minutes, later I will fulfil your every physical need at my place for the whole night."

He said in his perverted tone; Isabella didn't get any good vibe. The man smirked. Disgusted and scared, Isabella rushed into the private elevator and pressed the underground button unknowingly. She didn't realize when her phone slip in her elevator in panic. Once the elevator descended, she found an empty room in the basement, locked herself inside, and collapsed into a chair. Overwhelmed by everything that had happened, she cried until exhaustion took over, falling asleep.

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Meanwhile

Leonardo and Andreano emerged from their meeting and headed to the dining room for lunch with business associates. After finishing their meal, they returned to work. By 5 p.m., Andreano decided to check on Isabella. When his calls to her and Elio went unanswered, he grew concerned and went to the 75th floor. Entering Elio's cabin unannounced, he was met with confusion.

"Elio, where's Bella?" Andreano asks in panic.

"I don't know. You're the one who brought her to the office." Elio replied, frowning.

Andreano's heart sank, and his hands clenched in frustration.
"What do you mean you don't know? I send her to you before leaving for the meeting!" He snapped, panic rising in his chest.

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1. What moment in this chapter made your heart ache for Isabella?

2. Which part of the scene made you feel the most protective of her?

3. Which brother do you think will be the most furious after hearing about the assault?

 4. Who do you think will find Isabella first in the basement?

5. Will the man who harassed her face consequences?

6. Why do you think Isabella didn't find back more agressively?

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