Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 18. The Dark Abyss

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THIRD PERSON POV:

Soon, the guards escorted the receptionist away. The Romano brothers sat down on the couches; tension thick in the air. Matteo took out his laptop, his fingers flying over the keyboard as he tracked Isabella's phone. After a few minutes, he looked up, his face grim.

Matteo: "She's on the 89th floor."

Without wasting a moment, everyone headed for the 89th floor, taking the stairs instead of the elevator. They meticulously searched every corner but found no trace of her. Frustration grew as Matteo checked her location again.

Matteo: "It's still showing the same."

Aurelio, eyes sharp, peered into the elevator and spotted Isabella's phone lying on the floor. He quickly retrieved it.

Aurelio: "Her phone is in the elevator. That's why it's still showing her location here."

At that moment, Andreano received a call. He answered tersely.
Andreano: "I'm coming."

Without explaining further, he entered the elevator. The others followed him, their tension mounting. When they reached the 98th floor, they went straight to Andreano's cabin. Moments later, Andreano's assistant, Rose entered holding a file.

Rose: "Sir, I received a call from Mr. Martin. He wants to meet you at dinner to discuss the deal." Andreano looked at her with disbelief.

Andreano: "Is this what you deemed important enough to interrupt me for?" His tone was dangerously low.

Rose: "Yes, sir. This deal is significant. Why waste time on a girl—"Before she could finish, Aurelio slapped her across the face.

Aurelio: "She is not just a girl! She is our princess, the heiress of the Romano Empire! If you dare to speak about her like that again, you will regret it." Rose, trembling, tried to respond, but Andreano waved dismissively.

Andreano: "Reschedule the meeting and send Mr. Martin an apology. All meetings are postponed until we find Bella." Before Rose could leave, another staff member entered.

Staff Member: "Good evening, sir. I need to tell you something about the girl you brought in this morning."

Andreano: "Speak quickly. I don't have all day." The girl hesitated but finally spoke.

Staff Member: "When you left for your meeting, she came back here. She was about to enter your cabin, but Rose stopped her and said some things that upset her." The room turned deadly silent. Elio's hand shot out, delivering a harsh slap to Rose.

Elio: "How dare you!?"

Before anyone else could intervene, Matt grabbed Rose by the hair and slapped her twice. Finally, realizing their actions, which were against their ethics, the brothers called the guards to escort her to the basement.

As they tried to figure out their next steps, a knock on the door drew their attention. Leonardo signaled for the visitor to enter. David Jones, the security head, walked in hesitantly.

David: "Good evening, Mr. Romano. I have information regarding Miss Romano."

Andreano: "Speak now, David." David swallowed nervously.

David: "I saw her exiting the elevator and heading to the basement five hours ago." Shock rippled through the room.

Leonardo: "Five hours? Why didn't anyone inform us earlier?"

David: "Sir, the basement's elevator doesn't have security clearance, so we weren't aware of her movements." Andreano clenched his fists, his voice dangerously low.

Andreano: "It means she's still in the basement. Inform the security team immediately."

With that, the Romano brothers descended to the basement. Splitting up, they searched every corner, Andreano and Leonardo heading to the security room to review the footage. Aurelio found Isabella's handbag lying on the ground. He called Matt and Elio, informing them.

The trio followed the trail, finding her stud, bracelet, and both heels scattered along the way. Near a room, they discovered her necklace. Andreano joined them, confirming from the security room that Isabella was inside.

They knocked on the door and called out her name, but there was no response. Elio had already called for the keys, but impatience won. The brothers began slamming into the door.

Within minutes, the door gave way. They rushed inside, finding the room shrouded in darkness. Flashlights illuminated their path as Elio searched for the switchboard.

When the lights flickered on, the sight before them froze them in their tracks.

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1. What moment in this chapter made your heart sink the most?

2. Which brother's reaction to Rose's behavior felt the most justified or intense?

3. Which Romano sibling do you think will take the longest to forgive themselves for letting Isabella out of sight?

4. What does Aurelio's attention to detail say about his bond with Isabella? 

5. What do you think the brothers saw when the lights turned on?

6. Will Isabella be physically harmed—or emotionally shattered by what happened?

7. How does the brothers' rage toward Rose reflect their guilt and protectiveness?

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