Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 36. The Poolside Incident

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THIRD PERSON POV:

Everyone is in utter shock at Aure's revelation. Before anyone can react, Grayson bursts into the office without knocking, panting heavily.

"What the hell, Gray? You know you're not allowed in the office." David scolded.

"Dad, this is really important." Grayson managed between his breaths.

"What is it?" Liam asked in a calm tone.

"Bella..." Grayson couldn't finish, his emotions taking over as he started to weep. Aure quickly moved to him, rubbing his back to calm him down.

"What happened to Bella? Grayson, please, tell us!" Aure urged.

"Bella is outside in the hall." Grayson finally said, prompting everyone to rush out to the hall.

"Luc, check her fast—she's not breathing!" Sam called out urgently, causing several gasps of shock to echo through the room.

Luc hurried forward and checked her pulse. He immediately started performing CPR, and after a moment, Isabella coughed out some water, but her eyes remained closed.

"Luc, is her heart responding?" Sebastian asked, impatience clear in his voice. He was usually the calmest among them, but tonight, worry had taken over.

"She's not responding." Luc replied, his voice heavy with disappointment.

"No, we can't lose her. Try again!" Liam ordered, his voice firm and filled with urgency.

"Nothing should happen to her Luc. The one who is behind my grand-daughter's this condition, will pay with their pathetic life. Pray to god, I couldn't find you or you will be buried 6 feet under the ground, that too alive." Anthony's dangerous voice rang in the hall. Scaring everyone presents.

Luc pressed on, trying again. After several moments, Isabella's heart finally started beating again. The room collectively exhaled in relief as she slowly opened her eyes. The first face she saw was Luc's, and she immediately threw her arms around him. Luc hugged her back, holding her tightly.

After a few moments, Luc gently pulled back. "Tesoruccia baby, are you okay?"

She nodded quietly, still in a daze.

"How did you end up in the pool?" Sam asked, his concern obvious.

Isabella glanced toward her mother and Dario, who were glaring at her. Fear stirred inside her, and memories of Bianca's words flooded her mind: "THEY WILL BELIEVE ME OVER YOU. THEY WILL THROW YOU OUT OF HERE. OUT OF THEIR LIFE. YOU ARE NOTHING BUT SOME PIECE OF SHIT."

Someone shook her gently, bringing her back to the present.

"My foot slipped, and I ended up in the pool." She replied, trying to keep her voice steady. "You know I still don't know how to swim in deep water."

Everyone nodded, though suspicion lingered in their eyes.

"Okay, okay, what time is it?" She suddenly asked, as if her mind was shifting gears.

"Why do you need to know, Stella?" Sebastian asked, still concerned.

"We have to start the celebration for Matt's birthday! Tell me, quickly!" She urged, a spark of energy returning to her.

"No, we're not celebrating anything. You need to rest for the next two days". Andreano said sternly.

"Nonno, Papa, Uncle Seb, Uncle Ash, Uncle Dav, please tell Andre I've done all the preparations!" Isabella pouted, giving them her puppy-dog eyes.