Mafia's Only Daughter ✔

Chapter 19. Scars and Vengeance

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THIRD-PERSON POV:

Everyone stood in shock as they looked at Isabella. Andreano was the first to snap out of it. His eyes scanned her frail form. Isabella was half-lying on the chair, her eyes swollen, lips bitten in fear, her dress covered in dust. Blood trickled from her knee, scratches marred one leg, her toes were bruised and bleeding, her hair was a tangled mess. Anyone's heart would ache at the sight, but for the Romano's, it felt like their world was shattering.

Andreano stepped forward and gently lifted her into his arms. Elio quickly shrugged off his coat and draped it over her legs, shielding her body from prying eyes. It was his way of protecting her. Andreano gave him a small nod of gratitude before carrying her out of the room.

Leonardo remained silent, his face stoic, as he followed behind his son. The family entered the elevator, and soon they reached the 99th floor a private space with rooms Andreano had set up when he took charge.

Elio opened his bedroom door, but Andreano shot him an annoyed glance before stepping inside. He carefully laid Isabella on the bed, while Leonardo called Luca, the family doctor, instructing him to come directly to the office.

As they waited, Aure and Matt cleaned Isabella's feet. Elio called their housemaid, instructing her to bring fresh clothes for Isabella. Andreano sat by her side, gently wiping her face, removing the traces of dried tears. He then covered her with a soft duvet.

Within 15 minutes, Luca arrived and thoroughly examined her.

"She's okay." Luca assured everyone. "The wounds aren't deep, and thankfully, there are no broken bones. She just needs rest, and she'll recover in no time."

Everyone exhaled in relief. After explaining the situation to Luca, they stayed in the room while Leonardo and Andreano took their places on either side of Isabella. The housemaid arrived and quietly helped change Isabella into fresh clothes. Luca prepared something healthy for her to eat, while Matt made her favorite juice. Aure brought his guitar to lift her spirits, and Elio grabbed a few books from his office.

Meanwhile, Andreano decorated the room with teddy bears to make it feel cozier. Suddenly, Isabella woke up with a loud scream.

"Papaaa!" She cried, her voice trembling with fear.

Leonardo was by her side in an instant. "Sunshine, my baby. I'm here." He hugged her, whispering soothing words until she calmed down.

"Papa, you won't leave me, right?"

"No, my baby. I will never leave you again." Leonardo promised, holding her tightly.

Isabella turned her gaze to her brothers, opening her arms for a family hug. They all rushed to embrace her, careful not to hurt her injuries. After some time, they fed her, favorite food and made her drink juice. Aure played the guitar, creating a calming atmosphere. When she finished eating, Andreano lifted her onto his lap, resting her head against his chest. Elio massaged her feet gently.

"Baby, can I ask you something?" Andreano asked, his tone soft yet serious.

"Yes, Ande. You can ask anything." Isabella replied, though a hint of hesitation lingered in her voice.

"Why were you running? And why did you lock yourself in that room?"

Isabella froze, her face turning pale as the memories flooded back. Aure knelt in front of her, holding her hands.

"Angioletto, you know we love you and trust you. Please, tell us what happened." He said, his voice filled with warmth and reassurance.

Isabella glanced at her father and Andreano, seeking reassurance.

"Do you trust me?" She asked in a small voice.

"Of course, we do." Leonardo said firmly.

"You're our princess. We trust you completely." Andreano added. Her brothers echoed the sentiment.

Encouraged by their words, Isabella shared everything that had happened, even the moment when the man had touched her inappropriately. Anger radiated off the Romano's, but Isabella felt a sense of comfort knowing she wasn't alone.

Andreano placed her back on the bed, tucking her in with the duvet. "Rest, baby. I'll handle everything." He assured her Aure would stay by her side, and soon she drifted off to sleep.

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Andreano stormed into the security office, ordering the head to find the man Isabella had described. Within 15 minutes, the man was identified and dragged to Elio's floor.

Elio stood in the center of the room; his eyes cold. He instructed his assistant to call every female employee on the floor.

"You think you can touch a woman without her consent?" Elio sneered. "Let's see how it feels when the tables turn." The Romano men took turns beating the man before allowing the women to decide his punishment.

One of the women stepped forward. "We want to spank him with a leather belt. He should know how it feels to be violated." She said confidently.

Andreano handed her a belt from his cabin, and the punishment began. Each strike drew screams from the man, but no one flinched. After enduring punishments on every floor, he was sent to the basement for "special treatment."

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The Romano's returned to Isabella's room, wrapping her in a tight, protective hug. They reassured her that she was safe and promised this would never happen again. After returning home, Andreano called for a private meeting.

"I sent him to the office basement." Andreano began.

"We'll torture him tomorrow." Matt said eagerly.

"It'll be fun watching him beg for mercy." Luca added with a smirk.

"No one does anything until I say so." Andreano ordered. "Let him heal first. Then we'll make him regret for laying his filthy eyes on our princess." His devilish smirk sent chills down their spines.

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One Month Later

Isabella had settled into life with the Romano's. She divided her time between studying, shooting practice, and spending time with her family. Leonardo taught her swimming, Aure helped her learn guitar, and Matt introduced her to golf. Even Andreano occasionally joined her in the kitchen. One evening, as Isabella relaxed on her bed, her phone pinged with a message that left her frozen in shock.

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

2. Which brother's gesture—Elio's coat, Aure's guitar, Andreano's teddy bears—touched you the most?

 3. Which Romano sibling do you think Isabella feels safest with right now?

4. What do you think the message on Isabella's phone said? 

5. Could Isabella's healing journey lead her to confront her past more openly?

6. How does the family's response help rebuild her sense of safety and self-worth?

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