The rumors of Damian's death haunt Isabella, and her instincts urge her to find out the truth. She knows there's only one place where she might find answers—the elusive bunker Damian was rumored to operate from. After days of searching, she finally tracks down its location, deep beneath the city in a forgotten part of town.
Steeling herself, Isabella descends into the bunker. The heavy door creaks open, and she steps inside, expecting to find signs of Damian's brutal reign. Instead, the space is eerily quiet, devoid of any life. The rooms, once filled with power and danger, now feel like hollow echoes of a man who once dominated the city's underworld.
As she explores deeper into the bunker, she stumbles upon something unexpected—a small, hidden room that seems out of place in such a cold and ruthless environment. Inside, she finds a dusty desk with a single diary lying on top, along with old photographs and a few personal belongings scattered around.
Curiosity and a sense of unease wash over her as she opens the diary. The pages reveal a story she never could have imagined.
Years ago, Damian wasn't always the feared mafia boss he became. His past was marked by tragedy—his family had been brutally murdered by a ruthless mafia leader named Vincenzo Romano, a man known for his cruelty and greed. Damian had once lived a peaceful life, far removed from crime. But when his family was taken from him, he was driven by a single, burning desire: revenge.
The diary recounts his transformation from a grieving son to a feared mafia boss. Every decision he made, every person he eliminated, was all to get closer to Vincenzo and destroy the man who had shattered his life. Yet, within these pages, Isabella discovers something she never expected—a side of Damian that had been hidden from the world.
The photographs show Damian with his four American bulldogs, their fierce loyalty evident even in the still images. There’s a picture of a tiger, majestic and untamed, that Damian had once cared for. She finds notes about his love for nature, his admiration for the beauty of the world despite the darkness that surrounded him. There are sketches of landscapes, letters to no one in particular, and a few pressed flowers between the pages of the diary—evidence of a man who, beneath his cold exterior, had a deep appreciation for life.
But now, the bunker is empty. No dogs, no tiger, no sign of anyone who once inhabited this place. It’s as if Damian had vanished from the world entirely, leaving only the remnants of his past behind.
Isabella is overwhelmed by what she has uncovered. The man she thought she knew—the ruthless, dangerous mafia boss—was far more complex than she ever imagined. She had seen him as nothing more than a threat, but now, for the first time, she glimpses the humanity he had buried beneath layers of vengeance and brutality.
As she leaves the bunker, the weight of Damian's story presses heavily on her. She no longer knows what to believe—about Damian, about her investigation, or about the rumors of his death. One thing is certain, though: her understanding of him, and of the world she’s been investigating, has irrevocably changed.
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Her Love: THE MAFIA BOSS | Kreative Library original series
RomanceIn a city where danger and secrets lurk around every corner, Isabella stands out as a fearless and independent journalist. Her determination to uncover the truth is matched only by her bravery, as she dives headfirst into stories that others would a...