Il Mio Capo Mafioso Italiano

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Lorenzo's POV

The decision to make her my assistant was not an easy one. Could her dad have bought her way into the most prestigious college in the world? Probably not. And even so, she would still have to be somewhat smart for them to consider that. Plus it allows me to keep a close eye on her. I won't give her any sensitive cases to work out, at least for now. Not to mention the pay is a lot so she should pay off the debt fairly quickly if she knows what she is doing.

I figured she could start today, I could let Phoebe show her around the building and into her office. Phoebe is my cousin who works in finance on the floor below mine. She is very sweet and I think she would get along with Mavery pretty well.

After Mavery had found out she was my assistant I could tell she was shocked, but I think a part of her was excited to do important work. Even after I told her she would be paid nothing for the job, and it will all go to paying off the debt; a glint of excitement still lingered in her bright blue eyes. I could also see the fear .

Fear in her eyes. Fear of me and what I was capable of.  I hate to admit it but a part of me hates that she is scared of me.

We made our way down the elevator, my eyes wandered down her body and took in her clothing choice. A nice blouse that hugged her figure and black denim pants that made her ass look great. "Mavery," I spoke to her, "about the other night, I should not have been so aggressive with you."  She looked up into my eyes. She was the only person outside my family who dared to look me in my eyes. "You are my employee and I am telling you right now, I will not hurt you unless you deserve it. And If you try anything on me or any of my people, I will not hesitate to kill you."

She nods but holds eye contact with me still. We sit in comforting silence until the elevator beeps and the doors slide open to the lobby.

She follows me through the large elegant lobby that is filled with a good amount of customers checking in or out. We get a few stares or glances from women checking me out, even a few from men that are looking at Mavery with lust. Not just young men but middle aged ones too. Disgusting. I shoot a harsh glare in their direction which quickly makes them avert their eyes.

I approach the front desk where Rachel is working. "Rachel." I say to grab her attention from the catalog her eyes were glued to. "Rachel escort Miss Santiago to the twentieth floor immediately." I instruct her. She looks up and her eyes fill with lust. Damn it I knew it was a bad idea hooking up with her.

Maybe that's why I don't mind having Mavery around, I don't see the need to have me. In fact, I see hatred and curiosity. It intrigues me.

Rachel twirls her hair and bats her eyelashes at me, then glances at Mavery and shows a look to disgust. Mavery stands next to me with her arms crossed and rolling her eyes at Rachel's attempt to be sexy. I let out a small chuckle at the sight, then remember what I'm here for. "Don't waste any more of my time Rachel." I tell her.

Rachel nods and leans over the counter, giving a very generous view down her button up shirt. "Just remember if you need help with anything... I'm here." She says seductively.

This isn't awkward at all.

"Ahem." Mavery gives Rachel a nasty look. "If you want to screw him do it on your own time, not on mine. Now take me to the twentieth floor Rachel."

I'm not gonna lie I like the badass side of Mavery, it's hot. Rachel huffs and signals Mavery to followers her. I watch as she directs Mavery to the business elevators and hands her her key card.

"You have Mavery Santiago as your assistant?" I immediately recognize this voice and turn around to face Ivar Antonia, a leader of a huge gang focused on the west coast. Ivar has never attempted to spread to the East, in fear of me. Everyone knows that I mainly focus on Italy, but have warehouses and men all over the East in America. He would be stupid to try and spread his gang into my territory. Which is why I am confused as to why Ivar is in my hotel.

"You know her?" I curiously ask. "I've just encountered with her a few times." He smiles, the changes the topic.

"I've tried calling you multiple times, you never picked up."

"Watch your tone with me, Ivar. Don't forget who has power over who in America. Let's go to my office and talk."

Ivar follows me into the same elevator Mavery and Rachel had taken a few minutes ago. Mavery's office is right next to mine, so we should walk past her on the way to my office. I don't know why but it bothered me hearing Ivar speak about Mavery like she was a piece of meat.

The elevator hits the twentieth floor and we walk out across the hall to my office. I debate going and checking in on Mavery, but decide against it. I lead Ivar into my office and sit down at my desk. He sits down across from me as well.

"What do you want Ivar?" I get straight to the point, not wanting to waste any more time.

"I want to expand to New York."

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How does Ivar know Mavery? How will Lorenzo react to Ivar wanting to expand into his territory?! Find out in the next chapter!

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