Xahari_Aria 

After the death of his first  wife, Matteo Marino, a wealthy CEO and powerful mafia boss behind the scenes,  he was forced to remarry the daughter of one of his father's most trusted friend. Aria Barone, a young girl who witnessed her beloved mother murdered and burned alive by one of her father's rivals during her childhood and has been horrified since then. Forced to marry the man her father wanted, will she uncover Matteo’s darkest secret, or  will she fall in love with him?

Forced Vows, Hidden Shadows

I nodded to Ben, and my eyes locked on Evelyn's departing figure. "Take Aria away, Ben. I need to handle this alone." 


 Ben's expression was understanding, but also wary. "You sure, man? You don't want me to stick around?" 


 I shook my head, my jaw clenched in frustration. "Just take Aria and go." I said sternly. 


 Ben nodded, his eyes flicking to Aria, who looked confused and concerned. "Aria, let's go," 


 I watched as Ben gently guided Aria out of the room, feeling a mix of guilt and relief. I knew I had to face Evelyn alone to find out what she wanted and what information she thought she had. I grabbed my gun and pointed it at Evelyn’s retreating figure. 


 “Don’t you dare take another step”. She stopped and turned to me. Her eyes widened, a flash of surprise crossing her face, but she didn't flinch. Instead, a sly smile spread across her lips, and she raised her hands in a mocking gesture of surrender. 


93. Evelyn's Return