Chapter 68: What Are They


    Chapter 68: What Are They


    Emanuele ultimately restrained his thoughts. After their intense encounter, he was exhausted, and


    he needed to replenish his sleep quickly; otherwise, he feared he might drop dead at any moment.


    Emanuele slept soundly for what seemed like an astonishing ten hours. Even during more tranquil


    times, he had never managed such a lengthy slumber, let alone during these turbulent days.


    He observed the sleeping woman next to him. Isabey on her side, curled up, clutching a corner


    of the nket. She looked petite, much like a precious little kitten, invoking a strong sense of


    protectiveness in him.


    Emanuele had been with his fair share of women, but none of them stirred his protective instincts


    like Isabe. He felt himself slowly sumbing to her.


    Emanuele gazed at her peaceful sleeping face, noticing her sweetness, her delicate fragrance, and


    he couldn''t help but linger a bit longer on her lips.


    Soon, Emanuele retrieved a pistol from beneath his pillow, kissed Isabe on the lips, and quietly


    left the room.


    Before departing, he nced at Tony and Harry. "Make sure to keep an eye on Isabe. If she goes


    missing under your noses again, I''ll take your lives."


    "Got it, boss," Tony and Harry replied.


    Emanuele left, aware that the situation was far from resolved. He couldn''t afford to be distracted by


    Isabe; it would only make his predicament worse.


    As he sat in the car, watching thendscape rush by outside the window, Emanuele became lost in


    thought. What happened the previous night had taken him by surprise. Initially, he had only wanted


    to punish her, to make her understand how terrifying it was to escape his control. However, at some


    point, his desires took over, and he did things he had long yearned for. But now, with a clear mind,


    he felt perplexed. Desire had led him to passionately engage with Isabe, observing her


    experience multiple orgasms in his bed had satisfied him greatly. Sleeping with her had brought an


    unexpected serenity, a feeling he had never experienced before during sleep. Isabe had brought


    him a novel experience, but the more unique it felt, the more Emanuele believed that he should


    distance himself from her.


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    Isabe awoke from her slumber, only to find Emanuele missing from the bed. Where had he gone?


    Hadn''t he promised to talk to her when she woke up? Isabe felt a bit vexed as she sat up,


    observing the traces of their passionate night and the lingering soreness.


    The wild man, who had ravished her like a beast, had given her countless climaxes. She was


    grateful for the intrauterine device, as it meant she didn''t have to rely on birth control pills.


    But Isabe was still quite vexed. She changed into fresh clothes and headed out. Lilly had already


    prepared lunch for her, but she had managed to sleep until well past noon.


    "Lilly, can you make me another cup of coffee?" Isabe thought as she needed a caffeine boost to


    shake off her drowsiness.


    "Of course," Lilly promptly agreed, starting to grind the coffee beans.


    Isabe sat at the dining table, even though Lilly''s food was as delicious as ever, she found herself


    eating absentmindedly, her thoughts constantly drifting to Emanuele. She was in a state of


    confusion about her rtionship with him after what happenedst night.


    They were nominally step-siblings, and if others found out about this, it could cause a major


    scandal. She wondered what Emanuele was doing right now, whether he missed her or remained


    his usual cold self. Isabe was unsure, but she knew her developing feelings for Emanuele were


    problematic. She was supposed to hate him for what he had done, but she couldn''t deny that her


    emotions for him had shifted. She found herself caring about him, keeping him in her heart, and this


    feeling made her ufortable. It felt like Emanuele had stolen her heart.


    Tonight, she had to return to the Lombardi family for their family gathering. Despite the tense


    situation, it was the safest ce. She just needed to stay vignt on her way there. Emanuele would


    probably be there tonight, and she intended to have a serious conversation with him about what


    was going through his mind.


    In the evening, Isabe put on a light yellow dress and, guarded by her bodyguards, made her way


    to the Lombardi family. Although she had been here many times and was familiar with the people,


    she still felt nervous every time she visited. She despised therge mansion because it felt


    oppressive to her. She was always forced toe here for social events she didn''t want to attend.


    Luckily, Chloe had returned home, so she wouldn''t have to see her. In the living room, Sophia


    rushed in, giving her a tight hug.


    "Isabe, are you okay? It''s been a dangerous time, and Emanuele is busy with work. He rarely


    stays at the apartment. It''s not safe for you to live alone. Why don''t you move in with us?" Sophia


    was genuinely concerned for Isabe. She was her only daughter, and if anything happened to her,


    Sophia would be devastated.


    "I''m fine, Mom. I''m living there just fine. Emanuele has arranged many bodyguards to protect me."


    Mentioning Emanuele, Isabe grew anxious. Everything that had happened the previous night was


    so wild and passionate. The memory made her heart race, but she didn''t know what Emanuele was


    thinking. Did he like her, or was it just about sex?


    "Alright then," Sophia didn''t insist. Grazia also approached Isabe and greeted her. "During this


    time, Andrew and I are nning to visit Italy. Isabe, would you like to join us? Chicago''s situation


    is too dangerous right now. Staying here, you never know what might happen. It''s better to go


    abroad for a while until things settle down."


    As the mafia princess, Isabe was clueless about most things. The only thing she could do was try


    not to trouble Emanuele during this time. She wanted to keep him focused on the task at hand.


    Isabe shook her head. "I''ll stay here. As long as I''m careful, nothing should happen."


    After all, she had attended her graduation ceremony just yesterday, and nothing had gone wrong.


    Isabe no longer had the initial fear and apprehension. She was adaptable, and her fear was only


    temporary. She wouldn''t be easily defeated in these difficult times.


    As they chatted, Emanuele returned.