Lilly returned with pasta and hot cocoa. “rk, why don’t you join us for a little snack? It’s teatime.”


    “Thank you, I’d like a cup of coffee,” rk replied without hesitation.


    “Alright, I’ll prepare that for you,” Lilly was as cheerful as a little bird. She set the dishes down and then dashed into the kitchen.


    “You’ve got a great chef,” rk remarked, looking at Lilly.All content is ? N0velDrama.Org.


    “She’s my friend,” Isabe said, truly considering Lilly as her friend. Despite the age gap, they had a strong connection. They could enjoy the same reality shows, have a crush on the same male celebrities, and share personal matters. Lilly had always offered her valuable advice, and she had been a source offort during Isabe’s worst moments.


    In the darkest times, Lilly had been there to uplift her spirits.


    rk chuckled. “You and Emanuele have something inmon. He often treats his subordinates like family.”


    He recalled Emanuele’s sorrow and guilt after the loss of a driver. To be honest, he couldn’tprehend those emotions. He was the kind of person who had affection for everyone but never allowed it to grow too deep. He believed that for a Mafia boss, developing deep emotional ties could be dangerous and make them a vulnerable target for enemies.


    Given the constant dangers surrounding them, their enemies might target their loved ones despite all precautions. He had prepared himself to lose family members, even his wife, if necessary.


    Watching Isabe eat with such vitality, rk, the woman soon to be his wife, was captivating. She was more spirited now than she had been before. When he had first seen her today, he had almost failed to recognize her. After some time apart, she had be incredibly frail, lying in bed as if she might pass away at any moment.


    Yet here she was, quickly recovering her spirit, eating heartily, and indulging in sweets. Perhaps he could take her to a dessert shop next time, rk contemted.


    “After we finish eating, let’s go shopping for some clothes you’d like,” he suggested to Isabe.


    “Can I go out now? Won’t it be dangerous?” Isabe asked, the threatening message she had received still fresh in her mind. She knew that staying in the apartment was the safest option.


    “It’s okay; I’ll protect you, and I have the best security team with me,” rk assured her. The people around him were among the top-tier bodyguards in Canada. If they couldn’t ensure their safety, the entire apartment wouldn’t be secure.


    “Alright,” Isabe agreed. She felt like she hadn’t been outside for a long time. Ever since the series of assassination attempts, she had tried to avoid going out. Even when she did, she returned quickly, afraid of encountering unforeseen dangers. Now that rk said they could go out together and reassured her about safety, Isabe felt she could rx and enjoy a little outing.


    After eating, Isabe felt much better, and Lilly brought her some medication. “To ensure yourplete recovery, make sure to take your medicine on time,” Lilly told her with a warm smile.


    “Thank you,” Isabe replied, touched by Lilly’s care.


    Lilly also provided a khaki windbreaker for Isabe to wear. “You’re still quite weak; be careful not to catch a cold.”


    Isabe looked at rk as he examined her. She couldn’t help but smile. “Lilly seems like my mom.”


    “I wouldn’t mind having a beautiful daughter like you,” Lilly responded with a smile.


    “That’s great; I can also start calling you ‘Mom’ now,” rk teased Lilly.


    After they walked out, just as rk had promised, the security was extremely thorough. A total of six cars were part of their convoy, with two leading the way, one on the left and one on the right, and another following behind their car, ensuring their protection.


    “The mall belongs to our Campbell group. Today, it’s closed to the public, and it’s all our people inside. So, once we’re in, you don’t have to worry. You’re safe to shop around,” rk reassured Isabe.


    Isabe had always known the Campbell Group was immensely influential, but she never expected that rk would have the entire mall cleared just for her. Was he really opening an entire empty mall just for her?


    Arriving at the mall’s entrance, Isabe was met by heavily armed bodyguards. After getting out of the car, the security team escorted Isabe and rk inside. It was a huge mall, but apart from the armed bodyguards, there wasn’t a single soul, not even store employees.


    “Isabe, let’s get started. What would you like to buy?” rk asked with a gentle and warm tone that brought forth feelings of guilt inside Isabe.


    “I don’t really need anything specific, just looking around is fine,” Isabe initially declined.


    “That’s okay. This whole mall is mine. Whatever you want, just pick it out,” rk insisted.


    With that encouragement, rk led Isabe into the first store, a boutique that specialized in handbags. He asked Isabe about her preferences.


    Initially, Isabe wanted to decline, but rk’s brow furrowed, and he became serious. “If you can’t choose, I’ll have the entire store’s inventory bought for you.”


    The whole store? That was too much!


    Isabe looked at the exquisite handbags disyed in the cabs, realizing that even one of them would be equivalent to several months’ worth of her sry. How could she possibly bring herself to choose? Even if rk said he would cover the costs, it was overwhelming.


    In the end, she picked a ssic and versatile ck chain bag.


    Afterward, they moved to the nearby clothing store. rk had store employees assist Isabe in selecting clothes suitable for her.


    The store clerks brought out several dresses for her to try on. “These dresses are all new arrivals this year, and theye in various styles. They should suit you very well,” one of the clerks said with respect, recognizing rk.


    Isabe tried them on, and rk found all of them to look great on her. He instructed the store employees to purchase all the dresses.


    “That’s too much,” Isabe said, watching as rk paid for the items with his card. The amount on the bill was shocking. Just for these few dresses, it added up to thousands of dors. She couldn’t believe it. With that much money, she could save up!


    “It’s okay, Isabe. Spend freely. Happiness is what matters most,” rk said as if he didn’t care about such a small amount. Seeing Isabe’s surprised expression, he found it adorable. Unable to resist, he kissed her on the cheek.


    Isabe waspletely unprepared for it. After rk’s kiss, she felt a bit disoriented. She almost lost her bnce. Quickly, rk held her, and she found herself in his arms. “What’s wrong? Are you too nervous?” he asked, gazing at her with a hint of a smile in his eyes. His handsome face shone brightly, and his eyes sparkled, as if he was delighted by the fact that he had just stolen a kiss from her.


    rk indeed felt ted. It seemed like he hadn’t felt this way even during previous rtionships. At this moment, he held Isabe in his arms, feeling her soft body and her fragrance like a flower, and he felt like he wanted to kiss her again.