?”I quite like it.”


    Isabe had never been abroad before. She had always focused on working hard and making money, nning to travel when she had the opportunity in the future. Now, being in Italy, in an environmentpletely different from Chicago, Isabe’s mood had rxed considerably.


    “Well, how about staying here for a while? I’ll talk to Grazia and Ro.”


    Isabe immediately looked at Emanuele, and her smile disappeared. “Are you abandoning me?”


    He actually wanted her to stay in Italy? While she liked Italy, she had never been abroad before and wanted to experience the feeling of being in a foreign country. However, what was the point of her staying alone here? Living with Grazia and Ro? They were a married couple on their honeymoon, and it would be unreasonable for her, an outsider, to stay and disturb them.


    Looking at Isabe’s pitiful expression and the gaze she gave him, like a poor puppy about to be abandoned, Emanuele’s once hardened heart suddenly felt a twinge of pain.


    If he could, he certainly wouldn’t want Isabe to stay, but he had no choice. The situation in Chicago was bing increasinglyplicated. Just today, before Grazia’s wedding, Emanuele received news of an attack on one of their warehouses, resulting in heavy losses.


    Frederick sent him a message, stating that it was a wedding gift for his sister and hoping he would enjoy it. Damn Frederick. Emanuele swore that if he found him, he would tear him apart.


    He now had to be a hundred percent focused on work. He didn’t want to be distracted by other things. In such a dire moment, Emanuele felt that Isabe staying in Italy would be safer than in Chicago.


    But looking at Isabe’s pitiful expression, Emanuele sighed. “Isabe, you have to understand, Chicago is very dangerous right now.”


    “I’m not afraid. If you think it’s dangerous, just leave me in the apartment. Tony and Harry will protect me, and I won’t go anywhere.”


    Staying in the apartment was an option, but it was close to Emanuele. At least, Emanuele asionally returned home and she could see him. However, if she stayed in Italy, the only person she knew well was Grazia. Grazia had just remarried and needed time to develop her rtionship with her new husband. Staying here might disturb them.


    Seeing Isabe insisting on going back, Emanuele couldn’t refuse her request.


    “Are you really not afraid of danger? Isabe, you’ve been targeted.”


    “I’m not afraid.” Isabe shook her head. “Besides, you promised to teach me shooting. Once I learn, I’ll have the ability to protect myself. I’ve killed before, and now, if the other person is an enemy, I won’t hesitate to shoot them.”


    At that moment, her eyes sparkled like the sun, illuminating every corner of Emanuele’s innermost thoughts.


    Emanuele had always liked Isabe’s stubborn and never-give-up spirit. No matter what difficulties she encountered, she could swim against the current in adversity. Now was no different. She knew he faced a great challenge, understood the strength of the enemy, and she might be afraid. But after the fear, she would think about solving the problem. She was more than worthy of the position of Mafia Queen.


    “Alright, I’ll teach you.”


    The day after Grazia’s wedding, Emanuele and Isabe prepared to return to Chicago.Property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Grazia was reluctant to part with Isabe, hugging her repeatedly. “Isabe, in the future, if you have time, can youe to Italy to visit me?”


    “I will, Grazia. We can also chat on our phones, and you cane to Chicago to see me. But for now, you should stay in Italy.”


    Ro had faced troubles before; his wife had been killed. Now, his position was stable, and no one dared to challenge him. Grazia staying in Italy was very safe.


    Isabe suddenly thought, did Emanuele arrange Grazia’s marriage to Ro for her safety as well? With Emanuele facing significant troubles, his ability to protect his family might bepromised, leading to asional negligence.


    On the ne back to Chicago, Graziay beside Emanuele. It was their private ne, spacious enough to adjust the seats into a bed for a morefortable long flight.


    “Emanuele, arranging Grazia’s marriage to Ro was also for her safety, right?”


    He was certainly worried that Grazia might face dangers simr to what Andrew had experienced. Marrying Ro not only served as a deal but also ensured Grazia’s safety.


    Emanuele remained silent. He hadn’t nned to discuss this with Isabe, but she unexpectedly guessed it.


    Seeing Emanuele’s silence, Isabe knew she had guessed correctly. He wasn’t heartless or cruel; he carried too many burdens and responsibilities. Now, with the safety of his loved ones and friends at stake, he had a lot to consider. He chose to act in silence, even if misunderstood, rather than exin.


    Isabe remembered Grazia’s previous assessment of Emanuele: he was under tremendous pressure, carrying too much. Now, it seemed urate.


    Seeing Emanuele not speaking, Isabe continued, “Emanuele, don’t worry. Although our rtionship is just a game, I won’t be your burden.”


    This time, she took the initiative to return to Chicago with Emanuele, aware of the risks. She was prepared to face those risks with him because she knew she couldn’t be without him. She’d rather stay with the risks by Emanuele’s side than leave him.


    “I’ll work hard to learn shooting, acquire self-defense skills, and ensure that I can protect myself in case the bodyguards can’t save me when I’m in danger.”


    Hearing Isabe’s words, Emanuele couldn’t help but smile. “Aren’t you afraid of death? What if I can’t protect you?”


    “That means you’ve be the winner of the game, Emanuele. You should be happy.”


    Isabe said this lightly, but it didn’t bring any happiness to Emanuele. Their rtionship wasn’t just a game, and he didn’t want anything to happen to Isabe. However, for now, he couldn’t say these things. As long as his troubles persisted, he couldn’t tell Isabe how much he loved her.


    At this moment, he could only reach out and hold Isabe tightly in his arms, almost as if he wanted to meld her into his body. He greedily absorbed the sweet fragrance from Isabe, and his inner turmoil calmed slightly.


    “Very well, Isabe. I enjoy having a worthy opponent. So, I hope you’ll live for a long time. If anything happens to you, my life will lose a lot of its joy. Don’t disappoint me, okay?”


    “I won’t.” Isabe was also inspired by Emanuele’s fighting spirit.


    They returned to Chicago, rested for a night, and the next morning, Emanuele went to work. In the afternoon, he returned to the apartment to take Isabe to the shooting range.


    They had their dedicated practice grounds. When Isabe arrived at this secret location, she was stunned. There wasn’t just a shooting range but also areas forbat training. The variety of weapons avable was impressive, with a diverse array of guns in the shooting range.