Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Upon witnessing this scene, Emanuele couldn’t help but furrow his brow. He messaged Clark, “Is this your doing?”

When Isabella told him today, he knew Olivia would harm Madilyn. However, he wouldn’t intervene for Madilyn. She was Frederick’s granddaughter, and sparing her life was already generous; how could he possibly help her?

Even though he knew she was innocent.

But since they were connected by blood, he wouldn’t show mercy to that person.

He just hadn’t expected Clark to be so fond of Madilyn. If she was harmed, Clark would unhesitatingly cut off the perpetrator’s fingers.

Emanuele couldn’t resist calling Clark, “Is this your doing?”

“Yes, Emanuele, I know that wench is your subordinate’s daughter, but I had to do it. She has offended the future queen of the Canadian Mafia. If your subordinate has an issue, tell him to come to me.”

He was the head of the Canadian Mafia, and Madilyn would likely be his wife in the future.

Hearing this, Emanuele couldn’t help but furrow his brow. “Are you truly smitten?”

He had assumed that Clark’s treatment of Madilyn would be casual, like with other women-play until bored, then discard and find a replacement. But it seemed that this time, Clark was serious.

“Well, I suppose my subordinates will understand,” Emanuele said.

This was all Olivia’s doing.

Looking at Olivia’s pained, fainting figure, Emanuele didn’t care; he turned and left. With so many people at the scene, someone would surely call an ambulance.

Isabella heard about this in the car. She was a bit surprised. “I didn’t expect Clark to be so ruthless.”

“Isabella, don’t be too naive. Everyone who can become the head of the mafia is ruthless. Do you think I’m the only heartless one?”

No, no one is without ruthlessness. Without it, they would easily be crushed by their enemies on the stage.

Isabella nodded; she understood now.

She thought of Madilyn, whom she had met today. Clark held her dear. In the future, her life should be happier, right? Just like her, she couldn’t return to the past.

This incident was just a minor episode. After attending the banquet, Isabella continued going to work every day. After work, she would also visit Elisa for two fitness classes a week, keeping herself busy. This way, she could see Elisa twice a week.

As for Evelyn?

They had plans to meet on the weekends. When they met, Evelyn playfully hit Isabella on the shoulder. “Damn it, how could you set me up like that? You’re supposed to be my best friend!”

She was still a bit angry, feeling manipulated by Isabella, which made her very uncomfortable. But on the other hand, she thought, although she was manipulated by Isabella, it was because of that manipulation that she could be with James. Otherwise, they would still be in a state where they couldn’t be together. Now, everything was clear, and her sexual relationship with James was harmonious-all thanks to Isabella’s scheming.

She should be grateful to Isabella.

So when she saw Isabella, she wasn’t as angry.

“Alright, alright, I’m sorry, Evelyn. I feel really bad, can you forgive me?” Isabella immediately asked with a smile.

Isabella’s apology wasn’t sincere at all, but it conveyed her meaning to Evelyn. In Isabella’s eyes, there was a playful undertone.

“Evelyn, how are things with you and James? Are you feeling particularly happy now?” Isabella’s question made Evelyn suddenly think of the nights when she was tossed and turned, making her shy, wanting to find a place to hide.Exclusive © material by Nô(/v)elDrama.Org.

“It’s okay, we’re quite happy now.”

“Well, that’s good. You can rest assured that James has been with Emanuele for many years. He works hard and is kind. As long as he likes someone, he will give one hundred percent.” Isabella said, then her expression disappeared, becoming somewhat serious. “But I’ve thought about it, and I still feel there are some things I need to tell you, Evelyn. Have you already decided to enter the world of the Mafia?”

William before was a cruel man, but at that time, Evelyn didn’t know. She was deceived by William. If she had known how ruthless William was, she definitely wouldn’t have been involved with him. But now, Evelyn knew James was in the Mafia. Would she still insist on being with James? This meant she might be in danger, possibly killed by enemies, and she couldn’t return to her previous, ordinary, happy life.

At Isabella’s words, Evelyn’s face also became slightly serious.

“Isabella, I’ve considered this before. William’sactions made me wary, and I’m afraid of getting hurt, afraid of being harmed by someone. But love is sometimes strange; you inexplicably fall for it. What can I do? Besides, we deeply love each other. Isabella, I feel that no matter what, I have to give it a try.”

Unlike Isabella, who had always rejected the Mafia from the beginning, although it was a criminal organization, they had gradually cleaned up their act, merely defending their territory, preventing encroachment, and not invading others’ territories. Moreover, she had also heard James say that Emanuele had his principles; he wouldn’t traffic in humans, force women into prostitution, or casually bully others.

In Evelyn’s view, it wasn’t all that bad.

Seeing Evelyn’s courage, Isabella couldn’t help but smile. Evelyn was much more resolute in matters of the heart than she was. She hoped that this time, Evelyn’s choice was the right one.

After parting ways with Evelyn, Isabella returned home. At that moment, Tony handed Isabella something. “Madam, this is your delivery.”

Someone had sent her a package?

To ensure Isabella’s safety, Tony always checked deliveries to make sure they didn’t contain any bombs. However, to protect Isabella’s privacy, he wouldn’t inspect the contents of the package.

Isabella looked at the parcel, which resembled a letter, and couldn’t help but furrow her brow.

What could this be?

She hadn’t ordered anything.

Thinking this, she opened the envelope.

Several photos fell out, and upon seeing them, Isabella’s pupils constricted as if shocked. She felt her blood freeze, making her stiff all over.

How could there be these photos?

Isabella looked at the images, and they were all of her!

They were from the time she was kidnapped by William, nearly assaulted. In the photos, she lay in a disheveled state on the ground, her clothes removed by William, her face filled with anguish.

Good Lord, Isabella trembled all over.

Beside her photo was a note that read, “Respected Mrs. Lombardi, this is our first gift to you. It will appear in the media headlines!”