Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

And now, it was late at night. Even beneath her apartment, Isabella felt unsafe at such a late hour. “Pippo, could you stay with her for a while? I’ll see if I can visit tomorrow. It’s not safe around me, I can’t go out casually. If I have to, I need to bring a group of bodyguards,” said Isabella.

Upon hearing Isabella’s words, Pippo seemed a bit disappointed. Isabella’s decision to bring so many bodyguards along meant that even if she did go out, there would be heavily guarded security around her, making it difficult for anyone to harm her. Has Emanuele become more cautious after the deaths of his father, stepmother, and brother-in-law? Or does he genuinely care for Isabella to the extent of wanting to protect her from any danger?

If it’s the latter, Pippo thought with great excitement, then causing harm to the person Emanuele cares for would surely drive him insane. But now, it seemed impossible to lure Isabella to his side through Evelyn’s identity. Even if she were to visit, she would be surrounded by numerous bodyguards, making it impossible for him to strike. He wasn’t a fool; he wouldn’t risk his life to kill Isabella.

So, he decided to approach from another angle. “Alright, Isabella, I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll try to talk to Evelyn. If there are any problems, we’ll stay in touch through our phones,” said Pippo.

Isabella responded with a smiling emoji. Yet, she still felt somewhat uneasy. Upon hearing Pippo’s words, she couldn’t shake the feeling that Evelyn was in a serious condition. Although she couldn’t leave, she decided to send two doctors to check on Evelyn.

Thinking of this, Isabella messaged Evelyn, “Evelyn, are you okay? How are you feeling right now?” After a while, Evelyn replied, “Isabella, I miss you so much.” “Are you okay? Pippo said you’re not feeling well. How about I arrange for a doctor to come and check on you tomorrow?”

She was genuinely worried about Evelyn. However, she couldn’t leave her current location, and Emanuele might not allow her to visit Evelyn. After all, Evelyn’s apartment was quite a distance away, and the journey posed potential dangers, which multiplied as the distance increased. Before she was pregnant, she almost died when she was attacked. Now, with her pregnancy, she feared that any sudden danger might harm her unborn child.

Evelyn quickly replied, “I had a check-up before. Physically, I’m fine. But I always feel emotionally low. Pippo’s company makes me feel much better.” “That’s good, Evelyn. We can video chat. You can call or message me. Even though I can’t be with you in person, we can stay connected through video. Evelyn, stay strong. Once all the crises around us are resolved, I’ll come to see you immediately,” Isabella assured her.

At that moment, Isabella didn’t dwell on the strange tone in Evelyn’s messages. “Okay, but Isabella, you know, I really miss you. I understand your situation now. It’s okay. When you have time, come and find me,” replied Evelyn.

The conversation ended, but Isabella still felt somewhat worried and anxious. Evelyn was her closest friend, yet now she hesitated to visit her due to concerns about her own safety. Isabella couldn’t help but wonder if she was being too selfish. Nonetheless, she could communicate with Evelyn through video calls, believing that Evelyn would understand her situation. She looked forward to sharing her pregnancy news with Evelyn, hoping it would bring her friend joy.

Thinking this, Isabella felt less anxious. However, that night, Isabella couldn’t sleep well. She dreamt that Evelyn, unable to bear the physical pain, chose to end her life by jumping from a building, dying right in front of her. This startled Isabella, and she woke up at four in the morning, alarming Elisa.

“What’s wrong, Isabella? Another bad dream?” Elisa asked. Isabella nodded. Elisa handed her a glass of water. “Take a few sips, you’ll be okay.”

She then comforted Isabella, and Isabella’s inner turmoil subsided slightly. “Elisa, when do you think Emanuele will resolve the crisis? Being cooped up in the apartment every day, I feel like I’m sinking into depression. Now my best friend is in danger, and I can’t help her. I don’t feel like I’m being a good friend.”NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

In her most vulnerable moments, it was Evelyn who had supported her and helped her emerge from Chloe’s shadow, guiding her towards a brighter, more optimistic outlook. Yet now, when Evelyn was vulnerable, Isabella couldn’t be there for her.

“Don’t blame yourself too much, Isabella,” Elisa reassured her. “I believe Evelyn will understand. As you said, you’re best friends. From my perspective, even if I were extremely upset, I wouldn’t want my best friend to come to me when I’m in a life-threatening situation. My own distress is one thing, but I don’t want my best friend to be in danger.”

Isabella felt comforted by Elisa’s words and suddenly felt much better. She hugged Elisa and let out a sigh. Elisa looked at Isabella, feeling a pang of sorrow for her. This girl, so pure and kind, should have had a normal life, pursuing her dreams. Yet, after becoming the Mafia Queen, she had to learn survival skills she never needed before – even fearing for her life just to step out the door.

Elisa, who had been confined to the apartment to protect Isabella, felt suffocated. She missed the freedom of the open air. She sympathized with Isabella, who, despite enjoying material comforts, had lost so much. But when the boss liked Isabella, and Isabella liked the boss, sacrifices were inevitable.

The next day, Isabella’s mood improved slightly. She decided to video call Evelyn to check on her. However, when she attempted to call, Evelyn didn’t answer and instead sent a message: “Isabella, I’m sorry. I’m not in a state to video chat with you. I don’t want you to see me in this vulnerable state.”