Undone by Her

Lorenzo stood frozen, the man who ruled a criminal empire with effortless ease, yet he could not utter a single word. Mr. Marino, I didn't know you're here either. Even as his companion for a period of time, I barely knew him. This was unbearabletwo drops, bright red, falling from beneath his nose. My feet hit the wet tiles; I slipped and fell backward. Lorenzo moved on pure instinct. He ran to me, reached out, and stepped right in with me. I could feel his heartbeat against my chest. His skin burned like he had a fever. He was still burning. I turned my face away, bit my lip. I reached out to touch his nose. His fingers closed around my wrist. I had never been this close to a man. My voice came out unsteady. Are you okay? Why did you... You didn't see anything. His voice lower than usual, rougher. Before I could push back, he sneezed. I made a decision. I stood, grabbed the robe from the hook, wrapped it around myself. If Lorenzo got sick because of me, my family paid for it. I was about to open my mouth and scream for help. Two hands covered my face from behind. I need to swear to God this never leaves this room. Please, Kara, stay silent.

Mrs. Marino laid out the terms clearly:. "Six months. If nothing changes between you two, you can leave scotfree. I'll pay you the full amount, no strings attached. Your reputation stays unruined. " She then warned me. Lorenzo will know why you're here, I've never been able to hide anything from him. But he just doesn't have to know about the contract, he hates shady deals. Three days later, I moved into the Marino estate, the advance money was already in my bank account. Elena Lorenzo, the Don's mother, met me at the door pacing. A face like. that. if that man still can't see what's right in front of him, I don't know what I'll do with him. Don't worry, madam. I try my best. She then introduced me to all the house residents of the estate. She will be staying here from today on. All of you cooperate accordingly. They all stared at me with obvious curiosity. They've tried just about every type of woman by now, haven't they Mrs. Marina won't quit. Not until our master has an heir The last one lasted three days The two before her didn't even stay one full day How could they possibly have a child? But I'm so curious, all those girls before looked like socialites you see on TV and magazines, or even is she. just some nobody the housekeeper approached, all the gossiping servants scattered at once. Miss Mrs. Marino says you have no assigned room here, you'll have to figure it out on your own.