Chapter One
Every corner of this city bows to me. Yet nothing feels secure anymore. The vultures are gathering, trying to let their voices out. It's time to put them in their place and remind them why I'm called, Leonardo." Mr. Leonardo angrily thought. being furious as he pounds his fist on his palm.
The door creaks open, and Elena enters
with a soft smile, placing a hand on her
swollen belly. "You're always in your own
world, aren't you? Even this late at night
you look troubled, husband! May I share
in your worries?"
Mr. Leonardo trying to put on a smile
not to get Elena too worried. As the
saying goes. 'every strong man, has
his own weakness. 'In Mr. Leonardo's
case, his family turns out to be his
weakness.
In a soft tone Mr. Leonardo mumbled
"Elena, though I'm feared by all. even
a whisper of my name causes many
to stumble. Yet there is one thing
I cannot control! fate."
He walked over to her, then tugged her
hair behind her ear, his eyes softened
and humbled. with a gentle look for a
man who is so dominant and feared
by all. Mr. Leonardo continued in a
cold tone. "But when I look at you
how strong a woman you are! I only
feel stronger. You and our son, are the
only thing that Makes me superior
over this fear."
Elena feeling his soft heart beat as she
rest her head on his chest. Quickly
withdrew her head, gazed at him.
"You always have your ways, no matter
how strong the danger poses to be.
You've always won. And if there is
anybody in the world that can face this
fear and come out winning. Then
that person, is you Leo." Elena
mumbling.
He chuckled pulling her into his arms.
But his smile faded quickly with his face
tightened as he senses danger around
him.
"I need to protect both of you. There's
unrest, whispers in town. Enemies I
thought were far gone, are resurfacing."
Mr. Leo mumbled touching her swollen
belly.
Hearing the uncertainty in Leo's voice,
Elena boldly intoned. staring him up.
"You've always been one step ahead,
Leo. You will protect us, I trust you."
He holds her closer feeling relieved,
with her Supportive words. The next
morning Mr. Leo got up, before the
shining of the day light. Stretching his
hand looking out for his phone. He
finally got hold of it, then scroll down
looking for Alex number. His trusted
right-hand man.
After dialing his number, it took a few
seconds, then Alex's voice echoed
into his ear, " Good morning Boss."
without even answering Alex's
greetings Mr. Leo anxiously uttered.
" I need You to gather all the boys,
I want to have a word with them."
Alex wondering what could have
been the case, for Mr. Leo to call for
this kind of meeting, this early. With
shivering in his voice, he mumbled.
"Yes Boss, right away."
Just in a short time after having an
underground meeting with his boys.
Mr. Leo was engaged In conversation
with Alex, discussing the recent threats.
As the tension intensifies.
"Boss, we have an Intel that some
board members in the corporation are
making moves. They're aligning with the
Mafia."
"Let them try. we will crush them like
others." Without letting Alex's words
drop to the ground. Mr. Leo in rage
uttered.
But Alex's expression remains gloomy,
staring at his Boss.
"There's something different, This time.
It's not just the usual power Play.
Someone is targeting your personal
life. Your family."
Mr. Leo's expression tightens, with a
dangerous gleam in his eyes. " They
dare come after Elena?"
"It's more than just her. They know
everything. they know about your
son."
For the first time, fear flickers across
Mr. Leo's face. Showing sign of
weakness in the presence of his boys.
He anxiously charged at Alex, grabbed
him by the collar And whispered "How
did they come to know about my son?
Knowing the implications of toying
With Mr. Leo and how sensitive the
matter is. Alex quickly cleared the air.
"Boss, we tried to contain it. But I
can't tell how it got out there.
I'm sorry Boss."
Alex struggling to speak, as Leonardo
tightened his grip on his collar
pressed to his neck. after a long
hearted banter, Leonardo let go of
Alex collar.
Though, Leonardo loves his wife
Elena. But when it comes to his heir,
the unborn child. He can take a life for
that.
"I need to move them tonight."
Mr. Leo in low voice, intoned.
Back at the mansion, Mr. Leo
With desperation, rushes to Elena
who is sitting in the bedroom,
reading. He grabs her hand.
"We need to leave now."
"Leo, what's wrong? What's
happening?" With panic in her voice.
Elena mumbled.
"There's no time to explain. it's not
safe here anymore. I'm taking you
somewhere safe."
Elena stands, sensing the gravity
in his voice.
"Is it the business? or the mafia?
With concern in her voice, she
uttered.
" Yes. and it's worse than we
thought."
But before they could leave, a loud
The explosion rocks the mansion.
The ground shakes and the windows
shatter. Leo immediately pulls
Elena to the floor, shielding her with
his body.
"Stay down." He shouted-out, still
trying to shield her from the
shattering of the glasses.
Gun fire erupts outside the mansion.
Leo's men rush to defend the estate
but the attackers are many. The
sound of chaos fills the air. Bullets
flying, screams and explosions.
Leo's heart pounds heavily as he
holds Elena close.
But just as they reach the door, a
man on mask appears, with a gun
raised. Leo reacted instantly, pulling
out his weapon and firing. The
attacker falls to the ground, but not
before pulling the trigger.
He turns to Elena with dread taking
over his heart.
She stands still, with her hand pressed
against her belly.
"Leo." Elena weakly intoned.
"No... no, no Elena..."
Leo in shock, uttered.