Chapter 9
June’s POV
My face hurt from the fake smiles that I had to place on for the press. Today had been so draining, physically and emotionally Immediately the private jet landed, we drove straight to the press conference that he had prepared ahead of time so that he could break
the news of his engagement
The journalists had been fining so many questions, but Killian had already told me to ignore their questions. We didn’t owe them any more information
I glanced at Killian as we drove to his place. He was resting his head backwards on his seat, his eyes were closed, and a frown was
I watched as the car drove into an enormous mansion. It looked more like a fortress, with high walls and guards at every entrance.
They stood at different points with stoic expressions on their faces, and sharp eyes.X
My heart pounded as I realized something, but I kept calm.
The car stopped, and a man immediately opened my door. I stepped out carefully, glancing at everything around me
I glanced at the guard close to me, and I glanced at the gun strapped to his hip.!
“Welcome back, Mr. Romano,” one of the guards said, bowing his head slightly.
‘visitors‘ some time later“?
“Enzo, Killian said, brushing the shoulder of his suit. “Keep watch, we might get some ‘vi
My heart raced as I glanced at another man to see him holding a rifle.X
I swallowed hard “Killian,” I said quietly, keeping my voice steady. “Why are there guns everywhere? And guards?”
Killian’s hand rested against my lower back as he guided me toward the entrance. “For security.” he said simply
“Security?” I repeated. “What kind of businessman needs security like this?”
We stopped at the front door. He finally turned to face me, with amusement in his gray eyes, and a small smirk on his lips. “Not all businessmen run my kind of family business, amore.”
I stared at him, lifting an eyebrow at him. “Family Business? Really?“?
His smirk widened, “Yes, the Romano family business“}
I gave him a flat stare. “Is that a nickname for the Mafia?” I asked.
Killian chuckled softly, leaning casually against the doorframe. “Yes, it is.
“So, you’re a Mafia boss?“!
Killian nodded. “Capo dei capi, actually. The boss of all bosses”
I shook my head in frustration. I couldn’t believe I had left Richard, and his mafia life behind, just to be drawn into another mafia life “Why didn’t I you tell me?” I asked, crossing my arms. “You didn’t think that being the head of the Halian Mafia was something I should know before agreeing to this engagement?“”
Killian chuckled, opening the front door and directing me inside. “I didn’t think it mattered. After all, you didn’t ask.”
He shrugged. “Besides, it’s a good thing, you’re under my protection. That means no one–especially not Richard–can touch you. Consider it one of the benefits of our arrangement.” He said calmly, but there was an edge to his voice
I hesitated for a moment. “Did April know?”
His eyes darkened at the mention of April’s name, and he shook his head. “No, to her I was just a successful businessman.” He replied, turning away to walk inside.
“Come on, June,” he said calmly, glancing over his shoulder when he noticed that I wasn’t following. “We still have a lot to discuss and plan.
I stared at him as he walked away. Should I stay here and get married to a Mafia boss or turn around and walk away–back into Richard’s world again
I shook my head from those thoughts as I stepped inside the house. I had already made my choice. There was no turning back now
“Roses or Peonies?” I asked Killian as I marked the checklist on my lap.
He glanced at me and shrugged. “Whichever one you prefer.” He replied, turning back to the files before him.
“Peonies, it is I muttered, ticking it off.S
We were both sitting in the living room. I was preparing for the upcoming wedding ceremony, while Killian was browsing through some documents and folders.X
“Indoors or outdoors?” I asked.
This time, he barely glanced at me before he shrugged. “Whichever one you prefer.” He repeated
I stared at him for a moment with a frown on my face. He released a sigh. “1 can feel you glaring at me.” He said, turning to face me with a lifted eyebrow
*June, don’t forget that this is not a real wedding, it’s just one of our ways of getting revenge. Stop investing so much time into it. Just allow the wedding planner to do whatever she wants.” He advised, giving me an exasperated look.
I shook my head firmly: “No, just because it’s a fake wedding doesn’t mean I shouldn’t enjoy it.” I retorted, running a hand through my
halt “Richard and I never had a wedding recention We just did a small church mamane with five witnesses because of
security
“Hichard and I never had a wedding reception. We jest ded
Inodded, making it on the checklist “adore then
in tensed slightly. Honowed my eyebrows in confusion as I watched him poll out his phone
“Well, it looks like our visitors are finally here” He announced with a smirk 11
Killian stood up from the sola, les smirk deepened, but his eyes were cold
“Inchard and April are here” He replied
My eyes widened in surprise. I
