Chapter 421. The Boss Reacts

Ria

When he lifted her and carried her gently into the bathroom and stood her under the hot shower, she could barely stand. He held her, their naked bodies pressed to each other, mouths fused as he soaped her and later towelled her. Then he carried her back to the bed and they lay, snuggled under the blankets, his large, warm body giving her a sense of peace and security she could hardly believe.

Yet as she fell asleep a blissful smile on her full lips, Philippe lay, eyes open, tense. What would the Boss do when he heard about the?

For he would find out, there was no doubt about that.

The Capo knew it was inevitable but he was sure he could convince the man he respected with all his soul.

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Lucien

He roared as he rose from his chair, sending the leather armchair flying. It was morning and he had come awake to an empty bed. He had a feeling that Proserpina had stolen from his bed to check on Paddy. At any r