Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Isabella didn’t expect Emanuele to know about it, but considering his investigative capabilities, it was understandable. “Yeah, I guess it’s because I drank on an empty stomach. My stomach couldn’t handle it.”

“Then eat properly now.”

Isabella didn’t refuse. She did feel a bit hungry now. If she slept on an empty stomach later tonight, it would be even harder to fall asleep.

Lilly was efficient, and she quickly cooked two bowls of noodles. The aroma made Isabella’s stomach growl. Once the noodles were on the table, Isabella started eating.

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“After you finish eating, go to bed. I have something to take care of.”

Isabella looked at Emanuele. “Is it about what Isidoro told you?”

She was a bit worried.

Emanuele didn’t hide it from Isabella and nodded.

“Then be careful.”

“I will.” Emanuele felt Isabella’s concern, and for once, he felt a bit happier. “I don’t want to make you a widow. I don’t want to see you marry someone else. I’d rather have you die by my side than be with another man.”

“You are truly selfish! Other husbands hope their wives find happiness. But you, you want to drag me down even in death.” Isabella, who was initially touched by Emanuele’s consideration, now felt that this man was truly selfish and cruel.

“Haven’t you always thought I was heartless? If I’m not heartless, how can I live up to your impression of me?”

Isabella didn’t want to talk to Emanuele now.

Emanuele was always like this. Every time she had a bit of good feeling toward him, he would use real actions to prove that he was fundamentally a selfish and indifferent person.

…

Isabella learned from Sophia that Grazia didn’t return to the estate last night but left with Rocco.

Originally, she thought they would have to wait one or two more months to be together, but unexpectedly, they were already together so soon.

While Isabella was waiting for Lilly to prepare lunch, she was quite bored, so she turned on a variety show. It was her favorite, and she had watched it countless times, but Isabella still loved it. After all, it featured her ideal type.

At this moment, Isabella heard the doorbell ring. She walked over and opened the door, finding Grazia.

Originally, Isabella planned to find some free time in the afternoon to chat with Grazia. Unexpectedly, Grazia came to her door.

“Grazia, how are you?” Isabella asked with concern.

It was evident that Grazia looked a bit tired.

“We plan to have the wedding in Italy a month later. Isabella, I will settle down in Italy permanently.”

“Oh my God!” Isabella was a bit surprised. “Isn’t that too fast?”

Before, according to Rocco’s implication, it seemed they would spend some time together, slowly building their relationship. However, Isabella couldn’t help but furrow her brows. She sensed Rocco’s impatience.

But she didn’t have the authority to stop all of this. Thinking about it, Isabella sighed. She looked at Grazia, momentarily at a loss for words.

But Grazia quickly regained her smile. “Let’s not talk about that for now. Although we’re getting married in Italy, Isabella, I want to pick a wedding dress from Chicago. Are you free today? Can you come with me to choose a wedding dress?”

“Of course, but let’s have lunch first.” Isabella smiled at Grazia and then asked Lilly to prepare an extra lunch.

As soon as Lilly saw Grazia, she immediately hugged her. “Oh, Grazia, I wish you a happy marriage. I hope you will always be happy.”

She had seen Grazia grow up and witnessed the happiness of Grazia’s previous marriage. She sincerely hoped that in this marriage, Grazia would still find happiness.

“Thank you, Lilly.”

“After you finish shopping, come back for afternoon tea. I’ll prepare your favorite desserts.” Lilly winked at Grazia, her warm tone lifting the somewhat gloomy atmosphere in the apartment.

Soon, Isabella and Grazia set off to buy clothes at the bridal shop.

The owner of the bridal shop, Maya, saw Grazia and hugged her. “Grazia, are you here to buy a wedding dress, or just to visit me?”

“I’m getting married.” Grazia tried to maintain her famous smile, as if she was wearing a mask on her face.

“Oh, my God, you and Andrew…” Maya remembered Grazia’s husband. They seemed so in love, and she didn’t understand what had happened.

“Andrew was killed.” Grazia said calmly, but Isabella, standing beside her, felt like Grazia’s heart was bleeding.

Poor Grazia…

Maya’s face, covered in wrinkles, showed shock and sadness, but she quickly composed herself.

“Come, dear Grazia, see what style of wedding dress you like.”

Maya asked Grazia to choose a wedding dress and pointed to a row of shelves above. “These are made from imported Italian materials. You should like them.”

Grazia looked at those beautiful wedding dresses. Indeed, it was the most beautiful collection in the store, but… she shook her head. “Rocco also mentioned that they produce a lot of fashion over there. I could easily go there, and he could help me customize a dress. However, I feel like I might not be able to return to Chicago in the future. So, I want a wedding dress that truly belongs to Chicago, as a keepsake.”

“Maya, use the fabrics we produce in Chicago to make a wedding dress for Grazia.” Isabella said to Maya.

“All right, dear. Come, let me measure your size.” Maya took out her measuring tape and measured Grazia, helping her get the right measurements.

“When is your wedding?”

“In a month.”

“Oh, so urgent? Then I have to start making your wedding dress right away.”

Leaving Maya’s bridal shop, Isabella looked at Grazia. Behind them, several bodyguards followed. Apart from Isabella’s bodyguard Tony and Harry, as well as Emanuele, who came over to protect her, there were also Rocco’s bodyguards behind Grazia.

Surrounded by a large group of tall bodyguards, even their conversation became cautious.

“Let’s go back to the apartment. Lilly said she prepared afternoon tea for us.” Isabella smiled at Grazia, knowing that the situation was already set. All she could do during the time she spent with Grazia was to make her a little happier.

“Okay.” Grazia nodded.

They returned to the apartment, sipping on the red tea Lilly brewed, enjoying delicious cake, watching Isabella’s favorite variety show, and chatting about daily life. The atmosphere was warm and harmonious. However, as evening approached, Grazia had to bid farewell.

She had to go back, and there was nothing Isabella could do. She could only escort Grazia to the elevator and watch her leave. Turning back, Isabella embraced Lilly, feeling quite disheartened. “What should I do? I feel like all my friends are slowly leaving me.”

She had rarely experienced such farewells before, but now it was different. Her relationships with Grazia and Andrew were excellent, but Andrew had been brutally murdered, Grazia was about to get married, and she couldn’t meet Evelyn often now.

The constant goodbyes and the growing sense of loneliness made her very distressed. “Everything will be okay, Isabella. You’re so kind; God will bless you,” Lilly said, patting Isabella’s back and offering comfort.