Page 55 of Married to the Mafia Monster

"Actually," Alex says, his voice cold and commanding, "I am the new owner."

He steps closer, his presence intimidating. "My wife is the new owner of this hotel. On the condition she fires your sleazy ass."

I turn to Alex, shocked and confused. He gives me a nod, encouraging me to speak. Gathering my courage, I face Mr. Harris.

"You heard him," I say, my voice steady. "Pack your things and leave."

Mr. Harris sputters, but Alex’s unwavering gaze silences him. With a defeated look, he gathers his belongings, stuffing them into a box.

Alex leads me to the bar, where he pours two glasses of wine. He hands me one and raises his glass in a toast. "To new beginnings."

We clink glasses, and I take a sip, feeling the warmth of the wine spread through me. "When did you buy this place?" I ask, still in shock.

"Been planning this since the moment you said you were mine," he replies, his eyes softening as he looks at me.

I set my glass down, staring at him in amazement. "What would you have done if I didn’t want to stay with you?"

He shrugs, a small smile playing on his lips. "I would have given it to you anyway. You deserve it."

Tears well up in my eyes, and I blink them back, feeling overwhelmed with gratitude and love. “I don’t know what to say. What did I do to deserve this?”

He reaches out, brushing a tear from my cheek. "This is what a husband does. Protects his wife." He nods toward the departing supervisor, who is leaving with his box of belongings. "Kills her enemies."

I laugh softly, shaking my head. "I think firing is punishment enough."

Alex takes my hand, his expression turning serious. "There’s something I need to show you in my room."

"What is it?" I ask, my curiosity piqued.

He stands, holding out his hand. "Come see."

THIRTY-EIGHT

Bella

I’m barely in Alex’s room before Lily calls.

“Hey, Lily!” I answer, my voice filled with warmth.

“Bella, I got a call saying everything is fine now. Some guy named Ricardo. Can I come back to work?” Her voice is a mix of relief and curiosity.

I smile, looking at Alex who’s watching me with an affectionate gaze. “Lily, I have even better news. I’m making you the front of house manager.”

There’s a moment of silence on the other end before Lily bursts out, “What? How? What happened?”

I laugh, feeling the weight of the past days lifting. “Alex bought the hotel and gifted it to me. Fired Mr. Harris. So now, I need someone front of house. You’ve been with me through everything, and I can’t think of anyone better to manage this place.”

Her voice is thick with emotion. “Bella, I’m so happy for you! And I’m guessing you’re staying with Alex. I’m glad. I know he’ll make you so happy.”

We talk for a while longer, summing up all that’s happened since we last spoke. Lily’s enthusiasm and support mean the world to me, and by the time we hang up, I feel more even excited about the future.

As I put my phone down, I turn to Alex. “You know, Lily’s right. You do make me happy.”

He steps closer, his eyes darkening with desire. “And you make me happy, Bella. More than I ever thought possible.”

Without another word, we begin to undress. Each piece of clothing that falls away feels like shedding the remnants of our old lives. When we’re both naked, I look at him and say, “What was it you wanted to show me?”

His eyes lock onto mine, filled with intensity as he wraps my hand around his hard cock. “This.”

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