Chapter 121
CHARLOTTE POV
Grayson said nothing during the entire ride home. I was clenching and unclenching my fist looking out the window. Luckily I had driven back to the venue without being caught and I hurriedly got the man who brought my car out here to drive it back to the mansion.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
I had caught up with him in the stairs when he pulled me roughly and said,
“Where did you go to? I looked for you in the rest room and couldn’t find you.” His grip was tight but I managed to keep a cool face and said,
“Oh I was in the gallery. I thought the pictures there looked great and the party was boring”. I was tired of standing like a stature by your side.’ I replied as he pulled me closer and I could see that he was grinding his teeth against the other.
“Don’t lie to me. Tell me the truth now.” He said as I rolled my eyes.
My heart was beating heavily and I felt like breaking apart but thankfully a couple was coming so he quickly let go of me so that they won’t notice a thing. Grateful to have my hand free, I massaged it as he held my waist and said against my back.
“I told you that I always want to keep an eye on you at all times. I can’t help it if you waste my time. I will deal with you at home” He said before pulling me back to the party. His last words were more than enough to make me tremble in fear.
I kept quiet during the entire party and never left his side again but my eyes searched for Calista or Chase, both that I wasn’t able to see anymore, till the party was ended.
And now that we were driving home, he still haven’t said anything. So I let my mind wander.
After everything that I had done to Chase, killing Madison also attempting killing Calista, did I really deserve his forgiveness?.
I was one of his enemies now. I chose Grayson side whether I liked it or not and now that things were looking badly I was trying to switch. I wondered what Calista thought of me now. I know that I had already done her dirty and going to her for advice and help was my only card but was she really going to help? Even if she told Chase, would Chase forgive me?
“Get out of the car.” Grayson said startling me as I saw that he had packed in front of his house.
I silently opened the door and stepped out and shut the door. He came out of the door and said,
“Get inside. I am off to see Edward, My father. When I get back, I will deal with you” He said as he got back in the car again and drove off. He left me there. I was relieved although I was still trapped.
The guards knew better than to allow me leave without permission from Grayson so I went inside the house. I took a bath and ate because I couldn’t eat there in the party as Grayson didn’t let me. He said that I was going to try talking to other people and he didn’t like that.
GRAYSON GOTTI
“Why did you do that?” I asked as I faced my father Edward in the study. He was smoking a cigar as he turned and faced me.
“Why did I do what? You have to be specific. I did a lot of things today.” He said with a gleam in his eyes. It seemed like he was even happier today than any other day I have met him.
“You know what I mean. I heard that Chase’s dad was shot and was taken to the hospital. And I know that it is you that did it. So why did you do it and why didn’t you tell me about it?” I said clenching my fists as my dad laughed out loud and replied,
“I never knew that I had to be reporting myself to you. Especially when I told you that your own mission was just to back off and enjoy the ball. I don’t owe you any explanation so I suggest you get out of my sight.’ He said as I banged my hand hard on the table.
“Do you know the consequences of what you have done?. Chase will not let this die. If he finds out that you are the one. He will come for us with his brothers. After everything they are still family.” I said trying my best to control my rising temper.
He was still my father and deserved my respect although it was slowly fading away.
“No it doesn’t mean anything. In Mafia, the rule is to kill or be killed. I took down an opponent because I saw an opening. Yet you are weak.” He said as I frowned.
“What do you mean by that? Tell me. I am not weak. I can do anything.” I said as he brought out a photo and showed me.
“If you aren’t weak, then tell me why your puppet was found with Luciano’s daughter this afternoon in a car.” He said as I took the picture in my hand. It was clearly Charlotte talking with Calista. It was the same damned outfit she wore today. That bitch.
That sly bitch!.
“Before you go around poking your nose in my business, make sure your dirty linen isn’t spread outside for people to see. Now are you going to take care of this or should I?” He said as I bit my lips hard.
Without another word, I turned and left that place storming downstairs. Charlotte was going to pay. I need to know what she told Calista and I need to know fast.
Things were blowing up and getting more heated. If care was not taken, I was going to be caught in the cross fire. I murmured to myself as I got in my car and drove Recklessly out of there.