Chapter 1

Alicia Carter

"Ali, I'm not sure I like the idea."

I pushed his hands away from my shoulder and smiled softly at him.

"Dad. I'll be fine. Don't be concerned." I mumbled as quietly as I could.

He let out a sigh.

"And how about Marco? Did you speak with him?"

I took a deep breath. When I informed him about the plan he wasn't very happy, I explained and promised him that I'll be back to him and we will live our happily ever after, after that, I don't really know much but i know that he dislikes the idea of me marrying an arrogant jerk just to expose a mafia boss.

But he knew from the start that I don't listen to anyone when it comes to my job. My work is everything to me. After my father, it's my top priority.

"Marco, baby, please try to understand that this is my job."

I tried to justify my action by placing my hand on his shoulder, trying to have some kind of dominance in this situation.

"Ali, are you insane? You want me to accept that my girlfriend wants to marry An arrogant jerk for her shitty work?! What about me? What about us?! I can't afford to lose you!"

He screamed back and pushed my hands off his shoulder.

"Don't talk about my work like that! My job is not shitty!"

I immediately jumped in to defend my work.

His eyes widen in surprise, and he laughs pathetically.

"Ali, are you serious?!? That's all you took in from everything I said?! How can you be so self-centred?"

I could see tears welling up in his eyes.

I took a step forward, attempting to approach him, but failed miserably when he took a step backward.

"Marco-"

"No."

He shook his head. Because of all the yelling and possibly tears, his voice became raspy and hoarse.

"I can't let you go, Ali. Why don't you get it? I love you."

A tear rolled down his red cheeks as he whispered.

"Marco, I love you as well. I love you as well. I love you to pieces."

I moved forward and cupped his cheeks. I rested my forehead against his.

"What if you fall in love with him? What will I do then? Other than you, I don't have anyone else to call mine. I've already lost so much in my life; I can't lose you now."

He grumbled against my lips.

My poor baby.

I leaned in and linked my lips with his. Savouring the taste of his lips and kissing him with all of my love for him to show him he'll never lose me.

"You'll never be able to get rid of me. Never, ever, ever. I may marry him, but only for business purposes; there will be no feelings involved. I guarantee it. I promise I'll get back to you, Marco, and then we'll get married and we'll have lots and lots of babies."

I pant against his lips and laughed at my last statement.

He, too, smiled softly.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

And he continuously pressed his lips against mine.

"Yes, dad. I spoke with him about it. He's not thrilled with the idea, but I know he'll back me up."

Dad sighed and shook his head in disappointment. His eyes are filled with sadness.

"I'm still opposed to you marrying a billionaire. Why would he marry you in the first place?"

"Don't be concerned, Dad. We have the entire plan prepared, and I need your help and support."I grinned.

Dad raised his brow at me and looked me in the eyes with suspicion.

"What is going on in your evil mind?"He muttered.

I flipped my hair and smiled at him proudly.

"You should be proud of your daughter. I have a mastermind plan."

"Then let's hear your mastermind plan. Start." With a straightforward expression, he said.

I resist the urge to whine and tell him not to be so rude to me.

Wait until I tell him my plan. He'll be so pleased with me.

"So the plan is that you'll go to his office, I'll get you an appointment, don't worry about it. You'll inform him about Lorenzo's father's death. Which I only recently discovered. I'm better than Bond!"

I went overboard.

"Keep your horses calm and carry on."

"Yea yea, so you'll tell him you know something about Lorenzo's father's death and that the police are looking for Lorenzo. This time, their case is stronger, they're determined to catch Lorenzo, and they believe he's involved with Lorenzo. Of course if the police come to investigate him his business will be affected. You're the commissioner, after all. You'll tell him you will close the case, but you need a favour from him. He'll ask you what, and you'll put that marriage proposal in front of him."

After I finished, I smiled proudly, and he just stared at me with wide eyes.

"Who the hell turned you into a spy? You should be a fucking author, my daughter!"

I couldn't tell if it was an insult or a compliment, so I ignored it and gave him my best puppy eyes.

"This plan, Ali, is far too dangerous! What if he discovers we're lying? Don't you think he's dangerous if he's involved with Lorenzo? What if he hurts you after finding out the truth? So, what are we going to do? He could be a monster for all we know!" He screamed.

He was clearly not pleased with my suggestion.

I let out a sigh.

"Dad. This is the only option."

"No. This is far too dangerous. Think of some other plan."

He expressed his displeasure by shaking his head.

I locked my gaze on his. Giving him my best puppy eyes. I know I have to persuade him in some way.

"Dad. Please? Can't you do this much for me?"

"Ali-"

"Please."I interrupted him.

He looked at me for a moment and sighed before muttering a soft okay and sending me into ecstasy.

"Thank you very much. Dad, thank you so much!"

I jumped up and hugged him tight. He kissed my temples as he wrapped his arms around my shoulder.

"But I want you to make one promise to me."

I fixed my gaze on him. His eyes were filled with worry.

"You'll keep yourself safe, and if you sense any kind of danger or discomfort, you'll call it quits and come back."

I paused for a moment before shaking my head and saying yes.

"Okay. Dad, I love you."I hugged him once more.

"I love you as well."He stroked my hair and stroked my back.

Be prepared, Lorenzo. Alicia Carter is on her way to get you. You won't be able to escape this time.

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