The Revenge of a Mafia Princess

Chapter 04

Lilliana POV

Not wanting to waste any more time, Matteo and I immediately ran over to Antony. "Huh, damn it. You worry me," I said while hitting Matteo, because it turned out that Antony was really Matteo's assistant.

"Yes, I was just worried that you had the wrong person," Matteo replied without guilt.

I just rolled my eyes lazily, then immediately pulled Callum into my arms. I kissed my son's forehead a few times, then hugged him tightly. I really don't want to lose Callum, because he is the only family left.

"I'm sorry, Mommy, Callum. I didn't expect you to see this bad thing," I said with all regret.

"I'm fine, Mommy. I'm strong." The 3-year-old boy said with a smile, Yeah, I'm lucky. Callum is indeed a strong boy. Callum rarely cries, and he even looks stronger than me.

I hugged Callum back and said, "I know; we'll leave here as soon as everything is done."

"Are you leaving?" Matteo suddenly asked.

That made me pause for a moment and then nod my head. "Yes, I will leave but after taking revenge on Vlad for the death of Papa and Silas," I answered with my hands clenched into fists. I tried to hold back my emotions in front of Callum. But really my heart still did not accept that Papa and Silas were dead; I would do anything to get revenge on Vlad.

Matteo seemed to smile; I don't know why he smiled. Then he said, "Good, now instead you come with me to my base. It will be safer there for you and Callum."

I was still silent while looking at Matteo. Should I go with him?

"I don't mean anything; Silas is my best friend, and Uncle Alessio is my father's best friend. I just wanted to protect you and..." Matteo paused, looked at my son, who was now also looking at him, and then said, "Callum. Vlad and the Russian mafia must be after you; I know what they are planning."

"What?" I asked curiously.

"Come with me to the headquarters; I'll explain there. Don't worry, I intend to help you get revenge for Silas's death," Matteo replied again with a faint smile. The smile I had been longing for? Ah, everything has changed. Right now my only goal was revenge, and after that I would leave New York City.

I nodded my head, picked up Callum, and left with Matteo and Antony. Hopefully, Matteo and I would be able to take revenge on Vlad.

***

Matteo took me and Callum to a big house; yeah, they called it the mafia headquarters. It's true; just going inside, I could already see a lot of men in all-black clothes in there. Not only men, but women too. They were busy with weapons and some other work.

I felt a little... déjà vu. Remembering that Papa used to take me to his base, and the atmosphere reminded me of the past. I'll probably miss Papa and Silas a lot.

Before going inside, I let out a long breath. Then stepping inside, of course I was welcomed by the mafia; they lowered their weapons. I smiled a little to say hello, but the man beside me didn't smile at all; even his face looked flat. Yes, who else if not Matteo?

"You just rest first; after that, I want to talk to you." Matteo said that while opening the door to the room on the second floor.

I just looked at Matteo, then nodded my head and said, "I will put Callum to bed first, then we can talk."

Matteo nodded, allowing me to enter the room. Then the man left me.

"Callum, you must be tired. Let's rest." I took Callum inside. Comfortable, that's what I felt; it seemed Matteo also prepared my needs in this room. Like a towel, a change of clothes, and other equipment.

I smiled unconsciously, "Matteo, you have not changed."

After that, I quickly bathed Callum and then put the boy to bed.

"Callum, I'm sorry," I said, looking at some of the wounds on Callum's body, of course because of the incident earlier. Seeing my son sleeping, I calmed down a little. I promised myself that I would protect Callum no matter what.

A few moments later, I saw that Callum had fallen asleep. "Sweet dream, baby," I said, kissing Callum's forehead, not forgetting to cover Callum's body so he wouldn't get cold.

"I have to talk to Matteo." I quickly got out of bed, walking out of the room to Matteo downstairs.

"Matteo!" I called while approaching Matteo, who was sitting with Antony and another man; I didn't recognize him.

Matteo turned to look at me with a smile and said, "Come here; I want to talk about Vlad."

I sat next to Matteo, after which we began to discuss the attack. Antony and Matteo had managed to arrest several members of the Russian mafia to extract information.

"Antony and I have gotten information if this was all planned by Vlad from the beginning." Matteo started to open the subject.

That made me clench my fists; of course I was angry. How could Papa be deceived by Vlad? And let Vlad plan such a big thing.

"What is Vlad's problem with Papa? How can my father be deceived and marry Silas to his daughter?" I asked in a slightly high tone.

Matteo paused for a moment and then said, "According to information, uncle Alessio and Vlad were in conflict, and uncle Alessio was forced to marry Silas and Aelita because uncle Alessio canceled their agreement unilaterally. Vlad said he would reconcile if Silas and Aelita got married. But..."

"The cunning Vlad took advantage of that to take over your father's and my father's territory, because Vlad knew that everyone would come to Silas' wedding, including my father. Vlad wants to control all the mafia territories in New York; that's why he wants to kill everyone at Silas' wedding." Matteo explained everything in detail.

While I could only hold back my emotions to hear him, since I was in Italy, I never knew about my father and Silas' problems. That's why I don't know what really happened.

"Vlad's members also said that Vlad had a grudge against your father. But I still don't know why."

I frowned, a grudge against my father? But why?

"Vlad must die," I said with emphasis, my emotions already overflowing. My heart ached so much, I couldn't even cry. Only anger and resentment remained in my life.

"Yes, Vlad must die. I will help you to take revenge." I was surprised when Matteo grasped my hand; our eyes met for a few moments as the emotions that had peaked slowly stabilized. Matteo... Is this feeling still the same?