THE MAFIA’S BRIDE

Chapter 7: The Dangerous Game

ELSIE

I sat in Ethan's office, my mind reeling with the information he had just revealed. My father's death was no accident - it was a calculated move to eliminate him and take control of the organization.

I felt a wave of anger and determination wash over me. I was going to find out who did this and make them pay.

Ethan's eyes locked on mine, and I knew he could see the fire burning inside me. "Elsie, I know you're upset, but we have to be careful. We're playing with fire here."

I nodded, my jaw set. "I know. But I won't back down. I want justice for my father."

Ethan nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "I knew you'd say that. Let's get to work."

We spent the next few hours poring over files and making phone calls, gathering information and piecing together the puzzle.

As the sun began to set, Ethan stood up, his eyes tired. "Let's call it a night. We can continue tomorrow."

I nodded, my mind still racing with thoughts and questions.

As I left Ethan's office, I couldn't shake the feeling that we were in over our heads. The organization was powerful and ruthless, and we were just two people trying to take them down.

But I refused to back down. I was a Wilder, and Wilders didn't back down from a fight.

As I walked home, I noticed a black car following me. I quickened my pace, my heart pounding in my chest.

Suddenly, the car pulled up beside me, and the window rolled down. A menacing face glared out at me.

"You're playing a dangerous game, Elsie Wilder," the man growled. "Back off while you still can."

I stood tall, my eyes locked on his. "I won't back down."

The man sneered, and the car sped off into the night.

I knew then that we were in grave danger. But I refused to back down. I was ready to play the game, no matter the cost.

Immediately I got home my bed swallowed me, am so f*****g tired I groaned into my favorite pillow, no matter how tired I am I need a hot shower.

Elsie came the voice of our house help.

Mrs Antonio is a filipino she’s been with me since I was born and I cherish her so much, your food is in the dinner table she said standing at the door of my room, i will just take a bath and come downstairs i reply.

After a long and stressful day eating the food prepared by mrs Antonio does wonders to my body.