Wedded To The Ruthless Mafia Boss

A SIT-DOWN 2

"I am not an illegitimate child. I am the real son of my father," Darian argued.

"All thanks to DNA. Your mother was never accepted by the family and you could as well be an illegitimate child." Gaius curtly stated. "Now that you have proven that you can be better than your father, we would consider giving the throne to you but that's after we've met your wife and asked her some crucial questions." He told Darian. "Schedule a date to bring her to Dawson's family house, that's where the meeting will be held." He finalized.

Darian bowed to Gaius and took his seat, no matter how rude Gaius was to him. He had to respect him at all cost. As long as he was still a capo, he would listen to Gaius orders until he assumed duties as the don.

"The Antonioni family brought in some new weapons last night and they want us to check them out before distribution. The Dawson family’s warehouse needs to be restocked and we seek contribution from every members of the family.” Joe, the family’s secretary and an uncle to Darian informed them.

"Darian, you are the youngest here. You should respect your uncles before you mount the throne as the Don." Gaius said to Darian, his brows lashing against one another, and his eyes focused on Darian.

"You should tell Judson to watch his mouth and stop talking about my parents in such a disrespectful manner." Darian responded.

Gaius cautioned Judson but that didn't change the fact that they loathed each other and would never agree on terms. Judson wanted the throne as much as Darian did and he would do anything to get rid of Darian.

"That would be all for today but before we leave. I would like to issue a warning to you all." Gaius lit his cigar for the first time, gingerly taking a drag. He looked up at them and smiled. "Enemies are lurking around. I got some information that they are on the lookout for the Dawson family. I want you all to tread carefully and watch your backs." He stared at their faces, wiggling his head as he spoke.

"Do you have an idea who's behind this?" Darian asked Gaius. "Any family you know about?"

"I don't know anyone but our men are out, and there are informants everywhere. They broke into the warehouse two days ago and went with some of our weapons. The bodyguards on duty have been held down. They are still going through interrogation because they easily let them in." Gaius poured the blue wine into the small glass in front of him. Sipping from the content, he dropped the cup on the table and looked back at them.

"How come we didn't know about this?" Judson asked him.

"I got the report late and I wanted to thoroughly investigate before bringing it to our table." Gaius answered him.

"They stole from us?" Darian asked with a scoff. "They must be some baby Mafia who don't have enough money to get their weapons. I suspect the bodyguards on duty should be dealt with."

"We have begun the investigation. No one steals from the Dawson family unless you are ready to die. We worked hard for everything we have today." Gaius took a drag and sent the smoke to the ceilings. "That would be all for today." He concluded the meeting and they all vacated the venue in no time.

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Lena was scrolling through the messages in her email when she suddenly stopped at one. She opened the message, and it was a response from Mayfield High school —she had applied for the job as a teacher in the school, and even gone for an interview. She was waiting for a response before Darian married her, and there it was —a response from them. She was one of the few candidates selected to work at Mayfield High School.

She jumped when she saw the mail. She had thought they forgot about her.

"Oh my goodness.” She read the mail over and over again till excitement clouded her. "Oh goodness. I got the job! I got the job." She genuflected, glad she wouldn't have to stay at home all day anymore. She read the message carefully and was meant to resume work the following week.

She was still reading through when Jay and Darian barged into the house. In her happy state, she sent them greetings but only Jay responded to her. Darian ambled across the living room, heading into the room while Jay stayed back. He spoke and had a chat with Lena before retiring to his duty post.

Lena wasn't sure of what to do after Jay left her. She had been home all day and Tina prepared some food for Darian before leaving. She kept her phone on the table, stood up, and walked towards the room.

She suddenly stopped because she didn't want to bump in and see Darian’s naked body again. She stayed still for a while. Moving closer to the door, she gently knocked.

He didn't respond to her, so she stayed in the hallway. Darian yanked the door open and looked at Lena. She pursed her lips and bowed her head to avoid his stares.

"Hmmm," She raised her head to talk to him but he walked back into the room and she entered behind him.

"Get ready, we are going to the Dawson family house tomorrow." His deep husky voice scorched her skin deliciously.

She gave him a long glance, not finding the perfect word to say. He always dominated her whenever he was close, leaving her no words to say even when she had so much to say.

"You should be on your best behavior when you get there. Don’t be too quick to give responses to the questions asked. Follow every instruction that I will give to you." He listed to her like she was a child and she listened attentively. She was so interested in all he had to say.

“Who are these people?” She asked when he was done.

He hesitated for a bit before giving a response. “My family,” he sounded unsure but she didn’t bother. “You are meeting with the most important members of the Dawson family."

“Oh.” Crossing her legs as she stood, a smile formed on her lips. “Did they know that you married me because my father couldn’t afford to pay you your money and I don’t want this marriage?”

“Your choices don’t count. I married you and you are now here with me. You will do as I say.” He said sternly but she didn’t flinch.”

“And what if I don’t?”

“You have no choice but to obey me and that’s what you will do.” He said in a finality tone and Lena immediately knew that he had the upper hand here.