Chapter 4 - The Sapphire

Sembra così carina, proprio come una volta…

I look at her silhouette for the last time before turning my back and leaving the scene with a faint smile playing on my lips. Her presence had always brought a brief moment of comfort and excitement.  I looked back to my henchman, “where is she now?” My henchman took a glimpse on his device, “She’s heading towards the Eat & Meet café.” I nodded, “Good, we’re heading there then.” All of my henchmen nodded as they followed me out of the building.

As we made our way towards the Eat & Meet café, a sense of anxiousness coursed through me. Despite the excited feeling that lingered from seeing her again, I know that our encounter today can’t fix everything that I've done in the past…all of those bitter memories.

Arriving at the café, I surveyed my surroundings, making sure that she hadn't arrived yet, but then I caught a glimpse of her with another man!? I clenched my fist, controlling myself not to approach her and kidnap her.  Instead, I observed from a distance, my emotions roiling within me. The sight of her with another man boiled me, but I knew that now wasn’t the time to act impulsively. I can’t let her catch me. 

Taking a deep breath, I entered the cafe nimbly. With a steely resolve, I signaled to my henchmen to maintain their positions, keeping a discreet watch over her every move. As I continued to observe from afar.

As I sat in the cafe, blending into the crowd, I kept a vigilant eye on her. Every gesture, every move, every smile that she gave that man. How ridiculous, she never showed any happiness near me I thought to myself, trying to compose myself. I will reclaim what’s rightfully MINE from the start, no matter how many obstacles that stood in my way. As long as I get to hold her and embrace her like before.

Her hair, her lips, the color of her eyes… Shit. As her glare suddenly met mine, my heart pounds like crazy, despite the years that had passed, her beauty still captivated me, drawing me in like a moth to a flame. I smirked, making her flinch. She then quickly looked away and grabbed that man’s arm and stormed out of the cafe leaving only a few bucks on the table. I chuckled still as clumsy as ever I assume. I approached their table, leaving a little cash to pay for her meal.

I walked out of the café to find her, again, laughing with the same guy. My jaw hardened, looking at how happy she’s with him. Maybe she has forgotten about me… But that won’t stop me from making her mine again. I was about to take a step to approach her until suddenly my head started throbbing, the unbearable sensation clashing through me, making me tumble.

I grunted, hitting my head trying to ease the pain that’s aching inside my head. It must be him. I then called one of my henchmen to take me back. Before leaving, I called upon my secretary, “You, I want every little detail about that girl, give it to me by dawn” I said pointing at Amelia. My secretary nodded, and hurriedly left.

As the car pulled away from the cafe, I leaned my back against the leather seat, closing my eyes as I tried to withhold the scorching pain. Little by little, my vision started to blur until all I could see was pitch black.

come sta Alvize? è morto?

Non maestro, è solo un leggero mal di testa. starà bene presto.

ok, puoi andare.

SÌ

As the door creaked open, a hint of familiarity washed over me. I could immediately tell by the familiar scent that filled my nostrils, there’s no mistaking that this is my room, a 305 cm x 450 cm bedroom painted black with a king-sized bed itself, draped in high-quality linens and plush pillows. Surrounding the bed are elegant furnishings that enhance the room's opulence. A sturdy nightstand on either side of the bed provides a convenient spot for my essentials, such as lamps, books, or a glass of water. Above the bed, a majestic headboard commands attention, upholstered in rich fabric or intricately carved wood, adding a touch of regal elegance to the space.

Plus, the clean, soft, and subtly sensual aroma from the “white musk” fragrance that I always use to calm myself. I sighed, forcing myself to open my eyes. Immediately after opening my eyes, I feel the excruciating pain once again, wires are attached to every inch of my body, charging me up. I look up to meet the anger in his eyes. “I told you NOT.TO.MEET.THAT.GIRL.ANYMORE” he said, followed by the sound of glass breaking echoing through the room.

I flinched, I struggled to find my voice, my throat tight with apprehension as I searched for the right words to appease him. But before I could utter a single word, his piercing gaze bore into mine, leaving me paralyzed with fear. He then grabbed my jaw, forcing me to look at him. “Ti ucciderò se mi disobbedisci ancora, capito?” I nodded frantically, unable to muster any words in response. His grip was suffocating me, his intense gaze pierced through my soul if I ever had one.

Feeling satisfied, he let go of my jaw, causing me to stumble backward. “Remember, your life is in my hands, Alvize.” His words echoed through the room, I looked at him, unable to utter any words except, “Yes..Dad.” He smirked before leaving my room with a menacing grin on his face.

After hearing the door closing, feeling enraged, I pulled out the cables one by one until my whole body was filled with small dots due to the cable. My hand rushed through the nightstand, picking up my phone. As soon as the screen illuminated, a single message popped up, "Here's all the information you need, master," with trembling hands, I opened the documents given by my secretary.

Personal information

Name : Amelia ferlyn / 黄宝亿

Age : 20 years old

Date of birth : 3 December 2003

Place of birth : Shanghai, China

Address : Xin Song Jiang Lu 259long Ming Ting Hua Yuan 13hao 201

City : SongJiang District

Gender : Female

Phone number : +13052860537

Before I finished reading, another message popped up, illuminating my screen. “Should I also state her life journey sir?” I looked at the message for a couple of minutes before replying, “Yes, including her life journey as well, I need to know every single detail about her. Especially her little boyfriend.” My secretary then answered with an “ok” emoji before vanishing from our conversation.

A while later, I received another message from my secretary. Without wasting any second, I opened the message. The message itself contains a detailed dossier outlining Amelia's life journey, from her childhood in Shanghai to her recent activities in Europe. It chronicled her educational background, employment history, and various personal relationships. As I scrolled through the document, I couldn’t help but feel jealous towards the people who grew by her side and I can’t help but wonder, that could’ve been me.

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