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đ CHAPTER SEVENđ
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In the bright hospital room, Elena sat beside Adrianâs bed, her hand resting lightly on his, her face the picture of concern. Adrianâs face was bruised, his lip split, and a fresh bandage wrapped around his head. He lay in silence, still in pain but keeping his anger firmly restrained.
Elena took out her phone and dialed, making sure her voice cracked just enough to sound authentic. âCaterina? Itâs Elena,â she sniffled, adding a faint tremble. âItâs⊠itâs Adrian. He was beaten and robbed. I⊠I took him straight to the hospital.â
âAdrian was attacked?â Caterinaâs voice was filled with shock and concern. âOh, my dear boy⊠how bad is it?â
Elena pressed the phone closer, leaning into her role. âIt was awful, Caterina. They hurt him so badly⊠heâs bruised, and he hasnât said a word since we got here. Heâs just lying here, staring.â
âOh, my poor Adrian,â Caterinaâs voice grew faint as she fought back tears. âIâm on my way.â
Minutes later, the door to the ward opened, and Caterina swept in, her face pale with worry. Elena rose to greet her, managing a soft, grateful smile as she put an arm around her mother-in-law.
âThank you for coming,â Elena said softly, wiping a tear from her cheek. âIt means so much to him. Heâs⊠heâs been through so much.â
Caterina approached her sonâs bedside, her hand trembling as she touched Adrianâs face. âAdrian, darling⊠who did this to you?â
Adrian shifted uncomfortably, avoiding his motherâs eyes. âIt⊠it doesnât matter, Mama. Just⊠donât worry about it.â
âDoesnât matter?â Caterina gasped, her voice filled with disbelief. âYou were beaten nearly to death, and it doesnât matter?â
Elena stepped forward, wrapping an arm around Caterina. âHeâs just trying to be strong. You know how he is,â she said with a faint smile, squeezing Caterinaâs shoulder. âBut weâll find out who did this.â
Adrianâs eyes narrowed at his wife, but he remained silent. He could see through her act, knew she was putting on a show for his motherâs benefit. But right now, he had no proof, nothing he could say that wouldnât make him look foolish in front of Caterina.
As Caterina kissed Adrianâs forehead, she whispered, âIâm here for you, my love. If you need anything, you just call me.â
âThank you, Mama,â Adrian murmured, his gaze finally softening as his mother stroked his hair.
After some time, Caterina and other relatives left, wishing Adrian a speedy recovery. As soon as the door closed behind them, Elenaâs warm expression melted into something darker. She turned to Adrian, a cruel smile tugging at her lips.
âPoor Adrian,â she murmured, leaning in close. âYou just canât help yourself, can you?â
Adrian clenched his fists, glowering up at her. âThis is low, even for you, Elena.â
She raised her eyebrow, her tone mocking. âLow? Itâs only what you deserve. You think you can humiliate me and there wouldnât be a price to pay?â
Adrian struggled to sit up, his face twisted in pain. âYouâre playing a dangerous game.â
âIs that a threat?â she asked, leaning in so close he could feel her breath on his cheek. âBecause if it is, Iâd reconsider.â
He laughed bitterly. âYou really are twisted, Elena. Crying to my mother? Acting like you care?â
She narrowed her eyes, her smile razor-sharp. âCaterina believes every word I say. Iâd be careful, Adrian. If you cross me again, sheâll know just how hurt I am.â She reached out, lightly flicking his forehead, as if disciplining a child. âAnd next time, itâll be worse.â
Meanwhile, across the city, a different scene unfolded in a dimly lit penthouse. A woman stood before a wall plastered with photos, all carefully arranged like pieces of a twisted puzzle. The photos featured every member of the Moretti family, their connections meticulously mapped out.
The woman smiled, her gaze lingering on a photo of Elena and Adrian together, captured at a recent event.
Her eyes gleamed with malice as she traced her finger over each face. Sheâd waited years, planned each detail with precision. And now, with the Morettis distracted by their petty squabbles, her moment had come.
âEnjoy your spotlight, Elena,â she murmured, her voice dripping with venom. âSoon enough, the world will be watching, and Iâll be right there⊠to take it all away.â
She walked over to a laptop on her desk, scrolling through plans for the upcoming red carpet event. Security plans, layouts, schedulesâsheâd left nothing to chance.
TBC