20.
Amelia's POV
I began work, tapping away on the laptop Alessandro had given me.
I couldn't erase the smile off my face. Now I have a deal with him; if I am able to do this well and come out successful, he has promised to take me out after celebrating his birthday.
I had thought he knew my plan already and wants to see if I'd be excited or not but I shake off the feelings as he acts normal.
"Nice." I enter the encrypted codes into the code dissolve bar and in no time, everything is done.
I found the sender and receiver of the money and even though the sum is too much, it's none of my business.
That's for Alessandro to decide.
I checked for the time and now the minute hand clicked on 12, it's 12AM.
I submitted the papers I had printed out to Alessandro and he smiled at me, clearly satisfied with my efficiency.
"You're pretty fast, kudos." He grinned before lowering his gaze at the white paper. "Let me see the rat that has managed to outsmart me."
His brows darted wide as he stared at the paper, shock spread across his face.
"Eclipse." He muttered, his fists tightened by his side. He moved to clutch the paper tighter and his gaze drop into something I would call disappointment.
"Alessandro, is there a problem?" I moved closer to him and asked but he shot a glare my way, making me frown in confusion.
"Eclipse…" he mummured again. Who the hell is 'eclipse' ?
"What's the problem?" I asked, my voice laced with concern but he yanked my neck next, almost snapping my head off.
"W…. what's this?" I mumbled, searching his eyes for answers but all I see is pain and angst.
"Why did you have to bring such answers?" He growled, a menacing aura emanating from the atmosphere around us.
I couldn't stand it anymore as I was curious to know what has happened.
Didn't I do the job to his satisfaction? It's there, what he asked for— the sender and receiver behind the transaction.
He freed my neck and I hold the desk for support as he yanked me away.
"What's the matter, Alessandro? Why are you angry?" I got up and followed behind him, trying to keep up with his large strides.
I stopped following him when he chose to ignore me. Why is he so hard to tame? This moment he's happy and the next minute he's transformed to a monster.
I just can't stop thinking about him even though I don't know why he has suddenly gotten angry at me.
What if he changes his mind about allowing me go out with him tomorrow?
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Alessandro's POV;
I gritted angrily, shoving away everything on my bedside table. Why would Regina do that to me?
How dare she betray me? My gaze lingered on the paper in my hand, I would never have believed Regina would betray me if Amelia hadn't found out about this.
I dialled Regina's number but she refused to pick up. I dial again but it went to voicemail.
Angrily, I smashed my phone on the floor and sat on the bed, holding my head in my palms.
No wonder she has been away for days now, so she went to meet with Russo.
My eyes were fixed on the ceiling, my chest heaving so badly. Soon, Regina walked into the room, throwing herself around me.
"Baby, I've missed you a lot." She cooed, "how have you been?"
I stared her coldy, watching her pretend like nothing had happened. I refused to act along and decided to confront her.
"What explanation do you have to this, Regina?" I raised the paper in my hand and she snatched it from me a bit of surprise on her face.
She gazed at it for a while and looked up, feigning confusion. "W... what's this, Sandro?"
"Don't you dare play pretend!" I yelled, almost slapping her face but I held myself back. I have never hit Regina all my life but I'm kinda forced to do that now..
"I can't believe I've allowed a betrayal in my life all along. How dare you turn your back at me, Regina and go for Russo!" I barked, my face flushed red in anger. She chuckled, tearing the paper off.
"Are you serious right now? I'm only away for a few days and now that I'm back you accuse me of betrayal?" She scoffed. "I'd rather die than try that, Sandro." She reached to hold my hand but I raised my finger and she stopped, seeing I was really angry.
"Your secret mafia name showed up the moment I tracked down the transaction ID. Are you going to call that a coincidence?"
"Baby, where's this coming from? I can never betray you, Sandro." Regina said, moving closer to me and taking my hands in hers. "Not when I'm pregnant with your child, not when we have dated for 12 years now."
I sighed, disengaging my hands from hers.
"Do you mean Amelia is lying?" I asked, folding my arms. Amelia can't manipulate the receipt, can she?
"That girl is a liar, Sandro. Remember she tried to kill me before now." Regina huffed, clenching her fists.
I settle down, furrowing my brows as I drift into thoughts. I truly want to believe Regina but the truth is out.
It is impossible for Amelia to lie about this. If Regina wasn't behind this betrayal, then who could it be?
Gianni! Apart from Regina, Gianni was the only one who knew about the diamond bidding. Is it possible for him to go behind my back and reveal the bidding date to someone else?
I managed to sway the hearts of the other buyers as I threatened them with one thing or the other.
There was only one buyer left and that was a German mafia man who was quite adamant.
I could also make him lose interest in the diamond but I saw he would be a great asset to me in the future.
I don't want to give him a bad impression. He is quite rich and popular but he can't be more wealthy than I am.
I had it in mind to get that diamond whatsoever but now it's gone and not to anyone else but the Russo Mafia!
Wait, the bidding date even got shifted behind my back?
"Let's just focus on preparing for your birthday for now, you can look into this later, uh?" Regina took her seat beside me and as I turned to look at her, she placed a kiss on my lips.
"I love you, Alessandro." She confessed but I see her eyes flicker. Did she really love me or is this a lie to distract me from the real thing?