The Mafia Prince And His Reincarnated Nemesis
Chapter 143: One-Sided Crush!

Chapter 143: One-Sided Crush!

Eduardo sighed, stepping fully into the bathroom and shutting the door behind him. He crossed his arms, leaning against the doorframe with an exasperated look.

"You really are something else, David." His voice was calm, despite the situation.

David froze, shame flooding his expression as he hurriedly tried to pull his pants up. His hands trembled, his breath still heavy from whatever torment Fabio had inflicted on him. He didn’t want Eduardo to get irritated by him. He didn’t want Eduardo to hate him.

"I...I didn’t mean to..."

"I know," Eduardo interrupted, his tone low.

’Of course, I heard everything upstairs. But I can’t let David know that I’m suspicious of Fabio. I can’t fully trust him yet’

David swallowed, his face still burning red.

"I... I should have resisted. But my body..."

Eduardo stepped forward, crouching so they were at eye level. He reached out, brushing damp strands of David’s hair away from his forehead.

"You don’t have to explain. I know everything..." Eduardo gave a small smirk. David paused, wondering if Eduardo had found out about Fabio and his tricks.

"What do you know?" He asked, his voice trembling.

"You... you have a huge crush on my sister, don’t you?" He snapped his finger.

David’s wide eyes shimmered with relief, though his body was still tense. He wished Eduardo really knew about everything. But, he would be implicated.

"Young master..."

"Just take a deep breath and relax," Eduardo instructed, his voice softer now. "If you want an opportunity to confess to her, I’ll create one for you," Eduardo said.

David clenched his fists. "But what if I..."

He wanted to deny it. He didn’t have any crush on her. The person he had a crush on was Eduardo. But, he couldn’t bring himself to say it.

"Huh? Are you worried she’ll reject you? Even if she does, I’ll find someone special for you" Eduardo assured.

Something in David’s chest tightened at those words.

"Yes, young master. Thank you"

Eduardo stood, grabbing a nearby towel and tossing it to him. "Clean up. I’ll be outside. If you’re done, just head back to your room. I can protect myself"

David nodded weakly, watching as Eduardo turned and left, shutting the door behind him.

Once outside, Eduardo exhaled deeply, his jaw tightening.

"Fabio..." he muttered.

’That bastard had crossed a line. Where the hell did he even get that drug from?’

He frowned.

.

Meanwhile, lunch was over. Everyone had cleared out of the dining room to do whatever they wanted to do. Nessa and Timmy were given their rooms opposite each other, while Lily set up her room alone since her husband had left with Antonio for another round of fun.

She didn’t know where Viola had headed, but since she had nothing to do, she left the house to get some things.

Viola, on the other hand, walked through the dim hallway, her heels clicking against the marble floor. Her expression was composed, but her eyes were sharp as she reached the door of Fabio’s room.

She didn’t bother knocking.

Pushing the door open, she found Fabio seated at his desk, swirling a glass of dark liquor in his hand as he glared at some piece of information on the table. He smirked as if expecting her.

"Viola," he drawled. "What a pleasant surprise."

"Cut the bullshit, Fabio," she snapped, stepping forward. "What did you do to David?."

Fabio tilted his head, feigning innocence.

"Huh? What did I do? I’ve not met him since morning. He’s been busy guarding the young master"

Viola slammed her hands on the desk, her nails digging into the polished wood.

"Don’t fucking lie to me! If anything happens to him or my brother, I’ll kill you myself"

Fabio’s smirk didn’t waver. "Oho! This is new. Do you... have a huge crush on David?"

"Shut up!" She said, not accepting it and at the same time, not denying it. She just wanted to be a little bit closer to David. The last time she saw him, before heading to the States, she saw how handsome he was. He also did anything to protect Eduardo. She was sure that she left her brother in safe hands.

"Dear Vivi! Your love must be one-sided. I don’t think you’ll be noticed by your crush at all"

Viola’s eyes darkened.

"You’re even more pathetic than I thought."

His fingers tightened around his glass.

"Don’t pour your anger on me now. If you think you can take David and make him yours, go ahead. I’m sure the young master would even hand him over to you"

"You should stop whatever twisted game you’re playing," she continued. "Eduardo’s ceremony is tomorrow. If you ruin it, my father will not forgive you. Neither will I."

Fabio chuckled lowly, setting his drink down.

"You think you can threaten me, dear sister?"

"Don’t fucking call me that. I don’t need to threaten you," Viola said coldly. "I’m warning you. Stay away from Eduardo. Stay away from David. Whatever you’re planning, end it now."

Fabio’s smirk slowly faded. For a moment, silence filled the room as the two of them locked eyes.

Finally, he leaned back, folding his arms.

"And if I don’t?"

Viola smiled, sharp and lethal.

"Then you won’t live to see the aftermath."

A tense pause.

Then, Fabio laughed. A deep, amused chuckle that sent chills through the air.

"Oh, Viola," he sighed. "You always were the dramatic one."

She didn’t laugh. Didn’t flinch. She was dead serious about what she said.

"Stay away, Fabio," she said one last time, before turning and walking out.

The moment she was gone, Fabio’s smirk disappeared completely. He exhaled through his nose, swirling his drink absentmindedly.

"Interesting," he murmured to himself. "I never thought Viola was capable of having crushes. That’s cute. I wonder if David had gotten caught by Eduardo already. Once I make him leave the house, I’ll become his personal guard. Then, I’ll be able to have more fun with him"

He had underestimated Viola.

But that wouldn’t stop him.

Not when he was so close.

He rubbed his hands together, staring at the papers in front of him. It was a list of guests that were coming tomorrow.

"Even if tomorrow’s ceremony goes off without a hitch. That won’t stop me from having Eduardo to myself" he grinned.