The Mafia Prince And His Reincarnated Nemesis
Chapter 158: News Travels Really Fast!

Chapter 158: News Travels Really Fast!

Eduardo arrived at the dining table, seeing the others. They had returned from their outing, but they still chose to eat dinner together at home. Antonio and Douglas got closer, as they chatted about random things, like football, business, games and more football.

They seemed to be supporting the same club.

Eduardo sat down close to Nessa, who was taking pictures of the meal. She was so obsessed with her phone.

"Hey, cuz! Can I take a picture of you?"

"Nessa, he’s the head of the family now. Call him with respect!" Lily called her name, warning her with a firm voice.

Eduardo let out a nervous laugh, waving her hand dismissively.

"Don’t worry about it. She can call me whatever she wants"

"Are you sure about that?" Lily asked and he nodded.

Nessa gave her mother an ’I told you so’ look and started taking pictures of Eduardo. Her social media account has grown even more since she posted more pictures of Eduardo.

Her fans were more like Eduardo’s. They couldn’t stop talking about him in the comment sections, asking about his whereabouts, what he was doing, what perfume he wore and if he used make-up.

Eduardo looked around, noticing that Maya wasn’t down yet.

"David, where is Maya?"

"I’m sure she’s getting ready, Master"

Nessa heard the name and raised an eyebrow.

’Maya? Who is that?’

She wondered.

Suddenly, the door pushed open and everyone paused to look at who it was. Maya walked in, wearing a flower-patterned white gown. The make-up she wore was so simple, making her even more beautiful.

Viola furrowed her eyebrows.

"Who is that?" She asked.

Eduardo stood up from his seat and walked toward her. He took her hand in his, forcing a smile.

"You look beautiful, Maya" he kissed her knuckles. She blushed, biting her finger.

"Thank you" she spoke softly.

Everything they are doing is supposed to be fake. But, Maya’s heart skipped a beat when Eduardo kissed her hand. She never expected it.

He then walked closer to the table.

"This is Maya, she’s my girlfriend," he said.

"Wow, my son is a real man" Antonio was the first to speak. He didn’t care what kind of woman his son got married to as long as he was going to marry someone with a vagina and produce an heir.

He got a report of how Eduardo was treated in Italy and learnt that he was being used by the young master as a sex slave.

He was worried that his son would become gay and refuse to marry. But seeing this has lessened his worry.

"Uhm, welcome Maya," Lily said. She has no option but to also accept her since Antonio is welcoming her.

Viola’s gaze was still fixed on her.

"Maya? I’ve never heard of that name before. What family are you from?" He asked.

"Viola..." Eduardo called her name, but Maya stopped him, placing a hand on her chest.

"It’s fine, babe," she said and turned to Viola. "I’m not entirely from here. My father is late but he’s a Russian and my mother is half Indian and half Russian"

"I see... How did you end up with my brother?"

"Viola, this isn’t an interview," Antonio said, but Viola didn’t respond. She folded her hands, waiting for her response.

"He saved me, and we fell in love with each other" She covered her flushed face.

"Saved you?" Viola sighed deeply, running her fingers through her hair. "I’ll keep my eyes on you, Maya"

"Thank you" Maya smiled, holding onto her hand.

They sat down and started having dinner. Nessa couldn’t stop staring at Maya. She thought her cousin was gay.

’Is he in a fake relationship with this girl? Just so no one would find out he’s gay? Wow, my cousin is so smart!’

That was what was going on in Nessa’s head. Viola, on the other hand, wasn’t fully happy about Maya’s sudden appearance. She was glaring hard at Nessa as she chatted with Eduardo.

Also, she noticed the way David also stared at her. She clenched her spoon tightly.

’Does David also like the new girl? He won’t even look at me!’

She gritted her teeth angrily and got off the chair.

"I’ll be leaving now. Good night" she said and left. Everyone watched her leave and Maya knew she was the reason.

"Don’t worry about her; she’ll be fine", he said.

Fabio glared at David, signalling him to go after her. He rushed after Viola. Maya got closer to Eduardo.

"Hey! Do I beg your sister or what?" She whispered.

"I’ll talk to her myself. I’ll tell her about our relationship"

"Huh? You trust her?" She asked and he nodded.

"You two seem so close. I wonder when you’ll get married, son"

Eduardo cleared his throat.

"Soon, father, soon" he replied.

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David, on the other hand, followed Viola to the second floor where her room was. She heard David calling her name repeatedly behind her, but she refused to answer him.

She reached her door. She opened it, but David slammed it close from behind, forcing her to look at him.

"What’s wrong? Are you upset about that girl?"

"No", she replied firmly. David raised an eyebrow, wondering why she suddenly left the dining room.

"Then, what happened?" He asked, tucking a lock of hair behind her ear.

"You were staring at her. It’s like you didn’t even notice me at all" she frowned, looking away from David.

David wanted to roll his eyes, but he just held Viola’s hand, smiling warmly at her.

"I also don’t approve of her. I don’t know who she is and why she suddenly appeared beside the Master, I’m only watching her so she doesn’t harm your brother. There’s no way I’ll have anything for her"

"Are you sure?" She asked, finally looking at her.

"I cross my heart and hope to die" he swore. Well, it was true that he was staring at Maya because he didn’t like her. She could be a spy or an assassin sent to kill Eduardo. Most of all, he was jealous throughout the time she entered the dining room; he even kissed her hand and introduced her to the family. He wanted to burst her head but, there was someone more upset than he was.

Fabio.

He could have killed her right there only if he could pause time.

"Then, shall we go on a date tomorrow?" Viola’s question snapped him back to reality. She took the question out of his mouth.

"That’s what I also wanted to ask. Let’s go on a date tomorrow. Wear something warm"

"Sure, I will," she said and turned to open the door. David was still standing there. She turned around swiftly and pulled him by his tie before crashing her lips against his. His eyes widened in shock as he grabbed her by her shoulder, almost wanting to push her away. He never expected the kiss.

She forced her tongue into his mouth, and he had no choice but to accept it.

It was his first time kissing a girl.

Viola broke the kiss, pulling back and letting go of his tie.

"See you tomorrow," she said and entered her room, slamming the door shut.

He stood there, still puzzled by the sudden kiss. He looked around to make sure no one watched what just happened.

’Why did she kiss me? I don’t want this relationship to go further than it already has. Now, everyone in the manor knows that I’m in a relationship with her. After one week dating trial, I’m going to end it!’

He thought to himself, staring at her door again.

"I’m sorry, Viola. My heart belongs to someone else" he grumbled under his breath and left.

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Viola, who was on her bed, covered with her thick duvet replayed how she kissed David in her head over and over again. She touched her lips and blushed. It wasn’t her first time kissing, but she just never expected herself to initiate the kiss first. She touched her burning cheek and slammed her legs to the bed over and over again.

"He was so cute. Should I kiss him again tomorrow?" She asked herself.

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Time passed, and the next day, Eduardo woke up to see news about him having a new woman on the internet. No one knew who the girl was nor which family she came from

"Wow, news travels really fast", he said, fetching a glass of water from a nearby jug and downing it at a gulp.

He continued tapping his screen and also saw a late response from Marcello on their meeting. He smiled and stretched his hands.

"It’s going to be a busy day today. But, I wonder what grandfather would do once he sees this news." He stared at his phone screen again and smirked.

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Well, his grandfather wasn’t the only one who was going to get upset with the news. A beautiful lady, seated in front of the mirror as the maid brushed her hair, saw the news.

She glared at it for over a minute as her trembling hands dropped her phone.

"What is it, miss? Are you alright?" The servants asked.

"Eduardo Ivanov is getting married. To who? Isn’t he my... fiancé?" She asked the maid.