Chapter 4 Contract or contrary

Gabriel's POV

I let her be, but I talked to the hospital staff and the doctor. I even posted my men in the hospital to make sure that she couldn't escape from that building.

She caught my attention, especially when she declined the help that I was offering. While my men were driving her to my mansion after she was discharged, Markus gave me the papers about her. She is indeed a Tyler.

Flashback

"She is indeed the heiress of Tyler Group. She was kicked out after her father believed that she was a disgrace to his name in the business. She is a clever woman, sir. She saves their company, which was supposed to be bankrupt. That happened a year ago, but here's the catch. Her stepmother and stepsister are quite odd. Even her supposed fiancée," he remarks.

I grab the folder and check the evidence he gathered. I never expected this. He's really a detective. I smirk and look at him.

"Good job, Markus. I am sure she'll agree with my proposal after she learns how they fooled her completely," I remark.

"Boss, are you sure you want to do this? I thought the only girl that caught your attention was Ms. Kayla?" he asks.

I smirk and look at her picture. I grabbed it and saw the same beauty and bravery that had captured my interest. Even at the hospital, she had already lost everything, but her pride remained.

"I thought it was. But her eyes I never saw such courage and passion in any girl that I met. Yes, Kayla is a fighter and has struggled every time I've forced her to be mine. But something bothers me about her, and now I clearly see that after meeting Kassandra. I want to see how she struggles."

"I just feel bad about her, Sir. She didn't know that everything she did to make her dad happy, she lost because of her stepsister. I almost forgot, boss. I want to suggest this, and if you give me your permission, I'll do it right away."

He told me about his suspicions, and his suggestion is not baseless. I cross my arms and look at her picture.

"Do it. Make sure to search everything. Don't leave anything behind, Markus. It might be useful in the future," I stated.

End of Flashback

And now that she's in front of me, I have mixed feelings. But one thing is for sure. I won't feel any regret about gambling with her. She's easy to read, but not easy to handle. I smirk.

"Don't worry, sweetheart, I'll do had just that..." I replied.

I grab another folder and place it on the table. She grabs it and opens it. Her eyes widened when she saw what it was.

"A marriage contract?" What made you believe I'd agree to this? Is it because I owe you some money? Is it because I'm homeless and poor? Mr. Cassano. I'm not what you think I am," she roared. She stood up and turned her back on me.

"You have no other choice. You already saw how crazy I can be, Ms. Kassandra. If you just let me do what I want, you shouldn't have been in this situation," I remark.

She turns her face back. A smirk that makes her more stunning was formed on her pinkish lips. I know well how I can change her mind. I grab my phone and play the audio file that I have.

She looks frozen, and her expression turns blank and dark. She's already a villain herself, and she'll always be like that. Her jaw clenches, and she looks at me with the scariest, fiercest eyes that I have ever seen in a woman.

I chuckled evilly and looked at her with a sweet smirk. She grabs the vase and smashes my phone. Markus' face turns pale. She gave me a death glare and grabbed my shirt as soon as she got closer.

"I don't care about their sh*t. If you will be using them to convince me, that will never happen. I don't care if you kill me or what. I am not marrying you for a trivial reason."

She let go of me. She won't marry me for such a trivial reason? Then what kind of reason did she have in her pretty mind?

"If you won't agree, you'll be locked in this mansion, and sooner than later, you will agree. I will force you if you do not comply within three days. Markus, ask Nanny Meryl to take care of that woman's needs," I remarked and stood up. I held her chin and looked at her beautiful complexion. I caress her lips and laugh.

"You are really something, missy. Make sure that she can't escape this mansion. You know what will happen, Markus. Tell everyone that if she escapes, all the people who are present at that time will die," I emphasize.

She turns pale, and I look at her with a serious expression. I knew she'd agree in the end. I will play that audio file three times a day until her hatred rises and her desire for revenge arouses.

It's a matter of time and tricks. I always have what I want. I'm sure Kayla was relieved that I finally lost interest in her so-called bravery.

I left the mansion on my own after I talked to Markus. I just want to visit that place on my own. No one will kill me, and even if there is one, I'll kill them instead. After a 30-minute drive, I reach my parents' graveyard.

I bought that land and buried them where they died. That is to remind me of what I should do as their son. They are being assassinated, and it's been three years since that day.

I feel bad because I have no clue yet about whom I should chase and kill. I put down the flower and looked at their tombstone. It was useless.

No matter how I tried to whisper and make promises, they wouldn't hear me. I won't hear anything from them as well. That is the reason why it frustrates me more. It tickles my pride as a man.

"Mom and Dad, I met a new girl. She's fierce, scary, and brave. Most of all, she's uncontrollable. She is different from Kayla. I wonder if you guys will like her for me. By the way, this son of yours hasn't done anything yet. I am still clueless as to who killed you both. But like I always promise, one day... I'll let him rot and turn to dust like what you guys are now."

I closed my eyes and tried to stop the tears that were about to fall in my eyes. I take a seat and open the brandy that I bought for myself. Everyone saw me as a psycho. A person who kills, hot-tempered, and even sex addict.

Kayla gave me an interview after the second time that she escaped into my mansion. She told everyone that I always forced myself on her and even had sex with her during her monthly period.

People will always believe a poor rabbit's words. A mafia boss had been labeled as nothing but a scary beast. I laugh and drink all the alcohol that I poured into my glass. A part of me was hoping that Kassandra wouldn't look at me that way. How am I wishing such a thing?

'Don't be silly, Gabriel. She will never see you as someone with whom she wishes to grow old. No one will love you, and even you can't do it.'

I stayed for an hour and then left that location. One day I might build a vacation house on that hill near the place where I bury my parents.

I want to die in that house and get buried where mom and dad are. But one thing is for sure. I won't die until I kill that bastard! I hopped in and drove my car away.

I noticed a certain shop and decided to buy something for that stubborn person. I wonder if she will like them, and if not, I'll force her to eat them.

I get inside and my eyes get itchy when I meet someone that I shouldn't. It was the leader of my rival mafia group. Ram gave me a smirk when he saw me. He walks closer.

"How did we meet today, my favorite mother in the world?"

"Back off. I have no time for eyesores," I remark.

His expression darkens. Everyone yelled when they saw us pointing our guns in each other's faces. He laughs devilishly.

"I heard you failed again. Oh well, you have. You can't beat Harvey to Kayla's heart. You can't even find the killer of your parents, and lastly... You let a woman save you in that wedding you wanted to ruin, Cassano, what a laughable lad you were. I really pity you," he says. My jaw clenched.

"One more word or I'll kill you," I threatened. He keeps on laughing, and it frustrates me. Then we heard a gunshot.