Chapter 2 He's also a mafia boss

As soon as Livius scanned the document, he realized that Ms. Marquez's presentation spoke about the recognitions and achievements of their company.

It's also not wordy, which he likes because he hates reading paragraphs because he's not reading a book or newspaper. She answers his questions with confidence and never promises the moon.

Unlike the other businessmen who tried to get him as their investor, Nathalie Marquez promised a result that they could achieve.

What he hates the most is the reason why she ventures into this business. He notices that she looks uncomfortable as he gazes into those beautiful amber eyes.

She was wearing a simple dress. It's not revealing or sexy. She's really here for business, not to charm him. She wants him to say yes because he saw something in her company.

"Did you have any more questions, Mr. Gonzales?" she asks.

He knew she would ask a question just to divert his attention. His brow arches. "One last thing, did you have a boyfriend, a fiancé, or, worst, a husband?" he asks.

He saw how her expression changed. She was stunned and confused at the same time. "It's a simple question. Which of them answers yes and no?" he continued.

"I don't have any of those three, Mr. Gonzales," she calmly answers.

While listening to her, he saw her cousin's message. Maxi must be here now. The door opens before he can even react. Before Maxi can see them, he grabs her wrist and pulls her.

She landed on his lap. Her eyes dilated, cheeks pink. Her reaction was cute and enticing. "Mr. Gonzales, what are you-uhmp!"

He sealed her lips using his, forcing his way inside her mouth. Her lips were soft, and her breath was fresh like a lemon. He made sure that she couldn't resist him, caressing her lips softly, teasing her tongue, and savoring her saliva.

He secretly put the ring on her left palm. We both gasp when we drift apart. He looks at the figure in front of him. "Maxi, you're here," he calmly stated. Maxi was glaring.

"What the hell, Livius!" Maxi roars madly.

My cousin's voice echoes in his office. "Cousin, lower your voice," he asserts. His cousin notices his dark reaction, making her realize who he is.

"What's the meaning of this, huh? Who the fuck is she?" Maxi was pointing her finger at Nathalie.

He looks at Nathalie, who was still stunned because of what he did. It was harassment, that's clear, but he will seize this chance before it slips from his palm.

"Meet my fiancée, cousin. Amore, meet my cousin, Maxi. Cousin, meet my fiancé, Nathalie," he remarked.

He knew both of them were stunned because of what he declared. He had no plans to let go of Nathalie anyway. He had so many ways to keep what he wanted in his life.

"Are you fucking out of your mind?! Did you even realize what you are doing, Livius?! What are you, stupid or dumbass?!" Maxi roars.

He looks at Nathalie and smiles. "Ms. Maxi, it's not what you-"

He brushes her lower lip, making her pause from revealing the truth. Nathalie's eyes show panic and worry. He looks at her meaningfully, giving her a warning. She tried to argue with him by exchanging gazes.

"Hey, answer me! Stop staring at her! Did you know the consequences of your shits, huh?! Are you trying to bring our household into a mafia war, huh?! You know what kind of man Taylor's dad is!" Maxi roars.

Nathalie looks at him. He smiled and wrapped his arms around her small body. "The Lopez family might be a strong mafia group, but never forget where Gonzales stands, Maxi," he asserts.

Maxi was still glaring at me, then her eyes landed on Nathalie. "Get off him!" she demanded.

Nathalie tried to stand, but he flipped her over and made her spread her legs around him, forcing her to face him. Their eyes meet. She's giving him a warning, but he ignored it.

"Livius, damn it!"

He gives his cousin a sharp and threatening glare. Maxi was taken aback. He never looks at her cousin like that, and today, she finally tastes this side of mine.

"If you are here to question my desire to marry my woman, shut it. I don't need your opinions. As for the Lopezes, you are the one who gives them hope. I already warned you about it."

She turned pale because it's the truth. She was the one who gave hope to Taylor. He already told her that he had no plans of marrying that woman, but she didn't listen.

"Now it's your problem. You know me, Maxi. If I said NO, it's a NO. Do you really think that old man will be our ally if I marry his daughter?"

Good thing that the kitten he was hugging was keeping her mouth shut and just listening to his argument with his cousin. "Don't give me that fuck. We both know that it won't happen. You made this mess; fix it," he added.

Maxi closes her eyes and clenches her jaw. "When did you even meet this whore, huh?!" she roars.

He saw how Nathalie reacted to what his cousin said. He let go as soon as he saw that anger in her eyes. She faced Maxi and grabbed her hair, pulling it down.

His cousin groans in pain, holding her wrist, trying to loosen Nathalie's grasp on her hair. "Boss, we have an emergency. One of the owners of the clubs we're protecting was-phew!" Devon halts.

He saw what was happening and was surprised because of how Nathalie was pulling my cousin's hair. "What situation?"

Livius's right hand shifted his attention to him. "I think you have to fix this first, boss," Devon stated. "You! Let go of my hair, you bitch!" Maxi roars. "Apologize to me first."

His cousin was stunned at how her voice shifted. Her tone was threatening and dangerous. Nathalie was showing a lioness aura against his cousin.

"I will never apologize to a whore like you!" Maxi exclaims.

He can't hide the smile on his lips while looking at his woman. Nathalie had no idea how he admired this side of her. She grabs Maxi's cheeks and presses her fingers madly on her face.

"You didn't know who I am, Miss. I don't care if you are his cousin. Take back what you said, or I'll throw you off this building!" Nathalie threatens, mad, and... Her tone is deadly.

She was pretty affected. He makes her think that she hates that word as if she were traumatized by it. "I said, fucking apologize!" she exclaims.

She pushed his cousin, making her fall on the floor. Maxi looks at him. "Look at her! Is this the woman you want to be the madam for Gonzales?!"