The Mafia Heir's 30 Days Wife

Elaine's POV

I heaved a huge sigh as I stepped out of my black Audi car and gazed up at the villa standing tall before me. It was the residence of the Gilbert who happened to be one of the wealthiest families in the nation. They owned the largest Mafia business company in the country named Gilbert's company

I had been sold to this family to repay my parents' debt to the CEO and Big boss of Gilbert's company. Mr Bryce Gilbert. He bought me off my Grandfather at 16 as payment for the debt my father owed him.

My parents had obtained a loan of a million dollars from him to start up a business back when I was 14; and my father had wanted to make a better life ahead for both my mother and me, but ended up dying alongside her in an unfortunate car accident, leaving me alone to this dark cruel world.

I moved in with my Grandfather right after the burial and I thought I had gone through enough until two years later when some goons burst into my Grandfather's small rusty old house and began breaking and destroying our property.

I watched in horror, anger, and pain as one of the guys in all black; picked my Grandfather up from his sitting position by the collar and manhandled such an old man

"Are you nuts?" I remember screaming at them until they finally let him go under the commands of their leader. That was the first time I met face-to-face with Bryce Gilbert. A grumpy old man in his late 60s but looked like a young man in his late 40s, his hair was all black, and not even a single grey hair could be seen.

He walked up to me wearing all-black like the rest of his men and stretched out his hand to me, The aura around him was overwhelming, cold, and domineering.

"If you don't want your Grandfather to be mistreated this way then you would have to give back to me the money your greedy father took from me before dying like a coward. That's the only way you can help your Grandfather little one " I looked up, staring into his dark cold eyes in anger

"I'll pay you your money, but don't you think your men are disrespecting my Grandfather" I remember yelling at him stubbornly

"Ok, let me remind you of our deal then old man" he suddenly faced my Grandfather who was trembling in fear

"The only way you can repay your son's debt is by giving me his daughter. You both used her as collateral even before he died, so it is only right that she gets sold to me. I mean you can't make enough money to repay your son's debt old man" his words struck me like lightening, my father and grandfather had used me as collateral

Once he left; I went to my grandfather and handed him a glass of water. He threw it down and instead went down on his knees before me

"Dear child, please show your Grandfather some mercy. If you don't go to him then he will kill me, I do not want to die yet" he was crying pitifully before me.

"But then, I'd be enslaved by him for a lifetime" I murmured

"At least our family's name would be alive child. Think carefully child, I know you are really smart. If he kills me then you would have no other family " I took one look at Grandfather and realized he's words were true. Left with no other choice; I got the address from Grandfather and went to the Gilbert mansion.

Mr. Gilbert was hard on me at first but with time, he became nicer and always made sure I was doing okay; I was treated as a slave and always made sure to do my work diligently. As time went by, I started to feel like family because he already had far enough maids who serve him.

He came off as a Grumpy Mafia boss sometimes but in reality, he was a generous and honest man. He got me educated and wanted me to study business but I promised to study business after studying law and he sponsored me, understanding my passion.

I studied Law for 6 years and business for three years and now 10 years later, I am a junior-law student and personal assistant to Mr. Gilbert. I had my own rented apartment, a car, a driver, and a loving boyfriend. I hadn't paid up my father's debt yet, that's why I agreed to work for Mr. Bryce in hopes that someday I'd be able to completely pay up all my father's debts.

Today I returned to the Gilbert's villa after being away from the mansion for three years; to formally welcome the heir to The Gilbert's Company who will be coming home after being away for 15 years. His father had sent him out of the country to study business and now that he was finally done with his studies he was coming back to learn more about the Company as he was going to be the CEO when his father retired

I had just arrived at Gilbert's mansion after covering up some things at the company for Mr. Bryce, he had decided that he wouldn't go to the company today so he'd be home to welcome his only son.

Normally I'd tease him until I'm finally able to convince him to go to work. But today, I decided to cover up the important things over there and returned to the villa on time as instructed by him.

I walked gracefully on the grass and met Mr Bryce just outside the doors that lead into the mansion, he was in someone's embrace. All I could see was a broad back, bent over slightly to embrace Mr Bryce.

I waited for a while before he and whoever he was embracing finally pulled away from each other, and I met face to face with the most handsome-looking man I had ever laid my eyes on, he had freshly tanned effortless skin, short black wavy hair, and beautiful brown eyes. He wore a casual yet attractive black shirt and pants that made him look regal.

He locked gazes with me and I felt my whole body stiffen and my knees buckling. The aura around him was so cold that I felt it drop weather down to zero degrees. His good looks would make any girl want to be close to him but the cold gaze in his eyes was far enough to make one go far away from him.

"Oh, that's Elaine Smith. My assistant and Elaine this is my son and you're future boss" He introduced us. I instantly realized that this was Evan Gilbert; Mr, Bryce's son and heir to the Gilbert's company

We kept staring at each other as though speaking telepathically, I stood there feeling stunned. My limbs had lost their senses and all I could do was wonder why Evan had to look this hot. So hot that I... I could just taste his lips...

Elaine's POV

We kept staring at each other as though speaking telepathically, I stood there feeling stunned. My limbs had lost their senses and all I could do was wonder why Evan had to look this hot. Of course, I had seen many pictures of him because his father simply missed and adored his son, but I had imagined those pictures to be filtered photos. I just realized now that he looked better in person.

"Miss" a maid called, making me snap out of my trail of thoughts. That's when I realized that Mr Bryce and his son had already gone in while I stood there dazed.

"Oh, um.... sorry what did you say?" I asked looking flushed.

"Well miss, Sir asked me to clean up the other villa and prepare for Mr Evan to live there" she explained

"So, get to that," I said to her wondering why she had to inform me first

"Well, sir never allows any maids to get close to his office unless he is right there with them and he is very excited to see his son, he might get really mad if I were to" I cut her off feeling like I had enough

"I get your point" I reached into my purse and gave her my card which was able to unlock every room in all of Mr. Bryce's villa and asked her to return it to Mr. Gilbert when she was done.

I left the villa once more and headed back to the office in my car, I hadn't learned to drive yet even at 26 because I had developed Amaxophobia due to my parents passing. Luckily Mr Bryce was kind enough to get me a personal driver. He was in no rush to teach me how to drive......yet.

I arrived at the company and walked inside the tall building. The other Junior employees greeted me as I passed by them and I replied with a nod. If there is anything I've learned from business school and Mr. Bryce, it is that business comes first before worldly. There was nothing like friends or family in business and you have to keep a strict aura around you or the junior staff will be disrespectful towards you.

I walked into the elevator and pressed a button at my left, I waited for a while and thankfully I was the only one in the elevator. 'Must be my lucky day' I thought to myself.

I got out of the elevator and headed into Mr. Bryce's office. I placed some documents on the table and went to my table which was on the other side of the office.

I spent the whole day as any other day, I had to sign a lot of files and keep things in place for Mr. Bryce; At the end of the day, I emailed him some urgent documents that needed to be reviewed before leaving the office.

I checked my purse and finally found my iPhone 14 pro, I was about to put a call through to my driver when a car came to a halt right before me.

"Hello pretty" I heard a familiar voice call, I crouched down to see a pair of amber eyes smiling cutely at me. It was my boyfriend; Jared Carter.

"Jared!" I beamed in excitement, he had traveled out of the state for a while and didn't tell me he was back.

"Come on in" I got into the car and hugged him tightly.

"Woah, you missed me huh" he teased.

"Of course, I did, When did you get back," I asked feeling extremely excited.

"Today, I didn't tell you because I wanted to surprise you my darling," he said and leaned to kiss me, I gave him a quick kiss on the lips and moved away.

"What? You're scared our kiss would lead to something else" he smiled coyly.

"Oh Jared, can you ever stop being naughty? I stopped because I know as usual you were actually on your way to a club am I right?" I gave him a challenging death stare.

"Really and I would pass by your workplace where I could easily have bumped into you just to go to a club. The fact that you don't trust me hurts my feelings very much " he made a hurt pretense face but I wasn't buying it, knowing him this was all just a charade. I arched an eyebrow at him to show him I wasn't buying his story and he sighed in defeat.

"Okay, but you know it's been months and I gotta go see what's changed and what's not. I came here so I could convince you to come with me" he finally revealed.

"Okay let's go," I said calmly.

"What?" He looked stunned

"Let's go to the club" I tried to make myself more understandable.

"Yeah I got that but.....you wanna go to a club with me? I thought you don't do clubbing?" He said his words so fast it sounded like he was trying to rap

"Well....I've had a long day and I don't wanna part with you yet, I'll end up staying up in bed, so let's go to the club. I need a few drinks anyway" I said with a sigh

"What about your Grandfather?" He asked

"He'll be fine. Come on let's go" I said impatiently

"As you wish. Mi lady" he said, smiling coyly

"Sily" I retorted and put on the seat belt securely knowing this boyfriend of mine was a seriously annoying stunt driver and I couldn't exchange seats with him and drive the car. I end up freezing right on the spot and start sweating profusely until I finally lose consciousness, that is how bad my Amaxophobia is.

He drove us at a high speed for a few minutes, playing really loud songs on our way there. He kept trying to act cute before me knowing my disapproval of this but continued singing along to it. We finally got to the club and I was grateful that I wore something more casual to work today, that way I wouldn't stand out much there.

We got into the club with Jared leading the way, we went to a corner of the club and sat there for a while. The loud music annoyed me but I decided to bury my disapproval and tried to enjoy my moment with Jared.

"I'll go get us drinks," Jared said and left with a smile

I stayed there letting my gaze wonder about it, There were a lot of under 30s there. Mostly doing inappropriate things and showing private moments to the public. Well what else is to be expected of club CD195? I sighed at the waywardness of our generation when I saw someone I didn't imagine I'd see. It was Evan. Mr Bryce's son. He sat at the other side of the club in between dozens of girls who looked like they were worshipping him.

'But he's new to town, how could he know this club? And with the treatment he's getting, he seemed to frequent this place a lot' I thought to myself when he suddenly locked gazes with me again. I needed the ground to devour me at that moment, this wasn't the most appropriate place for him to see me. And his eyes looked as cold as always. I looked away from him as I saw Jared approaching with two glasses in his hand.

He offered one to me and I accepted it with a smile, I kept my attention on him while sipping the alcoholic drink he had offered me when I suddenly heard a familiar voice behind me

"Hello, Miss Elaine" Oh no! I've been caught! And at a popular strip club. I'm so screwed.

Elaine's POV

"Hello Miss Elaine" That voice sounded so familiar but I couldn't bother trying to figure out who the voice belonged to. This was not the place for anyone who knows me personally to see me.

"So do you come here often or...."

"Hello?, whoever you are. She's my girlfriend so could you back off" Jared said looking pretty upset so I wrapped my hands on his to calm him down. He gave me a reassuring smile before turning his attention back to whoever it was.

"Oh," he said and backed off, I heaved a huge sigh of relief. Knowing how impatient Jared was, there could be a possibility of a fight breaking out, then I looked back at the spot where Evan had been sitting and noticed he was still there; so it meant that whoever that guy was, he wasn't Evan. I wanted to palm my face at that moment but hid my embarrassment in the bottom of my wine glass

After staying together for a while, Jared left me there; to be with his friends and I didn't protest and let him have fun. I kept my eyes on him and saw how excited his friends were to see him and that made me happy

"Hey baby girl" a tall man came to my side and called uncomfortably.

"Am here with my boyfriend" I explained without making eye contact, he reeked of alcohol and drugs.

"Oh now don't be that way pretty lady" he tried to reach out to my face but I moved my face away from his disgusting hands.

"Am serious, now leave" My tone was stern and commanding and he sobered up a bit before replying to me.

"Fiesty, just how I like them. Okay then, if your boyfriend is here then where is he?" He asked, his presence was getting more and more irritating to me and I started gazing through the crowd to find Jared but he was nowhere.

"I can't find him. Well he's Jared Carter" I informed him and he bursted out laughing.

"The Jared Carter" he looked like I said something unbelievable.

"Hey back off here" I heard someone say behind me.

"And who are you?" He lazily asked.

"Take a closer look" he bent over a bit and when the guy realized who he was, he scurried away like he had seen a ghost. I heaved a huge sigh of relief feeling internally grateful that he had left. His presence was making me uncomfortable.

"I don't think it was wise for your boyfriend to leave you all alone here. Come with me and I'll take you home" The guy offered I looked up at his blank face. I do not know this person but I remembered seeing him at the club earlier, he didn't show any emotions for me to find out what exactly he had in mind.

"Thanks for the offer but my boyfriend might come back any minute now and he's gonna try to find me" I explained.

"Okay then, may I sit with you? That way no one would dare to get close to you. This is club CD195 and anything can happen to you, just come with me" I looked around and finally noticed a lot of guys staring at me with lustful eyes and realized what he was saying was the truth.

"Who are you?" I asked curiously.

"Someone whom you do not need to know about " he replied coldly.

"At least a name?"

"Chris" he finally said.

"Don't you want to know my name?" I asked.

"Not interested, am only here to do a job miss, not interact with you "

I locked gazes with Evan once more, for some reason, I felt like he had sent Chris over to me but I couldn't make out why he'd do that or why my gut feeling was telling me he had done it. Just like the first two times, he pulled away first and sipped in some wine from his glass.

I waited patiently for Jared, I had started to feel uncomfortable so I picked up the wine glass from the table and drank its contents while waiting for my silly boyfriend who was starting to get on my nerves. I poured in another cup of wine and gulped it all. I poured more and more glasses and kept gulping them all up without actually realizing the alcoholic contents since the drink was grape-like in taste; until Chris suddenly stopped me from pouring in another glass

"What?" I ask.

"I think that's enough miss, That drink has a high alcoholism content " he explained but I hit his hand away causing the wine glass to fall to the ground and shatter. The club was Soo noisy that no one noticed the loud sound of breaking glass.

Chris had called for someone else to stay with me before leaving with a girl, I had started to feel dizzy and lightheaded and it felt like the world had become hazy, I looked at the guy standing next to me and watched him pick up his phone and walked away from me. That's when it hit me.

I saw some people headed for the back and realized that Jared could also be there. I left my seat and headed towards that side, Everything felt blurry and I couldn't control my limbs but I still moved forward and walked for a while with no actual destination in mind, I found the door next to the back door and entered it instead.

I was walking down a huge hallway and saw two couples making out by a door before going in, Feeling confused and unaware of my surroundings; I moved forward and saw two hot naked guys touching and making out, which grossed me out completely but I decided not to pay much attention to them.

My head felt so heavy on me and I could barely walk straight and staggered till I found Chris standing outside a room and approached him probably waiting for someone

"Um, hey. I'm looking for my boyfriend's name is Jared and -"

"What are you doing here Elaine, I thought I had put that bastard in charge of you." he spouted and I smiled brightly for no main reason.

"So?" I asked.

"You are so drunk. You need to get out of here, it's not the nicest place for you in this state" he blabbered.

"No, I won't go, take me to Jared. Now!" I ordered and he gazed at me longing, lust evident in his eyes as he stared down at my chest.

"I'll take you to Jared" he offered something sinister evident in his eyes, then opened the door behind him and cupped my cheeks with one hand while caressing my waist with the other.