Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Isabella was enjoying the eggs on her plate when she saw Emanuele offering his toast. She furrowed her brows and asked, “What’s up? I haven’t finished eating here.”Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

“Take a bite,” Isabella suggested.

Though puzzled, Isabella leaned in and took a bite of Emanuele’s toast. It was just toast; Lilly’s cooking skills were beyond doubt. Still, she didn’t quite understand why Emanuele was doing this.

Afterwards, she witnessed Emanuele taking a bite from the spot she had bitten, then offering it back to her.

Isabella finally grasped the meaning behind Emanuele’s actions. Despite the many intimate moments they had shared, her cheeks couldn’t help but flush in front of Lilly, Tony, Harry, and the others.

Lilly observed them with a smile. “Oh my, Isabella, your relationship with Emanuele is so sweet. Sweeter than the cookies I bake. Oh! Isabella, do you want to try my homemade cookies? How about having them for afternoon tea?”

Isabella nodded, “I’d love to, thank you, Lilly.”

Lilly, pleased with Isabella’s approval, smiled even more. “Isabella, come on, only the last bite is left.” Emanuele handed the toast to Isabella.

Isabella never expected this man to behave so childishly in a relationship. Eating was just eating; why did he have to take a bite and then pass it to her for her to do the same? Moreover, she thought Emanuele would stop this childish behavior after they finished eating.

Little did she know, Emanuele’s gaze shifted to the toast in front of her. “Isabella, it’s your turn to feed me.”

Isabella sighed, looking at the toast. “Emanuele, I think we can have our breakfast like normal people.”

She never imagined that this man, during a romantic moment, would act this way. He seemed overly clingy, nothing like his previous aloof demeanor.

“Well, I think so too, but let’s talk about it next time. This time, it’s your turn to feed me.”

Seeing the man in front of her being so stubborn, Isabella couldn’t help but sigh deeply. She resigned herself to the situation, passing the toast to Emanuele. He took a bite, keeping his eyes fixed on Isabella. Under his gaze, Isabella had no choice but to take a bite as well.

Emanuele smiled, thoroughly satisfied. The two continued their playful act until they finished the toast.

After breakfast, as Emanuele prepared to leave for work, Isabella noticed his tie was slightly askew. She stepped forward to fix it.

Emanuele took the opportunity to embrace Isabella around the waist. Though Isabella’s waist seemed a bit fuller than before, he found the touch even more pleasant.

“Now, how about joining me at work?” Emanuele suggested, pinching Isabella’s waist.

“No, I need to rest at home today. I have to work tomorrow.”

“Alright, I’ll let you off today.” Emanuele said, planting a kiss on Isabella’s lips before heading into the elevator.

Isabella had barely stepped into the living room when Lilly grabbed her. “Isabella, your relationship with Emanuele is really getting better. You said he didn’t like you before. Look at his eyes this morning, they never left you. His attention couldn’t be diverted from you.”

Lilly’s words made Isabella’s cheeks involuntarily turn red.

“Yep, we’ve both confessed now,” Isabella told Lilly about her confession to Emanuele yesterday and his enthusiastic response.

Unable to contain herself, she needed someone to confide in.

“Really?” Lilly paused for a moment, then hugged Isabella. “Oh my, Isabella, my dear, you’ve finally come through the struggles. I knew it; Emanuele likes you.”

Previously, seeing Isabella lacking confidence and doubting her worthiness of love, Lilly felt sorry for her. But now, Lilly thought, it’s enough. Watching them being happy together is enough.

“Isabella, to celebrate your beautiful love, what do you want to eat tonight? Just order, anything I can make, I’ll do it.”

Isabella had many things in mind, but thinking about her almost not fitting into her gown yesterday, she waved her hand immediately. “No need, Lilly. I plan to lose weight; I’ve gained too much recently.”

She knew Emanuele liked her current figure, but she still wanted to be a bit slimmer. Otherwise, all the clothes in her closet would go to waste.

Lilly scrutinized Isabella, her face full of disbelief. “Oh my God, Isabella, you’re not fat at all. You can eat a bit more; this figure is just right.”

“I could barely fit into my gown yesterday,” Isabella frowned.

“It doesn’t matter. It’s not your problem but the gown’s. You should blame the gown, not yourself. Emanuele is so rich; just replace your wardrobe. Isabella, it’s okay; don’t doubt yourself, alright?”

But Isabella was still unhappy.

She had standards for herself and couldn’t allow herself to become overweight just because Emanuele had money to replace her clothes. She wouldn’t let herself turn into someone who looked unfit next to Emanuele at social events.

In her eyes, if you liked someone, you should strive to become better for them.

In the afternoon, Lilly baked cookies, but Isabella only had two pieces. She then took the remaining cookies to the base to share with Elisa.

“Hey, Isabella, why did you bring so many cookies? Oh my God, they smell amazing!” Elisa opened the box, staring at the golden cookies with amazement.

The aroma was even better than the ones she bought at the store.

“The top layer is butter, and the bottom layer is chocolate. If you can’t finish them, feel free to share with others. Lilly made a lot, but I’m on a diet, so I can’t eat too much.”

“You’re still on a diet,” Elisa couldn’t help but pat Isabella’s shoulder. “You don’t look fat at all.”

“I am,” Isabella shook her head. “I just ate cookies; now, I need to work out with you.”

Isabella finished speaking and ran to the fitness area. She felt that, for now, she didn’t need to learn combat skills. Instead, she could focus on building her basic strength.

In the fitness area, resembling a spacious gym, various workout equipment filled the space. Isabella went to the treadmill and started jogging.

Elisa set up her treadmill next to Isabella’s. “Isabella, it seems like you’re doing well lately. You look really good.”

“Really?” Isabella blinked and looked at Elisa.

“Look at your skin; I remember you used to have a few pimples, but now there’s none.”