Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

“If you want to check on your friend, I can send someone to go check on her,” Emanuele suggested.

Isabella thought Emanuele’s suggestion was not bad, but Evelyn’s emotional state was fragile right now. Suddenly sending a bodyguard to confirm her condition might scare her.

“I think it’s better to have a video call with Evelyn.”

“Suit yourself. Anyway, Isabella, I don’t recommend you going out now. William is too cunning. If Frederick’s danger level was high before, William’s danger level is likely even higher. Moreover, his methods are ruthless. You’ve seen what he did to Phillip. Isabella, I can’t imagine what would happen if he catches you.”

Emanuele was most worried about this. Isabella was now the person he cared about the most. Though he cared about Grazia, she was in Italy, and he trusted Rocco’s abilities to protect her. Therefore, most of his energy was focused on protecting Isabella.

Thinking of the possible dangers Isabella might face, Emanuele felt an unusual anxiety, worse than when he faced personal danger. Even if he died, Isabella couldn’t be harmed! No, no, no. He couldn’t die; if he did, Isabella would inevitably be humiliated by those enemies. He knew well what fate awaited a Mafia boss’s woman in the hands of enemies, as his mother had met that end. He, too, had used brutal methods against his enemies.

Therefore, he couldn’t bear the thought of his lively, stubborn, and brave Isabella being treated like a trampled flower, fallen into the dust.

Thinking of this, Emanuele felt extremely distressed.

Isabella could feel Emanuele’s worry. “Don’t worry, Emanuele. I’ll stay obediently in the apartment. I won’t go out unless there’s something special. Evelyn is my good friend, and I believe she will understand.”

Isabella hung up the phone and started a video call with Evelyn. She wanted to see Evelyn’s current state. Previously, they communicated through messages, but now a video call seemed appropriate.

After a while of video calling, Evelyn suddenly ended the call.

Strange? Isabella stared at her phone. Evelyn had never hung up on her video calls before.

“Evelyn, are you okay? Did something happen? I can send a bodyguard to check on you.”

Isabella felt something was off. Could Evelyn be in danger due to the recent threats they were facing?

After a while, Evelyn called her back through video.

Isabella answered and saw Evelyn facing the camera. “Isabella, I’m fine. I’m really okay.”

“Oh God, what happened? Why did you quit your job at the hospital? Do you have a severe health problem?”

Isabella stared at Evelyn’s complexion; she looked sick and weak. Was it due to the aftermath of the car accident? She was fine before, so what happened now?

Isabella was deeply concerned about Evelyn.

Evelyn shook her head. “I need some rest, Isabella. How about you? Are you okay?”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“I’m fine. I would have come to see you if Emanuele didn’t forbid it. Evelyn, you look terrible. Do you need to go to the hospital?”

“I don’t need it; I just need some rest, and Pippo will take care of me.”

Thinking that Pippo was a doctor with good medical skills, Isabella felt a bit reassured. However, despite this reassurance, Isabella still chatted with Evelyn for a while. Seeing Evelyn’s weakened state, Isabella sighed.

“Evelyn, if there’s anything you need, as long as I can do it, I’ll help you. I can’t visit you now, so just let me know. If needed, I’ll arrange for someone to take you to the hospital.”

The video call ended, and Isabella didn’t notice anything unusual. On the other side, Evelyn remained motionless, leaning on the bed. The person holding the phone was Pippo, and in his other hand, he held a gun.

Just moments ago, if Evelyn dared to reveal even a hint of information, Pippo would have immediately shot her. Watching Pippo set the gun aside, Evelyn breathed a sigh of relief. For now, she couldn’t say anything. Faced with this demonic man, she knew that only her body could attract him.

However, this attraction was very weak, and Evelyn didn’t dare to bet on it. She had to slowly relax Pippo’s vigilance, hoping that Isabella wouldn’t come looking for her-under no circumstances.

“Evelyn, you did well, but I really hope Isabella comes to see you. Once she enters this apartment, she won’t be able to leave.”

Pippo caressed Evelyn’s cheek gently, speaking with a soft tone while revealing the cruelest intentions.

“Didn’t you used to like her?” Evelyn forcibly suppressed her inner fear. She forced herself to stay calm; she didn’t want to surrender in front of Pippo. Even if her body couldn’t stop him, her spirit would never yield.

Evelyn’s words reminded Pippo. “You’re right; I liked Isabella.” In reality, he liked Isabella more than Evelyn. Initially, being with Evelyn was just a means to get closer to Isabella. When he wanted to date Isabella, he had no idea about her connection with the Mafia. At that time, he genuinely wanted to be with Isabella. But things had changed now.

Evelyn’s words reignited Pippo’s possessiveness toward Isabella. Even though Isabella had married Emanuele, it didn’t matter. Any woman he set his eyes on, he wanted.

Pippo turned and left. His purpose in finding Evelyn today was to let Isabella see Evelyn. If Isabella saw that Evelyn was safe, everything would be fine. Next, he would continue chatting with Isabella using Evelyn’s phone. Since Emanuele believed the current situation was unsafe and didn’t want Isabella to come out, Pippo decided to stay low for a while. Let them think everything was fine now; Emanuele should relax his guard over Isabella, right?

After finishing the video call with Evelyn, Isabella still felt uneasy.

Why did Evelyn seem so unwell? Isabella wished she could visit her immediately.

“Tony, can’t I really go out now? I’m really worried about Evelyn.”

“For your safety, ma’am, it’s better to stay in the apartment.”

Isabella sighed; she knew staying in the apartment was safer. However, she couldn’t take care of her best friend. Isabella felt guilty in her heart.

“I’m very worried about Evelyn.”

“If you’re worried, we can call other guards to check on her.”

“Never mind, if Evelyn needs anything, she’ll contact me.”

She had already talked to Evelyn about it. If Evelyn really needed anything, she would definitely contact Isabella. Isabella would wait until then, chatting with Evelyn every day and observing her condition. However, she also had her own concerns now.