Exposed to the CEO Behind the Mafia Mask novel Chapter 505

505 Chapter 101 Sasha’s Desperate Threat

05 Chapter 101 Sasha’s Desperate Threat

Daniel’s POV

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My phone buzzed with Sybilla’s name lighting up the screen. My sister called with exciting news – she’d successfully secured the assistant position with Xavier Black, Thorne’s chief consigliere. I felt genuinely relieved knowing Xavier would look after her properly within the organization. She mentioned she’d be escorting Lila to law school since she was already at the Thorne offices. Watching those two develop a real friendship brought me considerable peace.

It was exactly what both women needed in this dangerous world. Sybilla had been searching for genuine connections since fleeing our father’s arranged political marriage, and Lila’s trusted circle had been steadily shrinking lately.

Our usual crew dynamics had shifted dramatically. Ivy barely surfaced for air between managing her multiple children and helping with Thorne’s legitimate front operations. Gemma remained completely absorbed in caring for her newborn while her husband handled their family’s shipping interests. Nora had relocated to oversee West Coast operations, and Ruby’s schedule stayed permanently packed with her role in the financial laundering networks, making it rare for the women to gather anymore. Zoe still visited Lila regularly at my fortified penthouse, but she was currently enjoying her honeymoon with Finn somewhere in the Caribbean.

During this transitional period, Jude had formed an unlikely friendship with Lila. His wife had vanished during a territorial dispute in the past, leaving a permanent void in his life. Nobody really understood their arrangement, though I suspected Lila knew more than she revealed.

My phone interrupted my thoughts about our changing alliances. Beckett’s name appeared – Lila’s brother was supposed to update me about obtaining

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the samples we needed for the DNA test to prove Lila’s true parentage.

“Beckett,” I answered.

“Daniel, how are things holding up?” His voice carried the controlled tension typical of family heads.

“Solid on all fronts. Actually, I should have contacted you sooner, but operations have been intense, and it slipped through the cracks I suddenly remembered I hadn’t briefed him about Connor’s bold move at the

university.

“What happened? Security breach?” His tone immediately sharpened with professional concern.

“Unclear exactly. Connor himself showed up at Lila’s law school. She couldn’t read his full angle, but she felt threatened. He made some comment about her mother wanting to reclaim her.” I explained the encounter as thoroughly as possible, though Connor’s motives remained murky to me.

“What business does that casino boss have approaching Lila directly?”

“Unknown. He mentioned something about ‘evaluating whether the arrangement justified the complications’ and discussed renegotiating terms with Claire.” I relayed his cryptic message.

“What arrangement could he possibly mean?” Beckett paused, processing. “Daniel, I don’t like this development at all. Keep that man away from Lila he represents serious danger to our interests.”

“Already handled,” I assured him. “She has a trusted ally monitoring her at school, and my sister has moved into the penthouse. They’re bonding perfectly and will be working closely together, so Lila has protection on all fronts.”

“That’s reassuring to hear!” He exhaled audibly. “But I called to report I

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secured the genetic material. It’s already been processed by our lab, and we

should have definitive results soon.”

“Impressive speed! Well executed.”

“Yes, I’m anxious to know the truth! I’ll travel there when the results arrive.”

“Absolutely. I want to be present with you for this revelation.”

Our conversation continued for several more minutes. Beckett proved excellent company – charismatic and intelligent, sharing Lila’s sharp wit. His efficiency in obtaining the sample we required demonstrated why he’d risen to lead the Sullivan organization so young. Soon, our questions would finally be answered. Meanwhile, I continued investigating the suspicious circumstances surrounding his mother’s death. Something felt deeply wrong about that entire situation. A detective colleague working in a small city near Lila’s hometown was assisting me in tracking down leads. He’d located the sister of the household staff member who had died under questionable circumstances and planned to interview her soon.

“I can see you’re preparing to start complaining, Daniel.” The voice sliced through my concentration. I’d been so focused on my computer screen analyzing financial records that I hadn’t detected someone entering my office.

“Perfect, did the underworld freeze over? Is that why you’re gracing me with your presence?” I stared coldly at Sasha as she confidently settled herself across from my desk.

“This situation exists because you refuse to abandon that investigation,” she

omposure.

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1. Can’t you allow me to work in peace?”

ver this process. I submitted the report, and fiction now. I warned you my father would

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isten.” I fought to maintain professional detachment, wishing she would disappear from my sight permanently.

“Yes, you did warn me, Daniel, but you never provided any viable

alternatives.”

“Don’t restart this argument! If you came hoping I’d somehow make the investigation into your document forgery vanish, you’ve wasted your time completely. Now leave, find something constructive to occupy yourself, and let me handle my duties.” My patience, never my strongest attribute, was rapidly evaporating.

“Daniel, I need assistance,” she admitted desperately. “My father’s legitimate businesses are collapsing. Your father promised financial backing if I convinced you to resign from law enforcement and return to the family operations. I couldn’t deliver on that promise, and now your father has completely abandoned us.”

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