Enrico was completely taken aback by Isabella’s bold move. He had expected many things from her, but this, kissing him in front of everyone, especially Carmen, was something he never saw coming. The kiss, though brief, left him momentarily speechless, a rare occurrence for the usually composed mafia boss.
He could still feel the warmth of her lips on his, and it stirred something inside him, something unfamiliar and unsettling. But Enrico quickly buried that feeling, knowing he couldn’t afford to show any sign of weakness, especially when it involved Isabella.
Carmen, on the other hand, was seething. The disbelief and fury that flooded through her were almost too much to contain. Her eyes burned with rage as she stared at Isabella, who dared to do such a thing. Carmen could feel her con
