CEO's Unwanted Bride

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Matteo's pov.

Xavier called me. He hadn't given me much information. But he said it was really urgent and I was supposed to be there ASAP. I quickly drove towards the Leonardi mansion.

When I got there, I saw everyone, including Xavier's parents. Anna's parents, Enzo and Lorenzo, were also there. This must be very serious.

“What happened, Xavier?” I could not wait but ask. My friend had called me there, not a Mafia King, so there was no need for formalities.

“Anna is missing,” he said in a cold tone.

“What the... Did you contact her boyfriend or fuc.king fiance, whatever?” I spat out impatiently.

“That bastard’s phone is switched off and unavailable,” he gritted out.

“s**t! Where has she gone?” I shook my head.

“She is kidnapped, Matteo. I got a call from a motherfu.cker who said he wanted revenge on me and so he kidnapped her and sent her to a brothel to sell,” his voice became heavy.

“Are you fuc.king serious?” I shouted in anger.

“How can you sit here so peacefully after knowing that she is in danger? Unbelievable!” I was so mad I started pulling my hair.

“Don't shout at me, Matteo. I am as stressed as you are. I am also trying to find a solution. That's why I called you here. Get all our men to work and track down her location.” He yelled in equal rage.

I quickly called my right hand, Jonathan, and explained to him the entire situation. He said he would find out shortly.

“We cannot sit here and let them do their work. We have to think about a plan very quickly.” I started searching for something on my phone.

“Fu.ck! That Adam guy suddenly disappeared from this earth. All his businesses, all his accounts are gone just like that. He is up to something,” I voiced out my doubt.

“I have a gut feeling that Adam is behind this kidnapping,” Mia said suddenly.

“I already told you he is not what he looks like. He worked for the Russian mafia, and we still couldn't find his connection with the head of the Russian mafia. Everything that Anna told us was a fake story made by Adam himself. I am afraid, Xavier, he is up to something very dangerous. We have to find Anna very soon anyhow,” she worried.

Xavier wrapped a hand around Mia’s shoulder and tried to comfort her. Sam came running in.

“Boss! Switch on the TV. Miss Anna's news is flashing,” he said, panting.

Enzo quickly turned on the television and tuned in to the news channel. A reporter was announcing current news.

“The daughter of the Leonardi family, Miss Anna Leonardi, is being sold in the world's biggest brothel, and we have proof…..”

“Who the fu.ck is he? And contact the owner of this news channel. How dare they telecast this news on television? I will f*****g ruin their channel. They will have to pay for this,” Xavier roared in anger.

I turned towards Sam, and he got the hint. He started quickly calling the news channels.

"What could make her sell herself in a slave market? We can't believe that a girl from such a reputed family can do something like that. Look at her, how she has sold herself for money. Or for fun? These rich people can do anything to make their life exciting," the reporter kept barking on the news channel.

“Anna!" Mr. Francesco Leonardi screamed and drove my attention towards him. He watched TV in shock as his eyes were wide and his face turned pale. I turned my eyes towards the TV, and the news channel showed a video in which Anna was standing amongst the enslaved people being sold. She had very little clothing, almost revealing most of her skin.

Men were laughing and ogling her almost naked body with their dirty eyes. They were trying to touch her and my blood boiled at sight. She looked very scared, trying to remove their hands from her body and bracing and save herself from their dirty touch. It seemed like she had been crying as tears were still running down her cheeks.

“Francesco!" Mrs. Lovelyn Leonardi cried, and I heard a sound of a body falling on the floor, forcing me to take my eyes off of the television. Everyone rushed towards Mr. Francesco Leonardi. He was lying on the floor, clutching his chest. Hell! One more piece of bad news was on its way.

“Call an ambulance!” Mia shouted.

I dial 118; emergency medical assistance in Italy.

“We don't have time for an ambulance. We have to take him to the hospital. Sam, get the car ready.” Xavier yelled.

“Matteo, come and help me pick him up and carry him to my car,” Xavier asked for help.

I hurried and helped him to carry Mr. Francesco to the car. Sam quickly took the driving seat, and I rushed to my car and got everyone else in my car. Xavier’s father took Enzo and Lorenzo in his car, and our bodyguards were also following us. We all headed towards the hospital.

I made a call while driving to get the doctors present there and the operating room ready. I suspected it was a heart attack due to the shock of seeing his daughter in such a condition on television.

As soon as we reached the hospital, some nurses and doctors were already there near the entrance with a stretcher. The Leonardi family was the most influential in Florence. They quickly carried Mr. Francesco on the stretcher and took him towards the operating room. Mrs. Lovelyn was crying continuously. We all rushed towards the operating room and waited outside for doctors to come out and give us some good news. Mia and Xavier’s mum were consoling Mrs. Lovelyn. The doctor came out and confirmed that Mr. Francesco had a major attack. They needed to operate immediately.

My phone vibrated in my pocket. I took out my phone. My right hand, Jonathan, called. I walked outside to take his call.

I swiped the answer button, “Jonathan!"

“Boss! I found out about the world's dirtiest brothel, which was featured in that video,” he quickly informed me.

“Splendid job, Jonathan. I owe you.” I sighed in relief.

Wait for me, Anna. I am coming. Just be strong, sugar. I prayed in my heart.

Fu.ck! How would this time pass, and would I be in front of her? I wouldn't get relief until I saw her safe and fine. Now they couldn't escape me. They had to pay for making that girl suffer, whom I protected throughout my life, who mattered to me more than anything in this world. I would fuc.king kill each and every bastard whoever tried to touch her.

Once I catch you, it will be the last day of your life. I am coming for you, Adam Ricci.

I had to talk to Xavier. I found him surrounded by his family. I motioned him to come and meet me alone.

“Xavier, I found out about the place shown in that video,” I informed him.

“That's good, Matteo. Make all the arrangements. We have to leave for that place right now,” He became impatient. I could understand. He loved each and everyone in his family. And Anna was a sister to him more than a cousin. He had been very protective of her. What he was going through, I just couldn't imagine. But I knew he wouldn't make it appear on his face.

“No, Xavier. You can't leave your family in such a condition. Your uncle is in the operating room. He had a major heart attack. Your family is in trauma. The media is trying to spoil your family's name and image in society. You have to handle all these things. You have to issue a testimonial saying that this news is fake,” I explained to him.

“Matteo, getting Anna back is more important,” he reasoned.

“I will get her back, safe and secure. Trust me.” I assured him.

“Matteo is right, Xavier. We need you here. You have to look after uncle Francesco’s business. As per the recent news, the board of directors has also withdrawn their shares, and now the company will be bankrupt. We have to do something and talk to the board. And I trust Matteo. He won't come alone. He will get Anna safe and sound,” Mia said, with faith and belief in me.

I really loved her. She was my baby sister. Nobody in this world trusted me but she and Xavier.

“I will, Mia. Anna will be back with me or without me. But she will come back, safe and sound for sure,” I promised.