Chapter 66 Getting rid of the thorn

"What do you mean she disappeared? Did you look for her at her place?" Luciano asked, slamming his hand on the table, he asked for one thing and that was for his PA to look for Livia. He hadn't heard from her for a while now. Due to his condition and the incident with Solange.

"I went there personally, but sir I didn't find anyone other than the guards," the PA said, lowering his head, Luciano was unhappy. How did she just disappear without telling him?

"Don't stop, keep an eye on that man I don't trust him… and do me a favor…withdraw any partnership we want to do with him," Luciano gave his orders, he was done sitting idle. He knew what he wanted and Livia Gonzalez was what he wanted.

"Yes sir…will do as instructed," the PA said with a low bow and left the study room. Luciano leaned back in the chair, his head was a mess. How did Livia just disappear? He was having a hard time finding out about her background

"Did you find out anything?" Luciano said immediately he made a call to the private detective he hired to search for the lost son of his father. Other than that he wanted the detective to find out about Livia's background.

"Great, come to my house first thing tomorrow…" Luciano said, disconnecting the call. He was more than happy to hear the man he hired had some good news.

"Now, to find my dear half brother," he muttered, narrowing his eyes suspiciously, he knew that boy didn't die in the fire as the police reported years ago. His father's mistress died but her son survived.

"Sol, I know my son has finally lost it," Antonia said and waited for the servants to serve them breakfast. Solange wasn't in the mood. She was only staying with the Garcias because of her son.

"Mom, you don't have to say anything…Luciano already made his decision," Solange said softly. She was done fighting with Luciano. he didn't respect her or the relationship they shared.

"That's nonsense… the problem is that vile woman… how dare she trap my son," Antonia said bitterly, she despised Livia Gonzalez for what she had been doing. Playing innocent when she was a conniving witch.

"That woman has the guts mother…she has turned my husband against me, "Solange said, lowering her gaze. It was because of Livia that she did something shameful as sleeping with Gabby..for a few days she had been thinking about me, regretting her actions. She was angry but she had no right to cheat on her husband.

"Mom…I'll be right back," Solange excused herself when her phone vibrated. Antonia didn't mind as she waved her off. Antonia already had problems to handle. Like who played a prank on her that night. She checked the security cameras but unfortunately, she didn't find anything.

Meanwhile, Solange was outside in the garden far away from everyone talking on the phone.

"I asked my father if you can help me," Solange said in a hushed tone as she walked around, her phone connected to her ear.

"Do whatever you can to make sure that woman dies…I have no time for failure" Solange said in a dark tone. Her expression morphed into a deadly one as she gave orders to the capable man. Her father's trusted right-hand man was capable. He was ruthless.

"I want her burned to ashes…thrown off the cliff or whatever…make sure she's no more"Solange yelled and cut the call, her face contorted with rage, her eyes glimmered with hatred, and when she turned around ready to leave the garden.

Nervously, Solange gripped her phone tight and averted her eyes

"There was no need for you to answer the call away from me," Antonia said with a smirk. Solange lowered her head, not sure what to do. When did Antonia get out here?

"I…"

"It's no use…I thought you trust me…you did in the past what changed," Antonia said, rolling her eyes in annoyance, Solange exhaled heavily and straightened her back. This wasn't needed. Maybe Antonia could be of help.

"Mother I didn't want to bother you with my problems…I thought"

"In the past, I helped you have my son…do you think I'm not capable of doing that now?" Antonia cut her off and said irritably, Solange shook her head in denial. Antonia walked closer and placed her hand on Solange's shoulder.

"You don't have to be hesitant Sol, I take you as my daughter not just my son's wife…if there's a thorn pricking you then don't hesitate to ask me for help to get rid of it," Antonia said, making her statement known.

"Since you were little…I knew you loved my son…no woman can make him happy other than you, your father and I made sure all the thorns getting in the way were destroyed," Antonia added, with each word her tone darkened. Solange knew what Antonia meant.

"If we could kill Olivia Altamirano so you can have my son…whos Livia…she's a nobody…rest assured she'll pay…just don't act harshly…we'll take our time, "Antonia remarked with a smirk and Solange looked up instantly, Solange would pretend she didn't know what Antonia just said but she did.

"Mother, I feel…I feel like that Livia is just like Olivia…why won't they let him be mine…I want her out of the way…Luciano is only mine," Solange was in tears as she gripped Antonia's hands. She hated the fact that Luciano never loved her. Even when Olivia Altamirano died, he still yearned for her and now Livia was his latest obsession.

"I have someone who hates Livia as much as we do…don't worry…very soon…happiness will be restored as before," Antonia said shrewdly, her lips curled upwards into a mocking smile. Sage took her word for it, her mother-in-law was capable. She was elegant and everything.. thinking up to here, Solange felt a little light.

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When Olivia was told about the secret location of the mafia, she never expected it to be deep in the forest. To anyone, it was just a large estate with normal workers and people. Unfortunately underground was the real thing. She was surprised that the only way to get to the estate was by helicopter or any other flying machine.

"Everything around the estate belongs to Pedro…the entire forest surrounding the estate belongs to the mafia…" Zane said when they entered the main building. She was stunned to see armed men. Scary men with tattoos like Gabby. Well built, some had scars. It was frightening that she didn't look at them much.

"Don't tell her much…she's here for the trial not on tour," Jordan said. According to Zane's introduction of the man. He was part of the mafia, he was a powerful fighter, could handle guns like a pro, and was in charge of the area. He was ruthless when he shot that pilot immediately after they landed.

"We don't trust people…once you know about this place… you know us…that's why he had to kill him," Zane had told her when she grew afraid. The pilot didn't do anything yet he was shot to death.

"Hey, baby…damn that a**," Jordan said once they entered a large hall. Olivia grabbed her duffel bag close and scanned the place. She spotted women and men around. The women were only in lingerie. Some were making out at a corner and some were seated on the couches.

"Hello, pretty boy.. who's the chick," one of the women came to Jordan and both started kissing. Olivia felt embarrassed seeing how Jordan grabbed the woman's buttocks and both started kissing as if no one was around.

"Damn girl, my room you look spicy tonight," Jordan said and set the woman down. Olivia stood to the sides when the woman eyed her while biting her lower lip seductively.

"So…come this way… I'm sure in a week you'll get used to the lunatics around here," Zane said, sounding sarcastic and dragging her to the other side. Jordan didn't follow this time. Glancing back, Olivia saw him talking to two men and a woman. This woman was decently dressed in a black leather jumpsuit and black boots.

"So this is insane," Olivia said once they entered the elevator. She was stunned to see such people.

"Well, what can I say… welcome to the mafia.. where everything is normal…hehe I'm sure you'll love it here," Zane said with a chuckle and the elevator started going down. Olivia bit her bottom lip not sure if she would get used to seeing a man and a woman having sex in front of others.

"You must be thinking.. this place is like a sinner's vault right?" after some time Zane said turning to look at her. Olivia nodded.

"Yup, does your boss do that as well?" she asked, feeling concerned. Pedro was their boss. If he allowed such behavior then he must do that as well.

"The boss… hehehe," Zane laughed without saying anything. Olivia got the bigger picture.

"The boss has all the women at his disposal… typical mafias," Olivia said, rolling her eyes in annoyance. Zane chuckled just as the elevator came to a halt and the doors opened.

"Welcome to our den…so this is just the surface…since you came for the trials you stay underground until you pass. That's when you get to live a luxurious life above," Zane said as they walked down the emptying dimly lit passageway. The walls were made of steel.

"Freshen up, soon you'll meet the team," Zane said once he opened one of the steel doors and revealed a small room with a single bed, a small table, and a chair. Olivia was hesitant to get in. There was no window to give light other than the light bulb on the ceiling giving dim lighting.

"Will Pedro come?"Olivia asked, turning to Zane. The man stared at her with amusement in his eyes.

"Do you miss him already?" he asked, grinning at her. Olivia was helpless, Zane was a weird man. She wondered why she liked talking to him "don't worry the boss is around.. he just landed as well… get ready and I'll send someone to get you," Zane said more seriously and Olivia nodded. Soon Zane left and Olivia tossed the bag on the bed.