Dangerous Secrets: My Mafia Stepbrother

Isabella knew that Jessie might have something to say to her, but it was not convenient for others to be present. She felt that as long as it did not involve personal safety, Phillip and the others could not worry too much. So, she told Phillip, “You all go to a further place, don’t worry, I will be safe.” Phillip could ignore Jessie’s words, but he couldn’t ignore Isabella’s. In the past, Emanuele had instructed him that Isabella’s words were as important as his. However, this time, the boss specifically instructed him to keep a close eye on Isabella and Jessie. If he couldn’t even hear their conversation, how could he be said to be watching them closely?

Seeing Phillip hesitating to leave, Isabella got a little angry. “Phillip, don’t upset me, or else I’ll complain to Emanuele.” Phillip had no choice. Although he wanted to follow Emanuele’s orders, the boss also listened to the boss’s wife. As long as he could ensure the safety of the lady, observing them from a distance and gauging their conversation should be possible.

With this in mind, Phillip said to Isabella, “Madam, don’t be angry, I will leave now.” Saying this, Phillip sat directly at a nearby table with Tony and others, pretending to order food while secretly observing Isabella and Jessie.

Isabella didn’t care if they were watching her. All she wanted was to not have them hear her conversation with Jessie. “By the way, Isabella, in a few days, I will be going to Europe with Emanuele for some time. I know Emanuele must have told you about this, but this time, I want to ask you, do you want to come to Europe for a vacation?”

Jessie’s invitation caught Isabella by surprise, but she shook her head, “No, thank you.” She felt that since Emanuele and Jessie were going there for a mission, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to join them. Although she now found Jessie to be a good person and felt the desire to confide in her, she still didn’t like the idea of seeing her husband getting intimate with another woman. If she went there and saw Emanuele and Jessie acting cozy, Isabella felt she wouldn’t be able to accept it.

Jessie was surprised by Isabella’s refusal and looked at her. “Isabella, what are you worried about? Actually, I know that when I act as a fake couple with Emanuele over there, it might seem a bit ambiguous, but we will maintain our boundaries. Emanuele especially. At most, we will just hold hands, embrace each other, and with you around, you can see it all, so you don’t misunderstand our relationship.”

Hearing Jessie saying they would hold hands and embrace, Isabella found these actions not too over the top. However, for some reason, Isabella felt a bit uneasy hearing about them. She thought it would be better not to know too many details and not to dwell on the scenes of Jessie and Emanuele being close. Perhaps only then she could be more at peace.

“It’s okay, I trust Emanuele. These past few days of getting to know you, I think you’re a good person.” Seeing Isabella’s firm refusal, Jessie frowned. She genuinely didn’t expect Isabella to be so resolute. Wasn’t she worried about her and Emanuele crossing any lines?

Thinking about how much Emanuele valued Isabella, Jessie couldn’t help but feel a bit envious. If only she could have met someone like Emanuele back then. But at that time, she doubted Emanuele would have looked at her. Their ages were similar, and she was even two years older than him. She got married at twenty-five, while Emanuele was still building his career. Their paths didn’t align, but now there was a chance to change things.

After dinner, Isabella took Jessie to a suburban park where Emanuele had taken her when she was feeling low after her miscarriage. Now, revisiting the place, Isabella’s mood was completely different. Previously, she was broken, but now, having lost her ability to conceive, she was calm.

“Wow, I never expected Chicago, such a commercial city, to have such a beautiful park. It’s very pretty, the scenery is great. Walking here, I feel so peaceful. Isabella, thank you for bringing me here, I really like it. In this park, I feel calm and relaxed, thank you.” “Do you want to visit New York? Next time you come to New York, be sure to let me know in advance so I can take good care of you.”

“If there’s a chance, I will come find you.” Isabella smiled softly.

“Isabella, I don’t have many friends. We have quite an age gap, but I’m happy to be friends with you in Chicago.” Jessie smiled warmly.

“By the way, can I add you on social media?” Although they had each other’s phone numbers, they added each other as friends on social media.Exclusive content from NôvelDrama.Org.

That night, Jessie bid farewell to Isabella and Emanuele, not wanting to disturb their dinner. “I’ve taken up most of your day, so tonight, enjoy your time together. I have a flight back to New York tomorrow morning.”

“Okay, next time you come to Chicago, be sure to let me know, I’ll be here to welcome you.”

“Okay.” After parting ways with Isabella, Jessie returned to her hotel room, looking at Isabella’s contact information. Reminiscing about Isabella’s innocence made her reluctant to harm her. Nevertheless, in her world, if she didn’t toughen up, she would only be pushed down by even tougher people. Although Isabella’s innocence made her seem like a small, weak, adorable little cat, she still had to go through with it. She was used to living this way, seizing every advantage she could and climbing up. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have become the feared Queen of New York. However, now she knew the dangers around her, which she might not be able to handle on her own. She needed to team up with others, and Emanuele was her best choice. So, she thought she had to apologize to Isabella.

“You talked to Jessie. Why did you not want Phillip and the others to be beside you?” Emanuele asked Isabella that night when he returned to the apartment. He was a bit angry when he received Phillip’s report. Isabella had promised him that Phillip would be with her, but during dinner, she made Phillip sit far away and didn’t want him to hear her conversation with Jessie, which struck Emanuele as odd.