CHAPTER 10
ISLA'S POV
This whole thing has to be a dream because there is no way in reality this would happen. Is Leonardo asking me to marry him?
You got to be fucking kidding me! Fate had to be fucking with me right now!
Do I find this whole situation ridiculous? Yes of course!
Am I going to accept the offer? Hell yeah!
Why? Why not? This is fifty million dollars and my dream fashion company!
I have no idea how he found out every single detail about me and I care less but I have been dreaming of opening my own fashion company and of course I can't because I'm not financially stable.
Trust me, I hate him with my whole heart and I will gladly sing that to him every fucking day but is he giving me this offer to be his wife for this huge price? Baby, be my fucking guest!
No one in the position I'm in will reject that type of offer, it is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I would be damned to let it slip away from my hands. I had no relationship, and neither do I have the time to waste on men so why not become his wife for a short period?
I swallowed hard as I let out a deep sigh.
"Until when? How long do I have to be your wife?" I asked and he chuckled lightly.
I know he would be so pleased that I had jumped to his offer without thinking twice but he had said earlier. We both need each other, as much I hate to admit the fact he was right. I need money badly and he needs a wife in the next three days, so why not?
But the next word he said made me rethink if I was willing to accept his offer.
"Till I become the leader of the De Luca empire" he had answered and I just could not believe my ears.
The leader of the De Luca empire? The biggest mafia family empire was not just a rumor? He was the ruthless and cold-blood mafia? No way in hell am I going to get involved with a mafia.
"You are a mafia? The son of Don Vito De Luca?" I half yelled completely aghast and he frowned.
"Keep your voice in check Isla, not everyone knows about that?" he said, speaking through his teeth with force restraint. And I swallowed hard.
"Is the rumor true?" I asked, my voice lowered this time and he scoffed.
"What rumor?' he asked. Bored of whatever it was I wanted to say.
"You are a mafia?" I asked and he shook his head in affirmation.
"Yes it's true, but I'm not sure there is a rumor about that," he answered and picked a brown file from one of his drawers and placed it on the table.
"Now let's not waste much time. Sign the papers" he answered and I scoffed.
Does he think money would make me become his wife? This guy is ruthless and it is a miracle I'm still breathing after the stunt I played yesterday. I had no idea who he is until now and I'm not going to risk my life and get into a deal with the devil himself.
"No, there is no way I will sign that paper knowing fully well who you are. I like the fact that I would earn a whole lot from this but I just can't risk my life" I stated and he frowned.
"Do you think your life would be at risk because of me?" he asked and I nodded.
"Yes, you are a mafia and have a lot of enemies too and ….." I tried to explain but he cut me off immediately.
"I will protect you, and besides no one would dare lay a finger on what is mine" he responded, his gaze fixed on mine, his voice firm and cold, sending shivers down my spine.
I had my doubts but the moment he opened his mouth and promised to protect me it all cleared. He was right about no one daring to hurt me. But what did he just say about me becoming his? Am I some kind of property?
"Now sign the goddamn contract" he answered and I let out a sigh. I walked towards him and picked up the paper and a pen. I made sure I read every single clause in the contract before putting my signature.
I guess you can say I'm officially Leonardo's wife. The one man I hate so much is my contracted husband.
"It's just for a short while, I will be over with it" I remained myself trying to fill the void I felt in my heart. I have no idea what it is going to be like being his wife but one thing is for sure and that is the fact that I'm doing this for money.
"Good! Now let go" he answered and I frowned.
"What? Don't tell me you are going to sell my organs?" I asked and he tilted his head in confusion.
I have no idea why I said so, I guess I was scared and the words rolled out of my mouth without me knowing.
"Is that supposed to be a joke?" he asked and I scoffed.
"You are not supposed to hear that," I thought.
"Yes, you are so boring" I answered, he gave me a cold glance that clearly stated that we were still enemies.
"Rule number one, never try to get close to me. Let's maintain the hatred we both have for each other" he answered and I scoffed.
"That bastard," I muttered as I hissed.
Does he think I want to have anything to do with him? I hate him as much as he hates me! What an annoying arrogant jerk!
"Where are we going?" I requested my voice cold and my expression stern.
"The court district, to register our marriage" he replied and before I could process what he just said he had walked out of the door.
Is he serious right now?