#165 “Didn’t He Tell You Something?”
As Kyle’s unwavering gaze bore into Alberto, the room fell into a tense silence, broken only by the faint sounds of heavy. Alberto’s confidence crumbled under the weight of Kyle’s resolve.
“Enough,” Alberto spat, his voice strained with frustration as he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. ” Fine, you win.”
Kyle’s expression remained stoic as he lowered his weapon, a silent acknowledgment of his victory as he stepped forward to confront Alberto.
“Bring me Sophia,” Kyle ordered, his voice carrying the weight of authority.
Alberto nodded curtly, motioning for one of his men to carry out the order. With a sense of urgency, the man disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kyle and Alberto alone in the dimly lit warehouse, their silent standoff a testament to the power dynamics at play.
As they waited in the tense silence, the distant echoes of their earlier confrontation still hung in the air, a reminder of the volatile nature of their underworld dealings. Kyle’s gaze remained fixed on Alberto, his steely resolve unwavering as he anticipated Sophia’s arrival.
Moments later, the sound of hurried footsteps approached, heralding the return of Alberto’s man, who now led Sophia into the room. She appeared disheveled but composed, her expression stoic as she took in the scene before her.
“Kyle…” Sophia’s voice remained steady, her tone betraying none of the turmoil brewing beneath the surface as she glanced between him and Alberto.
Kyle’s expression softened imperceptibly at the sight of Sophia, his concern for her well-being evident in the depths of his eyes. Stepping forward, he extended a reassuring hand towards her.
“It’s alright, Sophia,” Kyle said, his voice calm yet authoritative. “You’re safe now.”
Sophia nodded curtly, her trust in Kyle unwavering as she moved to stand by his side.
Alberto watched the exchange with a mixture of resignation and resentment, knowing that his power over Sophia had come to an abrupt end in the face of Kyle’s unwavering determination. Reluctantly, he conceded defeat, acknowledging Kyle’s authority with a begrudging nod.
With Sophia now under Kyle’s protection, the balance of power had shifted, leaving Alberto to ponder his next move in the face of this unexpected turn of events. But for now, the immediate threat had been neutralized, and Sophia remained resolute in her stoic demeanor, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
The night air was cool as Kyle, Evelyn, and Sophia stepped out of the warehouse. Kyle’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as he led them towards his car.
As they reached the car, Kyle’s resolve wavered, his restraint crumbling in the face of Evelyn’s presence. Unable to resist any longer, he pulled her close, his lips crashing against hers in a desperate, passionate kiss. For a fleeting moment, the world seemed to fade away as they lost themselves in each other, the intensity of their connection electrifying the air around them.
Meanwhile, Sophia watched from the sidelines, a knowing smile playing at the corners of her lips. She couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction at witnessing their love for each other.
As they broke apart, Kyle’s gaze met Evelyn’s, his eyes filled with a mixture of longing and regret. He knew he owed her an explanation, a truth he had kept hidden for far too long.
Taking a deep breath, Kyle finally revealed the truth about his identity, his words tumbling out in a rush as he laid bare the secrets of his past. He explained how he was the youngest son of a Mafia family, sent to the United States by his relatives in a bid to distance him from the criminal underworld they inhabited.
Kyle confessed that he had chosen to keep his true identity hidden, fearing the repercussions it would bring to those he cared about. He had avoided contact with his family, unwilling to drag Evelyn into the dangerous web of Mafia affairs that surrounded him.
But now, with his family in need of his help to take over the business and the weight of his responsibilities bearing down on him, Kyle knew he had no choice but to confront his past. It was a decision that tore at his heart, knowing he would have to leave Evelyn behind without so much as a goodbye.
Evelyn listened in stunned silence as Kyle’s revelations washed over her, her mind reeling with the enormity of what he had just disclosed. She felt a tumult of emotions surging within her anger, hurt, but above all, a deep sense of betrayal.
“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper, her eyes betraying the pain she felt.
Kyle’s expression softened, his gaze filled with remorse as he reached out to gently cup Evelyn’s face in his hands. ” I’m sorry,” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion. “I wanted to protect you, to shield you from the dangers of my world. But I realize now that I should have trusted you enough to tell you the truth.”
Evelyn’s heart ached at the sincerity in Kyle’s words, her anger melting away as she saw the pain in his eyes. Despite the hurt she felt, she couldn’t deny the depth of Kyle’s feelings for her, and she knew she couldn’t turn her back on him now.
“I understand,” she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. “But it still hurts that you kept this from me for so long.”
Kyle’s grip tightened around Evelyn’s hand, his eyes filled with regret as he met her gaze. “I know,” he said softly. ” And I promise to make it up to you, to be honest with you from now on.”
“I hope so,” Evelyn said, smiling.
“I told Alexander to give you my farewell,” Kyle admitted, his voice tinged with regret. “But now I understand that I should have explained everything to you myself.”
“What did you say to Alexander?” Sophia interjected, her voice laced with a hint of frustration.
Kyle’s expression darkened as he turned to face Sophia, a flicker of concern crossing his features. “Didn’t he tell you something?” he asked, his confusion evident.
“Not to me,” Evelyn replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
“And he definitely didn’t say anything to me,” Sophia added, her tone sharp with anger.
