Chapter 12 - The Boss’s Mercy
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The master suite was suffocatingly tense. The security guards held Sloan tightly, waiting for their boss to give the order. Valentina sobbed dramatically on the floor, waiting for her victory.
Fallon slowly reached out and took the diamond bracelet from the guard. He examined the glittering stones in the sunlight, then looked down at his crying daughter.
“Valentina,” Fallon said, his voice dangerously calm. “Get up.”
Valentina stopped crying immediately. She stood up, brushing off her skirt, looking slightly confused by his cold tone. “Daddy, I want her gone today.”
“You’re lying,” Fallon said flatly.
The room gasped. Valentina’s jaw dropped. “What? Daddy, no! I—”
“I bought this bracelet in Paris for your mother, not you,” Fallon interrupted, stepping closer to his daughter until she backed away in fear. “And it has been locked in my private safe for three years. I gave it to you this morning to wear for the gala tonight. Sloan couldn't have stolen it from your jewelry box because it was never in your jewelry box.”
Valentina turned pale, her eyes darting nervously around the room. “I… I made a mistake, I meant she took it from—”
“Enough,” Fallon barked, his voice echoing off the walls. “Get out of my sight, Valentina. Before I lose my temper.”
Valentina shot one last venomous glare at Sloan before turning and running out of the room.
Fallon sighed heavily, rubbing the bridge of his nose. He waved his hand, and the security guards immediately released Sloan and left the room, closing the door behind them.
Sloan stood rubbing her bruised arms, completely shocked. The mafia boss had just defended her.
“My daughter is a cruel, spoiled brat,” Fallon said quietly, putting the bracelet into his pocket. “She needs to be taught a lesson in consequences. And I need someone I can actually keep an eye on.”
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He looked at Sloan, his dark eyes calculating.
“You aren't a maid anymore, Sloan,” Fallon declared. “As of today, you are my personal assistant. You will work directly for me, in my study. Let’s see how well you handle real pressure.”
