Veil Of Deception
Chapter 1
I can't say I'm happy that my Isabella is getting married
The world is such a cruel place, and I don't have faith in anyone to care for her properly
Regardless of whether people accept her or not because of her condition, I need to be by her side
I know it may seem overprotective, but I won't let her face the harsh realities of life alone
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Focus, focus hazel! *slaps herself*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
I need to figure out how to stay close to bella
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*pulled out her laptop and started her research on the royals of Italy*
Isabella, my best friend, is set to marry the CEO of Rossi Enterprises, eldest son of Rossi family - Emanuele Rossi
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
So, Emanuele Rossi is like, Italy's hottest bachelor. Girls go crazy for him!
Anyway, enough about that. I'm curious to see how I can get in his family
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
I need to find a way to stay in her life
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
They can't all be tough cookies, right? There must be someone who's a softie.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
ugghhhh
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Let's look into their family tree
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*searching the Rossi family tree*
wow, what a treat! Three super-hot brothers - it's like a buffet in here!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Let's find the easiest target, easy to fool
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Hmm… *looks at a name* Raffaele Rossi—tall, handsome, chocolate boy vibes, AND muscular. YES.
Works for me if he’s dumb enough to commit💅
Target 1: Raffaele Rossi (The Youngest son)
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*stalking his insta profile*
Oh my freaking god !!!!!!
he’s hot. Like, seriously handsome. But do I care? Nope. My main goal is to get into that house, and I don’t care who the scapegoat is.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Scrolling through his profile*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*frustrated* Damn it, this guy’s a FULL-TIME playboy. Zero commitment, tantrum king vibes.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Ugh, what a waste of my precious stalking time *closes profile* He’s definitely not marrying anytime soon, and I NEED a wedding ASAP. NEXT.
Target 2: Aaron Rossi (The middle son)
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
God, please! This one better be decent, or I swear I’ll have to go full lesbian and charm their sister. *literally begging*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
But… uh…*slap her forehead* does their sister even like girls? No guarantee. So yeah, please god, SAVE ME.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Searches his name*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
.......
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*eyes widen*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
HOLY—this guy is stunning! Like, lean body, great biceps, tall, and that face? This is 100% my type
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
He has over 60 million followers but only 2 posts (─.─||）
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*drooling*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
A cat lover (• ▽ •;)
Why does this guy match me so much?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Wait. WAIT. What if he’s another playboy like his brother? Ugh... Let’s dig deeper and find out...
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Stalking mode ON*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Okay, let’s check Aaron's following list. *clicks* Bruh, FOUR people? That’s it? Amazing. Let’s see…
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
So there’s Emanuele Rossi (my brother in law, duh), Raffaele Rossi (playboy alert), Sienna Rossi (their sister), Silas Moretti (meh, whatever)
¯\_( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)_/¯
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
ಥ‿ಥ this guy is so perfect
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Mature, settled, commitment material. If I want an early marriage, this is my guy
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*starts digging into his work*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Okay, he’s the CEO of a law firm? Impressive, but … how do I even get close to him....
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
he won't even be willing to give me a cleaner's job (╥﹏╥)
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Like, I’m not even a law student, bro! What am I even doing here? 🤦♀️
Chapter 2
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*thinking*
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
*her voice echoes* Hazel
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*slams laptop shut* OMG, it’s 6 a.m. What did I even do all night? Overthinking, stalking, and planning. No sleep, no peace.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*hides under the sheet*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(If Mom finds out I was up all night, I’m dead. *prays god* please save me)
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
Hazel, get up!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*tightens the sheet around her* (Nope. Not today)
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
Stop pretending and open your eyes. Also, your laptop isn’t even closed properly!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*busted* Fine. *gets up, pouting*
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
You look like the boss of monkeys. What’s with your face?
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
And don’t think I don’t know you’ve been spoiling Isabella too!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Internal scream* (Is this woman for real? Blaming me for Isabella’s habits?!)
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*mumbles* There is a different punishment in the scriptures for such a mother.
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
*throws a slipper*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*dodges a flying slipper*
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
*accidentally hits him*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Oops... *chuckle*
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
*winces dramatically*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Did it hurt too much, Dad?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(Oh great, I’m officially a witch now.)
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
*stares at them for a sec before shaking his head and walking away*
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
I don’t even know which zoo I’ve landed in
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(OMG, did he just call us animals?)
Mom starts following Dad, still grumbling about something.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*sigh of relief* Thank god, I’m saved. Time to get back to my plan.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(I can still hear them bickering in the background)
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
Wait, wait, wait! what did you say? This is a zoo? *raises her eyebrow*
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
No, no! How can this be a zoo? Zoos have disciplined animals. This is a madhouse for illiterates *says nervously*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*bursts out laughing* He’s not wrong, though. This place is pure chaos
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*dials Noah*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*picks up after a few rings*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
Oh, Miss Hazel! You finally remembered me? *grin*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*eyeroll* No (This idiot really thinks I miss him?)
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Let’s not waste time. I need some fake law college certificates, results, and a CV. Where can I get them? *serious*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
You’re kidding, right? *laughs*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Nope. And for your information, I have a block option too. Don’t waste my time. *dead serious*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*clears throat, suddenly serious* Okay, fine. But why do you even need all that?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
I need a job in Rossi Law Firm. Don’t start lecturing me on how I should approach my field. I want this job, and I want it NOW.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Just tell me the easiest way to make it happen
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*after a pause* Okay, let’s say you get everything sorted.
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
There’s still this thing called knowledge. You’ll need that too, or they’ll kick you out in an hour if you can’t handle cases.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*sighs* Fair point. But still, help me out.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
I need this job. Just tell me what I need to learn. No fluff, please. *desperately*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
Well, for starters, you’ll need at least six months to get familiar with the basics and—
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*cuts him off* Nope. I don’t have six months. Tell me an easier way.
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*sighs* Alright, there’s this friend of mine, Hazel Marino. She was brilliant in law school but switched to gaming and is doing her thing now
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
If we use her documents—change the surname, edit the photo—it could work.
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
But will she agree?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
We’re doing it. Let’s go talk to her. I’ll beg if I have to. She’ll understand. *determined*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
But seriously, why are you so desperate for this job? *curious*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
P..pe..personal reasons *says nervously*
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*suspicious* You know you’re risking everything, right?
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
You could actually get jailed for this *concerned*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
I don’t care. We’re meeting her today. No time to waste.
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*sighs in defeat* Fine. I’ll text you once I’ve spoken to her
Chapter 3
Noah Fiore (FL bff)
*sighs in defeat* Fine. I'll text you once I've spoken to her
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Finally feeling relieved* Alright, thanks
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*hangs up*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*could still hear her Mom and Dad’s bickering in the background*
Ignoring them, she headed to the bathroom to get ready for the day
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(Why’s the house so quiet all of a sudden? Did they stop fighting? Wow, a miracle!)
After brushing her teeth, she walked into the dining room. Her eyes lit up. The table was filled with delicious food.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Woah, Mom! What’s the occasion? Thank you for this amazing meal! *beaming*
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
*smiling* Hazel, why hasn’t Isabella been visiting us lately? Everything okay with her? *concerned*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
(here we go again… )
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
We miss her. She's like a daughter to us *smile*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Mom, you know her witch of an aunt
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
Hmm?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
She’s just avoiding upsetting her (half-truth for the win)
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
*sighs* Oh god, please save that poor child from that woman.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*nodding* Yup
Hazel scarfed down the food as quickly as she could
Mason Marlowe (FL dad)
Slow down! no one's gonna take your food away *laughs*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
Dad, There is too much work waiting for me, and I have to wrap up everything today.
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Rushes to her room after having her meal*
She changes her clothes, applies moisturizer and lip balm
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*smiles at the mirror* Let’s go!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*runs out of the room*
Elizabeth Marlowe (FL mom)
Be careful, don’t run!
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
sure mom! *hehe*
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*bumped into a wall* Why am I like this?
Hazel Marlowe (FL)
*Rubs head, mutters curses and goes out*
Meanwhile, at Rossi Law Firm…
Aaron Rossi, in his late twenties, CEO of Rossi Law Firm, Known for being ruthless, Employees tremble when he’s around
Aaron Rossi (ML)
*flips through reports, unimpressed*
One mistake, and you’re out. Fired. Career ruined.
Aaron, single and definitely not interested in a relationship anytime soon.
Aaron Rossi (ML)
Why is Fiorentino's firm getting special treatment? *in cold voice*
Employee 1
*nervously* Uh... Sir, they’re a huge client, and—
Aaron Rossi (ML)
I don’t care. We help in their legal business, not their shady illegal stuff *cold*
Aaron Rossi (ML)
Cancel the deal *sharply gazes at them*
Aaron Rossi (ML)
NOW! *cold*
Everyone in the room freezes, nervous glances all around
A voice came from the doorway
"What’s the rush, Mr Rossi"
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