The Tycoon’s Temptress - Red Flower’s Chase
Valentina accepts billionaire Raffaele Ricchezza’s marriage proposal to secure his inheritance, hiding her intent to ruin his empire, which she blames for her father’s death. Their cold arrangement sparks tension and unexpected attraction as they navigate power plays and hidden agendas. When Valentina uncovers the red flower—a Sumerian relic with stone-melting powers tied to Gilgamesh’s bloodline—she’s thrust into a global chase against enemies seeking to weaponize it. As ancient secrets unravel, love and trust become her greatest challenges.
The story opens with Raffaele’s calculated offer, which Valentina accepts to infiltrate his world. Moving into his estate, she sabotages subtly while investigating the red flower and orichalcum, a mythical metal linked to Atlantis. Raffaele, intrigued by her strength, begins to thaw, but their clashes intensify as Valentina uncovers his interest in orichalcum’s commercial potential. Danger escalates when Tariq, a cunning double agent, raids Gilgamesh’s tomb, stealing artifacts and aligning with U.S. military forces eager to exploit the flower’s power. Valentina’s friend Maria faces threats from her abusive ex, Tullio, complicating her mission.
From Baghdad to Machu Picchu, Valentina and Raffaele pursue clues across the globe. DNA tests reveal Valentina’s descent from Gilgamesh, granting her immunity to the flower’s curse. As Tariq and Camilla, Valentina’s treacherous stepmother, close in, betrayals deepen. A passionate night shifts their dynamic,but trust falters when Raffaele learns of Valentina’s initial deception. In a climactic underwater battle at Atlantis’s ruins, Valentina chooses to protect the orichalcum technology. Justice prevails as Camilla and Tariq are arrested, and Valentina’s pregnancy heralds hope. She restores Baghdad’s museum, honoring her father. With Raffaele, their twins embody a legacy of love and a green future.
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Chapter: Chapter 69 - Thawing Tensions Raffaele’s POV The wind roared, and foam sprayed like froth over the raging sea. Saltwater burned in my lungs and stung my eyes. The small cliff we had managed to climb overlooked the turbulent Atlantic Ocean in uproar. I held Valentina in my arms; she was shaking, the cold seeping deep into her bones. Then, finally, I heard the familiar sound of Enzo’s helicopter hovering above the stormy waves. As the helicopter closed in and lowered, Kareem popped his head out. “Raffaele, grab my hand!” Kareem shouted through the wind. “No, take Valentina first!” I said, gripping her thighs firmly and heaving her upward. She was weak and slippery. “Raffaele, I can’t hold!” she screamed as she fell back. Kareem reached for her, but their hands slipped apart, and she fell back onto the rocks with a thud. I couldn’t catch her. We both stumbled backward. Then Kareem grabbed me with an iron grip around my arm and dragged me into the helicopter. “No, Valentina!” I screamed. “
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-22
Chapter: Chapter 68 - Shattered Flight Valentina’s POV The seaplane rocked gently on the water before take off, its sleek frame glistening under the gray sky. I sat beside Raffaele in the cramped cockpit, my soaked bikini clinging uncomfortably to my skin. Cold and miserable, I struggled to steady my ragged breath, eyes flicking to him as he gripped the controls with practiced ease. Despite the exhaustion shadowing his face, his gaze remained sharp and focused. Then the seaplane groaned under the strain as it skimmed above the turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The ocean fumes misting the windows with a fine veil of moisture. We sat like that in silence for over an hour Inside that cramped cockpit, Raffaele’s hands gripped the controls, knuckles still white with tension. The cold ate me up, but the adrenaline kept me rigid, eyes darting to every flicker of warning on the console. “We’re losing hydraulic pressure,” Raffaele said with a tight voice. “The controls are sluggish. This isn’t normal.” I swall
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-21
Chapter: Chapter 67 - underwater escape Valentina’s POV I sat in Raffaele’s lap, my cheeks pressing against him. I could feel his heat beneath me. I had to keep him here—drag him away from all the poisonous family drama swirling around us. That snake Fiametta was exactly as Raffaele had described: dramatic, unhinged, and obsessively possessive over Enzo. And his father? A tragic, washed-up playboy drowning in his own failures. And Domenico—God, don’t even get me started. His dark comment rattled me to the bone. He hated her guts, truly. If I were her, I’d be careful what I drank around him. So, I sat there, looking innocent in his lap, trying to distract him. The Assyrian goatskin lay nearby waiting to be used. “Raffaele, look at me.” He was so deep in thought it was hard to get his attention for once. “Valentina, look… this is not a good time for play… I’m thinking.” “I can see that,” I said, and kissed his neck. “Think of something else… think of me.” I trailed down to his chest. “See… all bette
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-19
Chapter: Chapter 66 - Predator’s Game Tariq Al-Mansour’s POV Someone’s voice hissed through the line, sharp and urgent. “The situation has changed. She’s not behaving as I expected.” A cold pause, then a bitter laugh escaped my lips. “What, you’re a little slow? Didn’t you know? I thought you paid closer attention?” A slight annoyed pause. “No. And if you knew the circumstances had changed, why didn’t you tell me?” I scoffed. “I don’t have to tell you anything. I have my own reasons for hunting her. Why? You don’t think I’ve tried? She’s a slippery bitch—that cunt.” “You must change your plan, Tariq. If you don’t, I lose everything.” The person’s tone dropped low and dangerous. “She’s a threat I can’t ignore. Make her think she’s winning… but make her suffer first. Break her spirit slowly—then finish the job.” There was a pause, as if weighing every word carefully. “No mistakes. No mercy. If this goes sideways, it’s on you.” The voice hardened into a ruthless whisper. “Do what’s necessary.” I l
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-18
Chapter: Chapter 65 - Toxic Fire Raffaele’s POV Valentina held the gun steadily, aiming it toward the door and loading it with practiced ease. Then, without warning, Fiametta burst in—fiery red hair wild, thick cakey makeup, teetering on high heels as she dragged her suitcase behind her. “Enzo! Where are the concierges? You have to help me!” she pouted dramatically, stumbling into the room. Enzo was busy trying to assist her while a breathless Domenico entered alongside a stern-faced Giuliana, who had her arms protectively around Rosalia, my mother. No one noticed the gun—until Fiametta’s sharp voice cut through the chaos. “Oh my God, Raffaele, are you really sleeping with that slut? Paolo’s daughter, you know—the infamous archaeologist who got shot!” She smirked, eyes flicking to the gun. Valentina lowered the weapon awkwardly, fury boiling just beneath the surface, her knuckles white from gripping it so tight. “No, I wasn’t expecting uninvited company,” she said coolly, “and I don’t appreciate gue
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-17
Chapter: Chapter 64 - The Sweetheart’s Grip Valentina’s POV We were halfway through dinner when Raffaele’s phone buzzed quietly. He slipped on his earphones, his face tightening just slightly. I watched him, sensing the mood shift before he even spoke. “Sir, I’ve got a new lead,” Matteo said urgently. “Valentina’s father, Paolo Bianchi—his death does have ties to Ricchezza Oils. It’s a mess, and I’m still piecing it together, but be careful, Raffaele. Whatever happened… it was an insider job. I’m guessing Domenico, like you said. Who else would have the motive?” I saw Raffaele’s eyes darken. “That’s all for now, Matteo. Keep me posted. Dig deeper—find out everything you can.” I couldn’t hear what Matteo was saying, but judging by the look on Raffaele’s face, it was something important—and unpleasant. I asked innocently, “What was that all about?” “Internal affairs. Nothing for you to worry about,” he replied with his tone clipped and firm with no room for further arguments. I shifted uneasily in my seat, unused to bei
Huling Na-update: 2025-06-16
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