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 18 - The Double AgentTariq Al-Mansour POVThe Shatt al-Arab is my lifeline—a wide river born where the Tigris and Euphrates meet, cutting through Basra all the way to the Gulf. The city’s chaos works in my favor—oil, trade, ships coming and going at all hours. Perfect cover. I built my empire here for a reason. My vessels glide through the current, carrying artifacts, cash, and smuggled goods right under everyone’s noses. No one watches too closely when the whole city runs on dirty secrets.I pace the porch of my villa in Basra, a fortress of modern elegance, its black-and-white facade rising like a shadow against the Shatt al-Arab skyline. A perfectly trimmed garden lines the entrance below, hiding the biometric gates, while the faint scent of saffron incense wafts from hidden vents inside. My invisible security—disguised guards posing as staff, drones masquerading as birds—ensures my control, and a secret dock beneath the villa offers a swift escape to the Gulf if things happen to get unpleasant.
Last Updated: 2025-05-07
Chapter: Chapter 17 - Velvet ChainsInside the dimly lit vehicle, Maria lay unconscious, tended to by one of Raffaele’s medics.“I’m sorry,” I muttered, my eyes flicking between her pale face and Raffaele’s unreadable expression.“You should be glad Kareem and Nabil weren’t dead—or worse,” he replied coolly.My jaw clenched. The adrenaline was still thick in my blood, my nerves frayed to the edge. “You did all this to keep me alive. To control me.” My voice was tight, nearly trembling.He didn’t flinch. His eyes stayed locked on mine—calm, intense, inescapable.“You’re damn right I did,” he said, unapologetic. “I did it because you’re valuable.”Valuable how? What exactly did he mean? He didn’t say—but I felt the unspoken words hanging heavy between us.“You can’t deny it anymore,” he added. “You’re part of this game—whether you like it or not.”His words dropped like stones.Later, as the car rolled into the parking lot of Ishtar hotel, he spoke again.Why are we going here and not to the beach house? I thought, feelin
Last Updated: 2025-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 16 - Bargain With The Devil For a moment, no one breathed.The warehouse hung in frozen silence, broken only by the faint hum of engines idling outside. Six crimson dots hovered like death marks over the informant’s chest. He didn’t move. No one did.Then—A sharp pop.A single silenced shot cracked through the darkness.The informant let out a strange groining sound and dropped to one knee, clutching his left shoulder. Blood bloomed through his jacket like dark ink and panic erupted.“Down! Get down!” One of the workers shouted, but it was too late.The next wave came fast—ghosts in black, rappelling down from the rafters with thick ropes like shadows peeling off the walls. One of the gunmen near the crates raised his weapon, but a flash of red light seared across the room—stun ammunition. He dropped to the floor like a rag doll.I squinted through the chaos, my heart hammering in my ears. Somewhere in the confusion, I heard Maria whimper beside me. She had finally woken up! Thank God!“Valentina,” she croa
Last Updated: 2025-05-06
Chapter: Chapter 15 - The InformantKareem turned first, reaching for his weapon, but a steel pipe came down hard against his back. He cried out, collapsing under a second blow to the knee. Nabil tried to draw his gun too, but two men tackled him from behind, slamming him against the wall and knocking the wind out of him. Maria screamed as a gloved hand struck her hard across the temple—she crumpled beside me, and I barely caught her arm before she hit the concrete.My pulse was racing. The air around us seemed to thicken with danger, the world narrowing making my vision blur.I stood frozen, just for a second, and that was enough.The informant had a twisted smirk plastered on his face, took a slow step back as if savoring the moment.I looked down at Maria then back at Nabil and Kareem. They were all down, groaning in pain. The attackers were still closing in on us.”Tsk tsk tsk Valentina” the man said with a low voice mocking me. Then my watch buzzed against my wrist—ever so subtle against my skin, but it yanked m
Last Updated: 2025-05-05
Chapter: Chapter 14 - Resources and Resentment I woke up as the first rays of sun kissed my face, just beyond the windows where the Al-Faw Peninsula met the shimmering waters of the Persian Gulf. II looked beside me. The sheets were tangled—cold, and empty. I cursed under my breath. Damn it, why did I have to miss his presence? It felt so good to have someone to cuddle while I slept. It made me feel safe. I cursed my own body for not understanding the difference—sleeping with the enemy, not lusting after him. As the saying goes, keep your friends close, but your enemies closer. Then I saw it. I couldn’t help but smile. What were we, high school sweethearts? Like little kids? But I took it anyway—a letter on the bed with a pop-up heart. “I have a business meeting. See you soon. I know you’ll miss me when you see this, but I promise it won’t take long. Yours, Raffaele.” I put the letter back and scoffed. He thinks simple 101 love tricks will work on me? Think again. I splashed my face with cold water, t
Last Updated: 2025-05-04
Chapter: Chapter 13 - The Hologram WatchValentina’s POVDawn crept through the gauzy curtains of the Ricchezza beach house, painting the room in hues of amber and rose. I lay still, the weight of Raffaele’s arm anchoring me to the bed, his steady breath warm against my neck. The sheets smelled of him—sandalwood, saltwater. My body ached to stay, to sink into the heat of him, but my mind screamed to run. I had to move, to breathe and reclaim some form of control.I eased toward the edge of the bed, careful not to wake the predator beside me. My bare feet brushed the cool marble floor, and I was almost free when his hand shot out, snatching my waist with a grip that was both possessive and firm. He pulled me back, my body colliding with his chest, the air between us sparking with tension.“Thought a lot about what you said yesterday,” Raffaele murmured, his lips grazing my collarbone. A shiver of electricity raced down my spine, traitorously warm.I froze, my breath catching. “What do you mean?” I feigned innocence, but
Last Updated: 2025-05-02
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