The Devil Who Bought Me
Natalie Grimaldi has always been a fighter. Rebellious, sharp-tongued, and unwilling to break under pressure, she’s spent most of her life enduring the cruelty of her uncle, Gideon Grimaldi , a greedy man who raised her only to use her as a pawn.
When Gideon announces that she’s to marry Viktor Roman, a Russian billionaire twice her age, in exchange for a debt settlement, Natalie is furious, broken and frustrated. On the day of the wedding something unexpected happens she is claimed in a contract marriage by California's most feared Italian Mafia family, LORENZO DE LUCA.
She finds herself being sold twice!!
Lorenzo doesn't know her name, doesn't care about her except his own gains(the real reason he bought her) but something in her fire, her refusal to bow, stirred something long buried in him. He buys her for something much more deeper —nothing more. But Natalie refuses to break. Even as he claims her body, her life, she hides her heart, planning escape, revenge, and freedom.
But the longer she remains under Lorenzo's roof, the more she begins to see cracks in his stone facade: his silence, his shadows, his haunting grief and most of all HIS SECRET. The real reason he bought her. And against every wall she’s built, Natalie begins to feel the tug of something she vowed never to give him—sympathy. Maybe even more.
As Natalie secretly builds her own power, forging connections and learning the dark truths behind Lorenzo's empire, she must face the hardest question of all:
Can she destroy the man who bought her, if he’s the first one who ever saw her?
Or will she fall for the devil who was never meant to love?
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Chapter: Chapter Five : Buried Secrets“You heard me. Kill her. Or don’t. Either way, I’m not paying you a cent.”The line went dead.Gideon stared at the phone, stunned. Natalie’s eyes widened. Her heart cracked in her chest.He wouldn’t save her. She would die. He didn’t care. He didn't have to, she wasn't important anyways.She had never been. ---ElsewhereBack in the car, Lorenzo stared at the screen with cold calculation. He turned to his driver. “Do we have eyes on the location?”“Yes, boss.”“Tell the men to wait. Let them sweat.”Lorenzo leaned back, a dark smile playing on his lips.“Let's see how this thing goes...”---The warehouse reeked of gasoline and sweat.Natalie’s wrists burned from the tight rope digging into her skin. Her lips were cracked, her body aching from being dragged, shoved, and left in the cold for hours. Gideon hadn’t even looked her in the eye when he ordered his men to tie her up. He was too busy barking orders into his phone trying desperately to reach Lorenzo who it seemed had given up
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-12
Chapter: Chapter Four : The Escape Her heart skipped a beat as his handsome face loomed closer. He might kiss her again like he did at the altar. she panicked and searched for an excuse. “I’m your prisoner.” That defense was weak. She sounded weak. Not what we should be doing Natalie. He took a step closer. “I married You. ” “I was kidnapped from my wedding.” Obviously. " The wedding you wanted? Or the one you were forced into? You’re safer here.” “That’s not the same as willing.” He looked at her, something unreadable passing through his eyes. Then he sat on the edge of the bed. “So you’re going to make this difficult?” “I’m going to make this honest.” He studied her face. "I wouldn't force you, but we'd have to consummate this marriage sooner than you think. Or else something's going to happen. I saved you whether you think so or not" A smile. That smile again. The one that gave her awkward butterflies in her stomach. It would be easier to hate this man if he wasn't so Devilishly handsome .
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-06
Chapter: Chapter Three : A world of his own “Leila,” Lorenzo greeted her flatly. “You are back early" .He paused and pulled Natalie closer. "meet my new wife, " a mischievous smile " Natalie Grimaldi Now officially De Luca". Natalie cringed searching his face. There was no way he wouldn't know. Or was he pretending? Leila’s eyes swept over her, the way a snake studies a trapped mouse. Her lips curled into something between a smile and a sneer. " she's your wife? " A scoff " Now you are joking right?" Lorenzo cocked a brow. "it's not a prank. She's my wife now, conquered in what was quite a conquest" He grinned. Natalie couldn't believe her ears. She had to be dreaming right? First was a hostile takeover marriage, and now a reincarnation of her past monsters, all in one day. Her life couldn't get any worse. “she's not going to be a part of this family!" Leila snapped. Eyes red. "you can't just go out and bring some bitch in here!" Natalie's ears rang. Lorenzo's hand on her arm tightened and his eyes narrowe
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-06
Chapter: Chapter Two : The devil's wife Natalie looked around for the source of the voice. Her eyes found a pair of intense sea green eyes.With long black hair and a rolled up shirt. At the corner of the altar, her uncle stood eyes bulging in surprise, sweat broke out on his forehead. He dabbed at it furiously. Viktor's eyes narrowed. Natalie tried to place this face. Was this some admirer of hers who wanted to play hero? The pair of eyes walked towards the altar , his gaze never leaving Natalie. He gave her a once over, his eyes resting briefly on her lips. Natalie bit it unconsciously. "Lorenzo..."Viktor said by way of acknowledgement."what brings you here?" So this was from His side? Oh boy! The young man smiled, a handsome devilish smile that did something nasty to her insides. She froze. Why would she be feeling this way? "I wanted to wait till after, I'm not one for parties you know....But..." his gaze lingered on her again " your pretty wife here made the party so lively and got my attention".
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-06
Chapter: Chapter one : Her wedding DayNatalie stared at her reflection in the mirror and barely recognized the girl looking back. Her hair was curled and pinned like a porcelain doll’s. Her makeup, subtle and expensive, masked the growing storm in her eyes. The gown—a soft champagne gold with crystal embroidery—clung to her body like a silk cage. Expensive. Delicate. Uncomfortable. Just like the day ahead. “You look beautiful, Miss,” the maid said gently, finishing the clasp at the back.She gave a tight smile as she looked at her white satin dress. It was her day. Her wedding day. Bile rose at the back of her throat as she thought of it. Her uncle had only told her about it last night. She had had no time to prepare. To plan. To escape. Not like she had gotten that much chance either. Her uncle had locked her up immediately he told her, knowing full well that she would plan to escape. Natalie's smile didn't reach her eyes as she made her way to the entrance where the car that would take her to the venue was wa
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-04
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