Betrayed And Sold To The Mafia King
Valeria DeLuca built her empire from nothing, turning an old vineyard into a prestigious wine brand. But her family—greedy, reckless, and selfish—destroyed everything. Her father and brother gambled away her fortune, and when the debtors came knocking, her entire world crumbled.
Then came Dante Moretti, a feared mafia king, offering a twisted deal. At an underground auction, he silenced the room and made his bid.
"Isn’t she up for sale as well?"
$200 million. For her.
Sold like property. Trapped in his world. But Valeria was no helpless victim. If Dante wanted her submission, she would give him seduction instead. If he wanted her loyalty, she would take his power.
But there was something Valeria didn’t know. Dante orchestrated her downfall. He had planned it all—her family’s destruction, the debts, the auction. He had wanted her in his world from the very beginning.
And when she found out, there would be hell to pay.
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Chapter: The Empire That Needed Two(Finale)NicoThe underworld changed faster than anyone expected once Aurelio was gone.Word traveled through the city within days, spreading from one district to another until every remaining piece of his organization understood there was nothing left worth protecting. Some of his men scattered, disappearing into other cities where nobody would recognize their faces or ask questions about who they used to work for. Others made the smarter choice and folded quietly into the alliance Dante and Valeria had built during the war, accepting new leadership rather than risk becoming irrelevant.Captains who had once openly questioned whether they could follow a woman now deferred to Valeria as naturally as they deferred to Dante. That shift did not happen because they feared the name people had given her during the worst weeks of the conflict. It happened because they had watched everything she sacrificed to keep the empire standing when Dante was gone. Fear could force obedience for a while, but it n
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Chapter: End of His WarValeria and DanteThe room became completely silent after Valeria stepped into Maria's study. For several seconds, no one moved. Dante remained standing where he was, his attention fixed on Valeria. Aurelio stood across from them, watching the two people who had become the greatest threat to everything he had spent years trying to reclaim.There was no fear on Valeria's face. There was no hesitation in Dante's expression. And somehow, that seemed to anger Aurelio more than any weapon pointed at him could have. For the first time, he looked at the two of them and seemed to understand that everything he had done had not created the separation he wanted. He had wanted Dante isolated. He had wanted Valeria broken. He had wanted them both desperate enough to make choices that benefited him. Instead, every attempt to destroy what they had only forced them to rely on each other more.Aurelio's expression hardened as he looked between them. But even then, even at the end, he refused to accept
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Chapter: The Difference Between UsDanteThe silence inside the estate bothered me more than the gunfire had. For the past several minutes, every step I took deeper into the building felt heavier. The sounds of fighting had almost disappeared completely, leaving behind only the occasional movement of my men clearing rooms and confirming that Aurelio's remaining soldiers were no longer a threat.I had expected another trap. That was the only thing that made sense. Aurelio had never been a man who accepted defeat quietly. Every move he made had been calculated, every person he used had served a purpose. The idea that I would walk into the heart of his operation without another obstacle felt wrong. Too easy.My hand remained close to my weapon as I moved through the hallway, my eyes carefully scanning every corner. The estate was different from the places I had seen him occupy over the years. This was not just another hideout. It was personal. The walls carried memories that I had spent years trying not to remember. Photo
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Chapter: Losing My Own BrotherValeriaThe estate had gone quieter than I expected. After everything Aurelio had done to prepare for Dante's arrival, I had expected my path to be filled with resistance. I had expected traps, more guards, and another attempt to slow us down. A man like Aurelio did not surrender territory easily, especially when that territory contained the last pieces of control he still believed he had.But as I moved through the eastern side of the estate, the reality became clear. He had used most of what he had left against Dante. Every explosion that echoed through the building, every gunshot that came through the communication line, every desperate attempt to hold the front entrance had been designed to keep Dante occupied. That meant Lorenzo had been nothing more than a hidden piece on the board. Aurelio had never planned to defend him. He had planned to use him.The thought made my jaw tighten as I moved through the dim corridor with my weapon raised. Two of Nico's men followed closely behin
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Chapter: Last Place He Hid HerDanteThe resistance was heavier than I expected. The moment our vehicles reached the estate, I already knew Aurelio had been prepared for us. That realization did not surprise me. If there was one thing I understood about my father, it was that he never moved without considering every possible outcome. He was arrogant. He was cruel. He was obsessed with control. But he was not careless.The attack had been expected. The number of guards stationed around the estate proved it. The additional weapons proved it. The fact that they had fortified every possible entrance proved it. Aurelio knew we would come. He knew I would come. And that meant there was a reason he wanted us here. That thought stayed in the back of my mind as the first shots were fired."Dante, we have movement on the eastern side," Nico's voice came through the communication device."How many?""More than expected."I looked toward the building ahead. The estate was larger than I remembered. It was not just a place to hi
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Chapter: The Place Where It BeganValeriaThe call came before dawn.I knew something was wrong before Nico even finished saying my name. There was something different in his voice. Nico had always been controlled. Even during the worst situations, even when everything around him was falling apart, he maintained a calm that made people believe he had everything handled. But this time, there was hesitation. And that scared me more than panic would have."Valeria."I sat up immediately. "What happened?"There was a pause. A small one. But long enough."Your brother's safehouse was compromised."The room became completely silent. For a moment, I did not process the words. Not because I did not understand them. Because I did. Too quickly."What do you mean compromised?"Nico exhaled. "Aurelio's people were there."My grip tightened around the phone. "Is Lorenzo hurt?"Another pause. That was when my heart started beating harder."Valeria...""Is Lorenzo hurt?""No bodies."The answer confused me. "What?""There are no bod
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Trahi et vendu au roi de la mafia
Valeria DeLuca a construit son empire à partir de rien, transformant un vieux vignoble en une prestigieuse marque de vin. Mais sa famille, avare, imprudente et égoïste, a tout détruit. Son père et son frère ont joué sa fortune, et quand les débiteurs sont venus frapper, son monde entier s'est effondré.
Puis est venu Dante Moretti, un roi de la mafia redouté, offrant un accord tordu. Lors d'une vente aux enchères souterraine, il a réduit au silence la salle et a fait son offre.
« N'est-elle pas aussi à vendre ? »
200 millions de dollars. Pour elle.
Vendu comme une propriété. Piégé dans son monde. Mais Valeria n'était pas une victime sans défense. Si Dante voulait sa soumission, elle le séduirait à la place. S'il voulait sa loyauté, elle prendrait son pouvoir.
Mais il y avait quelque chose que Valeria ne savait pas. Dante a orchestré sa chute. Il avait tout prévu : la destruction de sa famille, les dettes, la vente aux enchères. Il la voulait dans son monde depuis le tout début.
Et quand elle le découvrirait, il y aurait un enfer à payer.
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Chapter: Le goût du contrôleDanteJ'ai continué à marcher dans ma chambre, ennuyé avant même de penser à sortir. Elle prenait trop de temps. À quel point était-il difficile de préparer un repas et de le porter ?J'avais déjà enlevé ma chemise et je l'avais jetée sur le lit, et j'avais ouvert une bouteille de vin. Les boissons commençaient à faire effet, et ma patience s'amincissait de minute en minute.Qu'est-ce qu'elle faisait ?J'ai finalement cédé et je suis retourné dans le hall. Elle ne s'éloignait pas de moi sans se battre.Mais comme j'ai à peine fait un pas devant ma porte, c'est arrivé. Au début, j'ai entendu le cliquetis du métal. Puis j'ai regardé la roue du chariot frapper le tapis. Et avant même que je puisse sortir complètement, elle s'est écrasée sur moi et nous avons trébuché en arrière. Mes bras ont agi sur un coup de tête, l'attrapant avant qu'elle ne tombe au sol. Le wagon a fait un petit tour d'un côté, mais j'y ai prêté peu d'attention. Mais elle était dans mes bras. Elle était allongée face
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Chapter: Trop, trop vite.ValérieLa voiture était d'un calme étrinant. J'ai continué à regarder par la fenêtre, mais je ne regardais vraiment rien. Mes pensées n'arrêtaient pas de tourner en rond. Et plus j'essayais de les faire taire, plus ils revenaient plus fort.Je veux dire, tout s'est passé soudainement. Une minute, j'avais du mal à me tenir ensemble, avalant toute cette honte, essayant de ne pas réagir de manière excessive lorsque j'ai vu ses mains pointer vers moi - et puis, il était là. Dante. Debout juste entre Clara et moi.Il avait attrapé sa main. Pas une seconde trop tôt.Et puis il m'a défendu. Ses mots étaient assez tranchants pour brûler un trou dans son nom, son travail, sa position. La manière dont il s'était pris à elle, avait mis fin aux liens de son entreprise et l'avait fait plaider devant tout le monde... ce n'était pas quelque chose que je pouvais négliger si facilement. Ce n'était pas censé signifier quoi que ce soit pour moi, mais d'une manière ou d'une autre, c'était le cas.Je me
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Chapter: Le vôtre à casserDanteMon verre était presque vide, et ma glace avait fondu dans le bourbon. Je ne le buvais pas vraiment, je me suis juste accroché au verre parce que je ne voulais pas avoir l'air de m'ennuyer.Mon hôte bavardait à propos d'une transaction immobilière en Toscane - il y était depuis dix bonnes minutes d'affilée. J'ai hoché la tête de temps en temps, ne faisant pas vraiment attention à lui, alors que je scannais la pièce à la place. Il y avait trop de monde ici. Trop d'yeux et trop de bouches souriantes déguisées.Et c'est là que je l'ai entendu.Un cri. C'était haut, bruyant et indéniablement féminin. Je me suis retourné, plissant les yeux au bruit alors que quelque chose se tordait dans mon intestin. Cette voix, ce cri et de cette partie de la pièce semblaient très familiers.Valérie.Je ne savais pas comment je le savais ou pourquoi j'avais deviné que c'était elle, mais je le savais. J'ai coupé mon hôte, au milieu de la phrase. Il a crié après moi, surpris, mais je n'ai pas regardé
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Chapter: Une bouchée amère 2ValeriaJe l'ai regardée silencieusement dans les yeux et je n'ai rien dit. Cela l'a rendue plus en colère alors qu'elle faisait un pas en avant. « Pensez-vous que vous vous sentez à nouveau puissant dans cette robe ? Pensez-vous que parce que vous êtes ici, souriant, vous comptez ? S'il vous plaît. Eh bien, au moins j'ai travaillé pour ça. Tu joues juste à l'habillage. » Sa voix est devenue bordée de venin.« Veux-tu un travail, Valeria ? J'ai entendu dire que Dante a un manoir. Il doit y avoir un poste de nounou ouvert. Vous pourriez essuyer la bave et laver les jouets au lieu de prétendre que vous vous intégraiez toujours d'une manière ou d'une autre à ce monde », s'est-elle moquée. Je n'ai toujours pas parlé. J'ai écouté, mon regard toujours fixé sur le sien alors que mes doigts se resserraient autour de la prise de mon verre.« Et hé », a-t-elle poursuivi avec éclat, comme si elle était fière d'elle-même, « le travail d'une nounou est toujours plus respectable que d'être son suga
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Chapter: Une bouchée amèreValérieLa voix m'a fait crawler la peau. Je ne l'avais pas entendu depuis des mois, peut-être un an, mais cela n'avait pas changé du tout, mais il n'y avait aucune erreur sur qui en était le propriétaire. Cela avait été long, mais la voix restait toujours la même, toujours dégoulinant de moquerie et d'un faux ton doux qui n'a jamais vraiment trompé quelqu'un qui la connaissait vraiment.Je me suis retourné lentement, en essayant de garder ma main stable sur l'assiette. Nos yeux se sont rencontrés, et en un instant, j'ai senti ce même vieux poids dans ma poitrine.Clara MaldiniBien sûr que c'était elle.Elle se tenait debout avec son sourire suffisant habituel, les doigts à moitié enroulés autour d'un verre de champagne comme si la chambre lui appartenait. Les paillettes de sa robe brillaient dans la lumière, mais je n'étais pas éblouie. Pas d'elle ou de son image fabriquée.« Eh bien », a-t-elle dit, en me regardant de haut en bas, « c'est une surprise inattendue. Je vous connaissai
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Chapter: Tous les yeux rivés sur moiValérieDès que je suis sorti, j'ai été accueilli par un tumulte de halètements et de lumières de caméra. Je me suis figé sous le choc. Pendant un moment, j'ai pensé que quelque chose n'allait peut-être pas chez moi. Ma robe était-elle déchirée ? Ai-je eu l'air ridicule ? Pourquoi regardaient-ils tous ? J'ai senti mon cœur tomber dans mon estomac alors que je laissais mes yeux voyager vers le haut à un rythme rampant - Et mes yeux ont rencontré le regard souriant et distaint de Dante. J'ai senti la chaleur monter dans mon cou.Bien sûr. Ce regard sur son visage avait tout donné. Il l'a fait exprès. Il m'a traîné ici comme un appât comme je l'étais juste pour servir de source de divertissement.J'ai serré les poings. « Valeria, respire », me chuchotai-je, en prenant de grandes respirations. À ce moment précis, j'ai entendu la voix étouffée de l'un des hommes de sécurité de l'autre côté de la porte. « Vous êtes magnifique ce soir, madame. Vous n'avez à vous soucier de rien. »J'ai clign
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Chapter: Chapter 41AdrianYesterday didn’t leave me.The paper in my pocket, the smell of antiseptic, the man’s voice saying _altered_ and _closed quickly_ — it all sat under my skin.I realized then that this was deeper than debt, deeper than Lancaster, deeper than Vivian leaving me five years ago.So first thing I did when I got home was call my secretary.“Elena, I need you to look into hospital records,” I said. “St. Mary’s. Five years ago. Vivian Sinclair.”She didn’t ask why. She never did.“I’ll start first thing, sir.”Now it was morning.I walked into Lancaster at 8:15am. The building was too bright. Too clean. My mind wasn’t here. It was on Celeste’s father.Mr. Whitmore.He hadn’t called in three days. Not about the wedding. Not about the merger we were supposed to finalize next month. That wasn’t like him. He liked control. He liked calls.And I was having a bad feeling about it.My plan was simple. Get to my office, give him a call, confirm that we were still partners. Confirm that nothing
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Chapter: Chapter 40VivianThe next morning started before sunrise.My phone buzzed at 5:17am. I was already awake. I hadn’t slept. Not really. I’d laid in bed with the lights off and watched the ceiling, going over every move Adrian could make next.By the time the screen lit up, I already knew what it would say._Brief: Lancaster financial defense initiated. Aggressive asset protection underway._I opened it.Adrian had started moving. Shifting holdings. Liquidating what he could. Calling banks at 4am like he thought no one would notice. Trying to lock down whatever was left of Lancaster before I could touch it.I was amused. I actually laughed, once, into my empty coffee mug.It was like I could read his mind. Panic first. Then control. Then more panic when he realized control wasn’t enough.He was doing exactly what I expected him to do.I got up, showered, and was at the Swiss bank by 7am. The building was quiet. The kind of quiet that only happens when people are afraid to be the first to speak.I
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Chapter: Chapter 39AdrianThe car slowed.I looked up and realized we were two blocks from Pier 17. The streetlights were dim here. The pavement was cracked. There was graffiti on the warehouse walls and the smell of salt and rot in the air.“Stop here,” I told the driver.He pulled to the curb.“Sir?”“Get out,” I said. “Walk home. Don’t tell anyone about this. Not my secretary. Not security. Not anyone.”His eyes flicked to me in the mirror. He’d been with me for four years. He knew better than to argue.“Yes, sir.”He nodded once, got out, and drove away without looking back.The silence after the engine faded was immediate.I started walking.The place looked abandoned. It probably had been for years. Broken windows. Boarded doors. Weeds growing through the concrete. My shoes crunched over glass and gravel. Every step echoed.I kept my hands in my pockets. My phone was in one of them, the message still open. _Come alone._Moments later I reached it. A torn-down residential building. Half the roof wa
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Chapter: Chapter 38AdrianThe call ended.I didn’t wait for the doors to fully open before I was moving. The reporters were already there, crowding the steps, cameras flashing like lightning.“Mr. Lancaster! Is it true?”“Did Vivian just take control of the bank?”“Are you going to respond to the acquisition?”I ignored them. Every single one.My jaw was tight and my hands were in my pockets so I wouldn’t do something stupid like punch a lens.The driver had the car door open. I slid in and the sound of the door closing cut the noise in half. Not enough.As we pulled away from the building, I leaned back and forced myself to breathe. To think.Vivian.I kept turning it over in my head. How much of Lancaster’s debt was actually in her hands now? There had to be a leeway. A gap. Something I could use. We weren’t small. We had leverage. We had assets.I pulled out my phone and called my secretary.“Marissa,” I said the second she picked up. “I need you to pull every exposure report we have. Every loan, eve
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Chapter: Chapter 37LenaIt had been three days.Three days since the device showed up. Three days since that message, since that address, since everything went wrong.And to my surprise, nothing had happened.No one had come for me. No exposure. No black car waiting at the gate. The people behind the device hadn’t sent another message either. It was almost like it had never occurred. Like I’d imagined the whole thing and the fear in my chest was just for show.Even Niccolò had been distant. Busy. I didn’t know what he was working on, but it was big. I could tell by the number of black-suited men moving through the house like ghosts. They didn’t talk to me. They didn’t even look at me. But they were everywhere. Hallways, the courtyard, by the gate. His world had gone quiet and sharp at the same time.I finished my breakfast alone at the long marble table. The toast was cold by the time I got to it. My hands were steady, but my stomach wasn’t.After, I went back to my room. I had things I wanted to work o
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Chapter: Chapter 36The paper felt heavy in my hand as I pushed through the crowd of reporters, keeping Celeste close beside me. Cameras flashed from every direction, and questions followed us down the corridor, but I barely heard any of them. My attention remained fixed on the document she had given me.Every line confirmed what she had told me.My face went pale as I reached the final page and saw the official seal stamped at the bottom. The document was legitimate. Celeste had not been pretending, and Vivian really had gained control of the Swiss bank and the funds connected to it.“How can this be real?” Celeste asked as we reached a secluded corridor. Her voice had dropped, and I could hear the fear in it. “Adrian, tell me you think this is some kind of mistake.”I stared at the seal again before shaking my head.“You were not joking.”Celeste's expression changed immediately. The color drained from her face as she looked at the document in my hand.“What are we going to do?”“I don't know yet.”My
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