His Bride Of Revenge
He tilted her chin up, his touch deceptively gentle.
“You’re trembling,” he whispered, brushing his thumb over her lips, slow enough to make her shiver.
“Is it fear…” his gaze lingered on her mouth. “Or me?”
Her pulse stuttered, betraying her. He was too close, and her body didn’t seem to remember which feeling came first, terror or desire.
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Elena Castellano never thought her father would trade her freedom to keep her safe. But after a violent attack changes everything, she is forced to marry the one man she has every reason to be afraid of, Stefano Bernardo, the ruthless heir to one of Milan’s most dangerous families.
To the world, it’s a union between two powerful families.
To Stefano, it’s the sweetest revenge.
Stuck in a marriage built on deceit and danger, Elena must fight not only for her freedom but for her life, because Stefano’s revenge runs deeper than she ever imagined.
And if she truly wants to live, she must face the truth; the real danger isn’t her husband’s revenge, it’s falling for him.
He married her to destroy her family.
But she might become the death of him – literally.
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Chapter: Chapter 173: The End**Elena’s POV**The house was finally quiet. The joyful chaos of the afternoon had settled into a comfortable, peaceful hum. Everyone had gone home—Elario, Claudia, and the teenagers, Marco and his wife. Even the staff had finished their work and retreated to their own quarters. It was just Stefano and me, finally alone in the master bedroom.He decided that he never wanted us to have separate rooms again. He told me he needed to always feel my warmth and hear my breathing while he slept. I didn't mind. I wanted to be near him just as much.I stood in the middle of the large room, taking it all in. The lights were dim, and the aroma of sandalwood and Stefano’s soap filled the air. It was a masculine space, but now it felt like it belonged to both of us.Stefano stood near the window, gazing out at the dark gardens where the moon reflected off the fountain. He was still dressed in the formal white shirt and black pants he had worn for the party. I watched him from behind, admiring how
Last Updated: 2026-03-09
Chapter: Chapter 172: Homecoming**Elena’s POV**I was finally leaving the hospital. As soon as the doctor removed the last tube from my chest and said I was cleared to go, I felt like a bird finally being released from a cage. Stefano was everywhere, moving around the room and packing my bags with a focus I had never seen before. He folded my clothes perfectly and double-checked my medicine bottles. He made sure I had my shawl, my books, and everything else. It was like he was preparing for a long journey instead of just a drive home. It was almost funny to watch."Stefano, I'm perfectly capable of walking to the car," I couldn't help but laugh as he hovered over me, hands out as if he expected me to trip."You are not walking," he replied. His voice was firm and left no room for argument, but his eyes were filled with that familiar worry. "The doctor said you need to rest until you are fully recovered. That means you don't use your legs more than you have to. So I'm carrying you."He didn't wait for me to speak ag
Last Updated: 2026-03-08
Chapter: Chapter 171: A Different Kind of Peace**Stefano’s POV**For three weeks, the hospital room had been our entire world. The doctors told me Elena was ready to go home after the first ten days, but I refused to believe them. I couldn't take any chances with her life, not again. I paid for the best suite in the building and hired a round-the-clock guard in the hallway. I needed to be absolutely sure she was fully healed before she stepped back into the outside world.I sat in a chair by her bed, focused on a small bowl of fruit. "The discharge papers are already signed, Stefano," Elena said, watching me carefully peel the skin off a green grape with a small knife. "The doctor said I am perfectly fine now. The baby is healthy and growing. My chest barely even hurts anymore when I move."I didn't look up at her. I focused on the fruit to make sure every bit of skin was gone so it would be easy for her to eat. "One more night won't hurt anyone," I said, my voice firm. "We go home tomorrow morning. Not a minute sooner."She let o
Last Updated: 2026-03-07
Chapter: Chapter 170: Blood and Forgiveness**Stefano’s POV**The curtains in my study were drawn tight to block out every bit of the sun. I sat in complete darkness, surrounded by the smell of old paper. I could still smell the faint scent of Elena’s perfume on a shawl she had left behind on the chair. It made my chest ache. I had a bottle of whiskey on the desk, half-empty, but the burning liquid did nothing to help me forget.The alcohol couldn't wash away the memory of what happened in this house days ago. I still saw Armando’s head snap back when my bullet hit him. I still saw the red hole in his forehead. Most of all, I couldn't stop seeing Elena’s white face as she fell to the floor.I felt like a curse.Everyone I touched ended up hurt or dead. My mother had run away. My father was murdered on a cold street. Martina was gone forever because of me. And now, I had almost killed the only woman who made my heart beat.My phone vibrated on the desk, loud in the quiet room. I ignored it. It vibrated again, and then again. On
Last Updated: 2026-03-06
Chapter: Chapter 169: The Ghost of a Choice**Elena’s POV**The first thing I felt was the weight. It wasn't just a feeling; it was a physical force pressing down on me. It felt like a heavy bag of rocks was sitting right in the center of my chest, pinning me to the bed. I tried to take a deep breath, but a sharp, biting pain stopped me halfway. I heard a slow, beeping sound nearby and forced my eyes open, but everything was a sea of blurry shapes. The room's light was too bright. It stung my eyes until I had to squint and turn my head."She's awake," a voice said.His voice was soft, thick with relief. I blinked several times, trying to clear the fog from my eyes. The blurry shape next to my bed slowly resolved into Elario. He was leaning forward, his shoulders hunched, gripping the metal guardrail of my hospital bed. His eyes were red and swollen, his face covered in dark stubble. I had never seen my brother look so old and tired.I tried to say his name. I wanted to ask him what happened, but my throat was too dry. It felt
Last Updated: 2026-03-05
Chapter: Chapter 168: The Price of My Sins**Stefano’s POV**The tires of the car screamed against the asphalt as Luca pushed the car to its highest limit. I sat in the back seat, cradling Elena against my chest. Her blood was everywhere. It was on my shirt, staining my hands, and pooling in the creases of my leather seats. It was warm, and every time I felt a new pulse of it leave her body, I felt a sharp pain in my own chest. It felt like a part of me was dying along with her."Faster, Luca! Faster!" I roared. My voice broke, and I didn't even care."I’m doing a hundred in a residential zone, Boss! We’re almost there! Just a few more blocks!" Luca shouted back. His eyes kept darting between the road and the rearview mirror. He looked scared, and Luca had never been scared.I looked down at Elena. Her face was white, her breathing shallow. It was a terrifying, wet sound that made me want to scream. I pressed my hand firmly against the wound in the center of her chest. I tried to stop the flow of blood, but it kept coming. It
Last Updated: 2026-03-04
Chapter: Chapter 108: The Serpent’s Warning**Finnian’s POV**I woke up smiling for the first time in months. The kind of smile that pulls at the corners of your mouth before your eyes even open. Sunlight slipped through the heavy curtains in my bedroom, but today it didn’t feel like another weight pressing down on me. No crushing list of meetings, no sour taste of my sham marriage. Just her.Leylie.Yesterday kept replaying in my head like a loop I didn’t want to stop. Her walking into my office in that soft pink dress, looking so damn beautiful it actually hurt to breathe. Then later, in her apartment, the way her body fit against mine again, warm and real. The taste of her lips, the little sound she made when I kissed her harder. God, I’d missed that. I’d missed her so much it felt like a hole in my chest had finally started to close.I wanted her back. All of her. And this time I wasn’t going to screw it up. I’d give her everything she deserved. I’d prove I was different now.I swung my legs out of bed, still riding that hi
Last Updated: 2026-04-16
Chapter: Chapter 107: Blood and Ink**Leylie’s POV**I needed to talk to Hayes so badly my chest actually hurt. I had to remind him of my plan—the one where I acted like the dumb, desperate ex-wife so I could get close enough to destroy Finnian. He had to understand why I had asked him to leave instead of Finn.I crawled across the floor to the coffee table because my legs felt too weak to stand. My hand shook as I grabbed my phone, scrolled until I saw his name, pressed call, and held it to my ear, whispering, please, please, please, under my breath.It rang, and rang again, and again.No response.I stared at the screen, my face twisting into a frown so deep it made my forehead ache. Was he driving? Or was he sitting somewhere, looking at my name flashing on his phone and choosing not to answer because the sight of me in Finnian’s arms had finally broken something in him? I prayed it was the first. Hayes wasn’t the type to play games, but I’d seen the look in his eyes. That kind of hurt could change anybody.The whole
Last Updated: 2026-04-15
Chapter: Chapter 106: The Claim**Leylie’s POV**The silence pressed down on me like a weight I couldn’t shake off. Hayes stood there in my doorway, staring at Finnian’s hand resting on my waist, and I swear I felt every second of it carving into him. Hayes looked at me, and I felt like I was being sliced open. I knew he was hurting. I knew that seeing Finnian’s hand on my waist was like a knife to his heart, but I was trapped. If I pushed Finnian away now, all the work I had done—the bug, the flash drive, the fake forgiveness—would be for nothing.“Tell him to leave, Ley,” Finnian murmured close to my ear, his voice slick and sure, like he already owned me. His fingers pressed a little harder into my side, pulling me against him just enough to make his point.I looked at Hayes. His eyes were dark, almost black, with a mix of fury and heartbreak. He wasn't just mad at Finnian; he was mad at me. He had rushed here to see me, only to find me standing in the arms of the man who had abused me.“Is this what you want, L
Last Updated: 2026-04-14
Chapter: Chapter 105: The Collision**Leylie’s POV**I was still in my pink silk dress, the fabric feeling tight and suffocating against my skin. I sat on the couch, my mind spinning from everything I had heard in Finnian’s office. The confession about the tax fraud was still echoing in my ears, a weapon I finally held in my hands.Then, the doorbell rang.I jerked my head toward the clock. 7:15 PM. My heart skipped a beat. I wasn’t expecting anyone.My pulse kicked up hard. I snatched the flash drive I hadn’t checked yet from the coffee table, shoved it deep into the side pocket of my purse, and zipped it shut. Then I stood, smoothing my hands down the dress even though it didn’t help.I walked to the door on legs that didn’t feel steady, pressed my eye to the peephole, and froze."What the—"I pulled the door open, my mouth parting in extreme shock."Hello, Ley."Finnian leaned against the frame like he owned the hallway, one shoulder relaxed, the other angled toward me. His eyes dragged down the length of my dress an
Last Updated: 2026-04-13
Chapter: Chapter 104: The Price of Loyalty**Hayes’ POV**The drive to Matthew’s house was a blur. I wasn't just angry; I felt sick. How could my best friend, the man I called a brother, threaten Leylie like that? He knew I liked her. He knew I was looking for her. And he tried to use her secret to get her into bed.I gripped the steering wheel so hard my knuckles turned white. My heart was thumping against my ribs from pure rage. I drove into his compound and parked the car roughly, not even caring if I hit the curb as I stormed into his house. The living room was empty and quiet."Matt!" I shouted, my voice loud and sharp.There was no answer."Matt!" I called out again, even louder this time.I heard a light footstep behind me and turned around. A young woman with red hair stood there, wearing very little clothing and staring at me with a frown."Where’s Matt?" I snapped."He’s in the shower." She looked me up and down. "And who are you exactly?"I didn't answer her. I didn't have the patience for small talk. I pushed past
Last Updated: 2026-04-13
Chapter: Chapter 103: The Paper Trail**Leylie’s POV**I pushed the door open and let it slam shut behind me, the sound echoing through my quiet apartment as I collapsed on the couch the second I reached it. Ugh! Finally, I winced as I rubbed my legs, my calves absolutely killing me after a whole day in six-inch heels.My head was throbbing badly. I felt guilty, really guilty as I thought about Hayes. I kept seeing his face from earlier, the way his eyes had searched mine when I suddenly mentioned I needed to leave. I should have told him about Matthew before then. After everything that happened with Melissa and all those secrets that nearly broke him, I hated hiding anything from him. But telling him about Matthew meant risking the one friendship that had held him together for years. I didn't want to be the woman who tore apart a lifelong friendship unless I absolutely had to.One month. Just one month to find something real on Finnian. That was all I had. I just hoped the bug under his desk and the data on my flash
Last Updated: 2026-04-12
Chapter: Chapter 141: The EndThe transition from the loud engagement party to the quiet, sacred silence of their wedding day felt like a dream.They didn't want a big show. After all the scandals in the news, the threats from enemies, and the moments when they almost lost each other, they only wanted peace. They wanted a day that belonged to them alone.They married in a small garden, bathed in bright sunlight. The air smelled of blooming jasmine and salt from the nearby ocean. No cameras flashed. There were no shadows from the bad things that had happened in their past. Everything felt clean and new.As Lauren walked toward Colt, her white dress swayed in the light breeze. She looked at his face and saw the man who had stayed, the man who had learned to love her even when she was angry or sad or hard to be around. He watched her walk toward him, his eyes saying she was his whole world.As they exchanged their vows, their voices were thick with emotion. Colt slid the gold band onto her finger. His hands were usua
Last Updated: 2026-03-03
Chapter: Chapter 140: The Moment That Chose Us“Happy birthday, Charlotte.”Lauren stepped forward with a smile, wrapping her arms gently around Colt’s sister. “Aww, thank you so much, Lauren,” Charlotte said, looking extremely happy as her eyes dropped to the small, square gift box in Lauren’s hands. “Wow… this is beautiful.”Lauren smiled, feeling a little nervous, but glad that Charlotte liked the packaging. Charlotte lifted the lid slowly, curious to see what was inside. Inside the box was a limited-edition diamond tennis bracelet, thin and delicate. She gasped softly; her hand went to her chest. “Lauren… this is stunning. You shouldn't have.”“You deserve stunning,” Lauren said, her voice warm. She felt a little shy about how much the gift cost, but she wanted Charlotte to have something special.Charlotte leaned in, hugging her again. This time, the hug was tighter. “I love it. Truly. Thank you.”Just then, the sound of the restaurant doors opening drifted into the private hall. Everyone turned to look as Alex walked in, s
Last Updated: 2026-02-28
Chapter: Chapter 139: This Is Not PossibleLogan slammed the file shut. For a long moment, he stood behind his desk, breathing hard through his nose. His chest rose and fell slowly. “This is not possible,” he said. But the papers in front of him didn't change. He looked down at them again, hoping the words would be different, but they were the same. The signatures were genuine. The numbers were real. The damage was very real.Colt had done it.It was a hostile takeover. It was clean, ruthless, and final. In one morning, he had lost his grip on everything he had worked for.He let out a short, broken laugh, a dry sound that held no humor. He dragged a shaky hand down his face and dropped heavily into his leather chair. Just two days ago, he believed he was winning. He believed he still had control over his company; he believed he still had leverage over Colt. Most of all, he believed that Lauren might still choose him if he pushed hard enough.Now, the company he had spent years building was gone. It had been stripped from h
Last Updated: 2026-02-26
Chapter: Chapter 138: I’m Sorry“I still can’t believe Madison will never be able to walk again,” Mia said, shaking her head slowly. Disbelief was written all over her face.She sat on the edge of the couch, her shoulders slightly hunched forward, her fingers twisting together in her lap. She did this every time something troubled her more than she wanted to admit. “Well, she made her bed,” Alex replied, voice calm. “So now she has to lie on it.”Alex sat at the other end of the couch, looking very comfortable. He had one leg crossed over the other, holding a glass of orange juice loosely in his hand. “I know,” Mia said quietly, shifting her weight and moving a little closer to him. She tucked one leg beneath her. “I don’t even know why I feel a little bad for her. Even after everything she did. Even after she’s been such a massive bitch to everyone we know.”Alex let out a sudden laugh. The sound was so sudden that Mia jumped a little. Then she found herself laughing too. When the laughter faded, Alex didn't look
Last Updated: 2026-02-24
Chapter: Chapter 137: The News That Changed Everything“Mother, what do you mean?” Colt’s voice came out sharp and edged with disbelief as he tightened his grip on the phone until his hand began to ache. “I saw Madison today,” he went on quickly, brow furrowed. “I was just in Grant’s office. She was completely fine. What could have happened to her in such a short time?”There was a long pause on the other end of the line, a heavy, suffocating silence. Colt could hear his mother’s ragged breathing. When she finally spoke again, her voice was calm. “She was found in an apartment,” she whispered. “She was with… Lauren’s sister.”Colt felt his chest tighten, and a chill crawled up his spine. “Corinne? What was she doing with Corinne?”“It seems there was a fight,” Julia continued, her voice shaking. “The police are saying there was a struggle. Madison shot Lauren’s sister, and then… I don’t know all the details yet, but it was a scene of horror, Colt. Madison was found in a pool of blood. She had fallen onto a glass table, and it shattered ben
Last Updated: 2026-02-23
Chapter: Chapter 136: The Next FlightColt slowed his pace as he approached the check-in counter. His steps felt heavy, as if he were dragging his feet through wet sand. His chest was still tight, aching with the weight of everything he had felt since he left Mia’s apartment. He was only a few feet from the desk when he heard a voice behind him.“Colt.”He froze. He didn't move a muscle. He didn't even dare to breathe. For a split second, he was sure he was dreaming. Maybe his grief had finally broken his mind. He was terrified to turn around, because if she wasn't there, he knew he would never be able to stand again.Slowly, he turned.And there, only a few steps away from him, stood Lauren.He just stared at her. His eyes searched her face, looking for proof that she was really there, afraid that if he blinked, she would vanish like smoke.She looked real. Her blonde hair was slightly messy from the wind. Her eyes were soft, looking at him with an expression he couldn't quite name—a mix of sadness and something else, s
Last Updated: 2026-02-23
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