Novels by Cinnamon

Three days later, the wedding was carried out exactly as Dante had ordered. Now, Valentina stood in front of a large mirror, wearing a wedding gown that fit her body perfectly. The white fabric flowed all the way to the floor, while her hair was styled elegantly, with a few strands framing her face. Her fingers had just touched the edge of her veil when a small movement behind her made Valentina turn around.Viona stood near the door. The little girl was wearing a tiny white dress with a flared skirt that made her look like a little princess.Valentina smiled. "Viona, you look so beautiful."Valentina walked over and crouched slightly so she was at the little girl's eye level. She straightened the ribbon in Viona's hair, which had shifted slightly, then gently touched her cheek. "Your eyes are beautiful, too."Viona blinked slowly. Over the past few days, the distance between them had gradually disappeared, although Viona still did not talk much. The little girl no longer moved away w

Dante sat behind the large desk in his study, several documents spread open in front of him.Ever since leaving the dining room earlier, his thoughts kept returning to Valentina and the way she had persuaded Viona to eat without forcing her even once. There was something about Valentina that made it difficult for Dante to look away.A knock on the door made Dante lift his head, and Ethan entered carrying a document."Sir, the report you requested is finished," Ethan said as he placed it on the desk.Dante looked up. "About Valentina?""Yes." Ethan nodded. "I found quite a bit of information about her relationship with Adrian."Dante leaned back in his chair. "Talk."Ethan lowered his head briefly to check several pages. "Valentina and Adrian have been together for five years. Their relationship began when they were still in school, and throughout those years, Valentina always tried to keep their relationship together."Dante did not interrupt. His gaze remained fixed on Ethan, but his

The car carrying Valentina stopped in front of a tall, open iron gate. As soon as the vehicle passed through, Valentina immediately pressed her face against the window to take in the view.A long road stretched toward a magnificent mansion standing in the middle of a sprawling estate, surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens and small lights illuminating every corner.Valentina blinked several times. "Is this your house?" The question slipped out as the car came to a stop in front of the main staircase.Dante got out first without showing any particular reaction, as though a building that enormous was nothing more than an ordinary home to him.Valentina followed more slowly, her eyes still wandering over the towering pillars, large windows, and the main door, which was even taller than the door to her own house. "This is way too big to be called a house."Dante glanced at her before walking up the stairs. "Come on."Valentina hurried after him, but her curiosity only grew stronger. "

Valentina stared at the man in front of her as though she had suddenly lost the ability to understand human language."What?" Valentina frowned, making sure she had not misheard him."I said, I want you, Valentina." Dante repeated himself without hesitation. His gaze remained steady, making it even harder for Valentina to dismiss his words as a joke."You just kissed me in front of everyone, and now you're saying you want me?" Valentina pointed at herself with the tip of her finger. Her lips parted slightly before she finally shook her head."I need a wife and a mother for my child," Dante explained as he slipped both hands into his pants pockets."A wife and a mother?" Valentina repeated the words slowly. She then looked Dante up and down, trying to find some sign that he was messing with her.Valentina crossed her arms over her chest. A faint smile appeared as she began to understand what the man meant, even though it still sounded strange. "If you need someone to take care of your

Valentina walked eagerly toward the ballroom where her engagement party was being held. However, the moment one foot crossed the threshold, a burst of white spray covered her face, sending artificial snowflakes into her hair and all over her dress.Laughter immediately erupted from various corners of the room. Valentina froze, blinking several times to clear the foam obstructing her vision. Before she could wipe her face clean, another burst struck her shoulder."Bianca!" Valentina snapped as she turned sharply.Only her younger sister would dare to do something like this. Bianca was holding a can of snow spray, laughing as though she had just pulled off the funniest prank in the world.Bianca raised the can again, aiming it directly at Valentina's chest. "Oh my God, Sis. Don't be mad. I'm just kidding."Valentina raised her hand to block the next spray. Her fingertips were already trembling when she looked at her dress, which had been perfectly neat just minutes ago but was now cover