The Wife He Underestimated
In the criminal world, loyalty is often rewarded with betrayal.
Maria has spent years standing faithfully beside her husband, Sebastian Delacruz, the most feared Mafia boss in New York City. Despite Sebastain and his family’s cruelty towards her, Maria remains devoted.
After all, no one can go against the Delacruz.
But when a death occurs during one of Sebastian’s business dealings, Maria’s faith in her husband begins to crumble.
Sebastain is not untouchable after all.
As a final act of betrayal, Sebastian humiliates Maria by dissolving their union. He calls their marriage a sham.
And for the first time in forever, Maria walks away.
She doesn’t beg, she doesn’t grovel.
She leaves house Delacruz with her head held high not knowing that her life is about to change forever.
A deceased billionaire has named Maria as a heir to his empire. Overnight, the woman Sebastian believed was helpless without him becomes the richest in the United States.
But Maria’s journey is just beginning. She must prove herself worthy of the inheritance, survive the enemies who are targeting here new found wealth, and show them all that she is not to be underestimated.
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Chapter: CHAPTER EIGHTEEN—Congratulations Bitch.TRIGGER WARNING!!!This chapter has content that some readers may find disturbing. Please proceed with caution. ❧PAIN.It wrecks my body from the inside as my eyes open with a start. My head is banging, vision swimming as I struggle to my feet. Before I can stop it, I jerk forward and vomit.Sick hits the floor with a splat, staining my ankles and pooling around my feet. I’m panting for breath, trying not to gag as the last of the vomit drips into my hair. A whimpering sound comes from the left of me and I turn. Something is moving on the floor, buried underneath a stack of rusty chains, like a dog. I squint at the odd creature until it turns towards me, and I gasp in shock. It’s a child. A little girl. Curled on the floor like a kicked puppy. She’s filthy—blonde hair matted to her scalp, a tattered dress hanging off her skeletal frame, as she shivers on the concrete floor.Her skin is stretched so tight, I can see her ribs poking out through a
Last Updated: 2026-10-19
Chapter: SEVENTEEN—You Have a Package.TRIGGER WARNING!!!This chapter contains content that some readers may find disturbing, please proceed with caution. ❧‘Would be down in five minutes. Tell the driver to bring the car around.’ I send a hurried text to Lee.I stretch and yawn as I push back from my desk.Since Edward left, the day’s gone by in a blur. Meetings after meetings, trying to get me up to speed with the company’s policies.“You have a package waiting for you downstairs.”I look up to see a boy standing at my door. He’s fidgety, taking in my office with a look of awe on his face.An intern tag hangs from his neck.“From who?” I yawn again. I’m so tired, my mind’s already conjuring images of a warm bath waiting for me.“It’s classified.” The boy scratches his head awkwardly.“Well, have it sent up to my office, I’d take a look at it tomorrow.” I grab my bag to leave.But the boy’s still standing there, scratching the back of his neck.“Yesssss?” I tap my he
Last Updated: 2026-10-17
Chapter: SIXTEEN—First Day. ❧“Excited for your first day at work?” Miles sneers at me as I sip coffee from a mug. His stony expression conveys the lack of warmth in his voice. To be honest, I feel like shit, probably look like shit too. “I’m not a morning person.” I mumble as my eyes stray to the digital clock. It’s six in the morning and I’m already dressed in a button down shirt and knee length skirt, preparing to face the board of directors today. “Try to eat something, you’d need it.” Lee scribbles on her notepad. “If anything else touches my mouth Lee, I’m going to throw up.” I touch my forehead to the cool surface of the kitchen island as I try to regulate my breathing. Lee goes back to packing up a bag with essentials for me. Without her, I wouldn’t have gotten anything done so quickly. “Make sure you beat this challenge, I’m banking on getting some of that money from you. ” A sleepy voice comes from behind me. I turn around to see Jace walking into the
Last Updated: 2026-10-17
Chapter: TRIGGER WARNING!!!The next few chapters contain graphic and potentially disturbing content. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself while reading. Lots of love, Dove.
Last Updated: 2026-09-12
Chapter: FIFTEEN—She Wasn’t Supposed to Die.❧“I…I have to go now. My shift begins in ten minutes.” Kevin is looking at the floor, the other pictures on the walls, anywhere but at me. “I see…you can go. Thank you for speaking to me about my mother.” My vice is flat, emotionless. For some reason, the story behind Samantha’s role in this house is an abomination. I take one last look at my mother’s portrait and glance down at Samantha’s which is right below her’s. Whatever happened here, I’d find it out for myself. **** **** **** ******** **** **** ****I push open the bedroom door and halt in my tracks. Edward is striding out of the bathroom and he’s…naked. BUTT FREAKING NAKED!I turn away in shock and clap a hand to my mouth to keep me from screaming.“It’s okay, you can look. I know you want to.”His voice is slightly muffled as he steps into the walk-in closet. “What are you doing here?” I choke out the words, trying to keep the picture of his body out of my mind. “Durling, this is my room, you’
Last Updated: 2026-09-04
Chapter: FOURTEEN—The Challenge.❧“You should all fall to your knees and kiss my feet in gratitude. Her inheritance has been suspended.” Samatha flips her hair in disdain. We’re back at the conference room, because Samantha returned home with an army of lawyers. After an hour of arguement and raised voices, Phillip has successfully managed to have them escorted off the property. “I’m afraid she’s actually correct.” Phillip addresses us, his brows dipping in a frown. “What!” We all echo in disbelief. Jace is on his feet, mouth hanging open and Edward looks like he’s just been whiplashed. “Yes, Samantha has found a wriggle room in the will. A clause that suspends Maria’s inheritance until she passes a vote of confidence by the board of directors.” Phillip grinds his teeth and throws a heated look at Samantha. “You did this on your own?” Miles is beyond delighted as he turns to Samantha. A sly grin stretches her lips. She calmly applies a coat of polish to her freshly manicured nails, flashing her diamond rings
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Chapter: EIGHT—I Don’t Feel So Good.The girl’s face is a massive wreck. Her left eye is swollen shut, the right side of her face covered in purpling bruises, her lip is split and caked in dry blood.Yet, she somehow manages to still look beautiful.This time, it’s my mouth that hangs open in surprise.“You the babe?” She grins widely and leans forward to take a good look at me.The effort causes the stitches on her lips to stretch and blood seeps out of it.I jolt back in surprise.“Oooopsie.” She touches a hand to her bleeding lips and lets out a manic laugh.The rest of her stitches come undone and her laughter echoes in the cafeteria, her lips bleeding freely now.Raymond jumps up and crushes her in a hug.“Owwwwww, careful boy or you’d reset my arm.” The girl winces.Raymond lifts her and spins her around and begins to laugh.He sounds so relieved, like he's finally at peace. I realize it's the first time I'm hearing him laugh, and it does something to me. The girl joins in too and their laughter echoes in the caf
Last Updated: 2026-08-16
Chapter: SEVEN—Relax Babe.The next day, I leave home early and hurry to school.I’m the first one in, so I take a seat at the back of the classroom.Everything Raymond said to me is still ringing in my head. I’m trying to piece it all together. Eleven years ago was when I lost my mother, when that incident with the Alphas occurred. I remember five Alphas, could one of them have been Raymond’s brother? If yes, does that mean Raymond’s father is no alpha, and possibly not even a werewolf?“You look like you gotta take a shit.” A voice startles me.I look up to meet piercing blue eyes staring right at me.“What’s up PJ?” I mutter low enough so no one else can hear.“Don’t you even dare.” Raymond looks around quickly.I snicker and raise my hands in surrender. “Relax, what are you? A superstar? People wouldn’t be paying attention to you all day.”I instantly regret saying it as my eyes roam the class. People are, indeed, watching his every move. I see several girls giggle when Raymond follows my gaze. He winks and
Last Updated: 2026-08-15
Chapter: SIX—DEAL?“YOU!” Raymond’s beautiful face morphs into an irritated look.I hurriedly grab him for a handshake. “I’m Yasmine, but everyone calls me Yas. It’s so nice to meet you PJ.” I’m smiling sweetly, but my eyes are giving him a warning glare.I don’t want Catherine to find out what happened at school today.Alex snickers at the display, and I flinch in surprise.Yikes!I’d almost forgotten about him. I wonder if he’s mad enough to rat me out.An awkward silence ensues as Catherine and Evelyn look between us, not quite understanding what’s going on, but sensing something is off.“Nice to meet you Yas.” Raymond grits his teeth and crushes my hand in a painful handshake.I bite my lip to keep from yelping and continue smiling so the adults won’t suspect a thing.I’d forgotten werewolves have strong grips. Touché.“I’ve got to take this call, nice to meet you guys once again.” Alex grabs the keys to Catherine’s Mercedes and walks out the door.“How ‘bout I show Yas around the hood? Get to know h
Last Updated: 2026-08-14
Chapter: FIVE—Hello Neighbors.“Yasmine you have five minutes to prepare and get downstairs.” My adoptive mother, Catherine bangs on my door.I try to ignore her but she keeps banging on the door.“Yes Catherine” I shout back an answer reluctantly.“As much as it hurts me to say this, you call me ‘mom’ or ‘mother’ when the neighbor returns. And you must shut up and sit still” Catherine warns.I roll my eyes and pick up myself from the floor.I’m finally over whatever happened with Alex earlier.I quick shower, lock my room door and change into a comfy cashmere sweater and a short jean skirt.My phone pings with a message from Catherine, informing me that the neighbor is here to welcome us and that my presence is required.It’s been three days since we moved into this house, and I have no idea who my neighbors are. I untangle my curly hair as best as I can and then dash out of my bedroom.As I descend the stairs, I silently pray that it’s a couple with kids my age. Maybe I’ll finally get to make friends.“Hey there!
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
Chapter: FOUR—Get Out.The rest of the school day passes without incident, and I’m glad when it’s over. It’s never easy being the new girl.Classroom doors swing open and students pour into the hallways in torrents. Loud chatter and laughter fill the air as friends try to catch up with one another.I allow myself to be carried by the crowd heading for the exit. As I move, I strain my neck to look around, hoping to catch a glimpse of Raymond—or even a whiff of his repulsive scent. Unfortunately, I have no such luck.I arrive at the parking lot where Alex is already waiting. “Heard about your little display today,” he says in greeting.“Don’t know what you’re talking about.” I mumble, refusing to meet his eyes.He leads the way to a shiny white Mercedes waiting for us. “Don’t worry, I won’t tell her,” he smiles and winks at me. I shiver involuntarily. My adoptive mother is a nasty, evil woman, worse than the Scarlet Witch. If she were to hear about what happened at school today, she’d find a way to make
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
Chapter: THREE—Take That, Filthy Wolf.“Bye, Dad,” I wave to the retreating back of the black Escalade.The moment he’s out of sight, I turn to run, but Alex is faster. He grabs my arm forcefully and pulls me close, smiling sweetly.“Honey, you didn’t think you could outrun me, did you?” he gasps in mock surprise as he begins to walk, dragging me along.I clench my fists and breathe through my mouth, fighting my anger and resisting the urge to punch his stupid face.His other hand casually brushes a stray curl of hair behind my ear, and I recoil in disgust. The sound of his laughter rings across the car lot, making my heart skip a beat as some students turn to look at us.“Oh, honey!” Alex waves his hand.“Don’t go looking like that, or people will think I’m hurting you.” He increases the pressure on my arm as his nails dig painfully into my skin.“Come on, honey, look alive,” he continues, while smiling broadly.I release a somewhat convincing laugh and continue walking with him as I notice the students still watching us.
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
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