A Deal With The Mafia King
She chased a rich man for revenge.
She collided with a mafia king instead.
Ophelia Barclay has spent her entire life playing by the rules of a family that never wanted her. Now, after a humiliating betrayal by her fiancé and stepsister days before her wedding, she’s done playing nice. Revenge is the only thing on her mind, and she knows exactly how she’ll get it: find a rich, powerful man who can elevate her beyond the Barclays’ reach, and leave them choking on the dust of her success.
First-class flights become her hunting ground. But when she meets Ludwig Gallo, a man whose presence steals the very air from her lungs, her plans unravel before they even begin. He's everything she’s been looking for: dangerous, devastatingly handsome, and so wealthy it hurts to breathe near him. The problem? He doesn’t even glance her way.
Humiliated and desperate, Ophelia thinks she’s lost everything… until fate throws her right into Ludwig’s world. Tracking a lost necklace, her most treasured possession, she finds herself sneaking into the heavily guarded Gallo estate, only to be captured by the mafia king himself.
Mistaken for a spy, imprisoned in enemy territory, Ophelia’s survival instincts kick in. When Ludwig proposes a deal to pretend to be his girlfriend to silence rumours that have driven his mother into depression, Ophelia sees an opportunity. She’ll play the doting lover, smile for the cameras, win the favour of one of the most feared families in the underworld… and use Ludwig's wealth and power to destroy everyone who wronged her.
But Ophelia didn’t plan on Ludwig being more than just a cold-blooded king. Beneath his ruthless exterior, she finds a man haunted by a violent past.
Baca
Chapter: Chapter 5: Inside the Lion's DenThe given outfit fits me too nicely. Once more black silk, but this time sleeveless, tighter, more sharp something meant to divert and fool. Every strand in my curly and pinned hair is exactly in place. Not my makeup; dark, sexy is what I use.I have nothing on tonight that I own.Not the heels; not the knees. Not the ID name that shows on it. Not the strategy I'm currently following.Only the razor concealed in my clutch still seems real.Engine low like a beast ready to be unleashed, a car drags in front of the mansion. The door shuts with a hiss, so I crawl into the rear seat and curl into the leather.Everybody stays silent.The driver's eyes in the mirror do not cross mine. He knows my destination and the possible expenses.I look at the burner phone in my purse as we move away from Gallo grounds. One sign bar. Should things go off course, one opportunity to ask for assistance is here.But, by now, I know better that help isn't in demand.Twenty-25 minutes later, we reach the
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Chapter: Chapter 4: The Trigger Point
In my hands, the gun feels weighty and frigid. As I direct it at the man strapped to the chair, I observe how his fractured body quivers. He slowly raises his head, his eyes wide with sheer terror, blood streaming from his nostrils. His mouth moves in a last-ditch appeal. "Please," he says in a barely perceptible murmur. "Please don’t." Ludwig leans nonchalantly against the wall behind me. His gentle yet ruthless voice pierces the dense atmosphere. His words are, "Pull the trigger," I can hardly hear anything else because my heart is pounding so fiercely. I know what happens to people who refuse Ludwig Gallo, yet I still want to scream, throw the gun across the room, and go. In this case, there are no second chances. Just surviving. Death only. I raise the firearm. I grip the handle so firmly that my fingers shake. Between the man's chest and the empty space beside him, the barrel vacillates. I'll cross a line I'll never be able to get back if I shoot him. I might not
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Chapter: Chapter 3: The Deal of the DevilI looked directly into his eyes.They were filled with dreadful certainty, emotionless, and frigid. Each heartbeat sounded like a warning bell inside my chest, causing my pulse to gallop. I wanted to scream, to escape, to disappear into the ground. However, time was of the essence. No way out.My jaw dropped."One.""I'll remain," I muttered.As the words left my throat, they burned. They tasted like capitulation, treachery, and iron. However, they were the only ones who could sustain my life.He curled his lips, but not into a smile. Something smug and colder, as if he had always known I would fold. His expression was one of satisfaction rather than victory."Wise girl," he remarked.He moved aside to make room for me. However, it didn't seem liberating. It had the texture of softly placed bait inside a steel trap. For now, but not for long, I could breathe."Stand up," he said.Even though my legs shook under me, I made them move. I got up slowly, maintaining eye contact the entire
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-01
Chapter: Chapter 2: Ice Prince With enough force to shake the floor under my feet, the door slammed behind me. The air in my nostrils hung in my throat as I spun around With their arms crossed over their wide chests, two burly men in black suits stood guard in front of the exit. Their unwavering, lifeless stares made it immediately obvious that I wasn't leaving in that manner.With my heart hammering between my ribs, I slowly turned around. A few steps away, the man from the plane stood with an unreadable look. He observed me as though I were a savage animal he had captured, debating whether to shoot or tame it."Who are you?" His voice was low, clipped, and razor-sharp as he repeated the question.All of my instincts told me to lie. to sprint. To combat. However, I elevated my chin, which was not what I had intended to do."I informed you. I own that necklace.He smiled slowly and without humour. It wasn't nice. It was the kind of grin that comes before catastrophe. Like in movies, right before the bad guy shoots
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Chapter: Chapter One: The Necklace Trap(Ophelia’s Perspective."You either leave this flight with a future, or you leave it with nothing," I said to myself as I pressed my skirt down.There was a lot of noise coming from the boarding gate—loud clicks of pricey shoes, rolling baggage, and gentle laughter. With a trained eye, I looked around the crowd. First-rate. The best of the greatest only. And I needed the greatest more than ever tonight.A man walked by me wearing a dapper grey suit. Too many smiles, neat shoes, and a Rolex. No. Another is talking on his phone too loudly while wearing dark glasses indoors. Not at all.With my heart slamming against my ribs like fists on a closed door, I moved my bag higher on my shoulder and stepped into the queue. I had this plan. I'm alive. Look for a dude. A wealthy man. Someone who could raise me to such a height that my disloyal relatives would choke on my dust.Almost all of my money was gone. No time. No options. There was no room for failure.The fragrance of leather, polished
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The Billionaire's Hidden Bride
Freda Lewis has spent her life fighting against the odds, scraping her way through college with nothing but grit and determination. But when the world outside proves just as unforgiving, a desperate leap of faith lands her in an unexpected arrangement—a five-year contract marriage to the enigmatic billionaire, Williams Franklin.
Williams needs a wife to secure his position as the rightful heir to the Franklin family empire. Freda needs an escape from her toxic past. It seems like the perfect deal: no strings, no emotions, and a generous payout. But the deeper Freda steps into Williams’ gilded world, the more she uncovers the cracks in his armor—and the secrets that threaten to tear them both apart.
When a shocking revelation exposes Freda’s true identity as the long-lost heir of the powerful Harrington dynasty, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous game of power and betrayal. Torn between her growing feelings for Williams and the family that abandoned her, Freda must decide where her loyalty lies.
But just as Freda begins to carve out her place in this treacherous new world, an unexpected betrayal leaves her questioning everything—and everyone.
Who can Freda trust when her life has been planned from the start? And as the lines between love and duty blur, will she fight for her heart or risk losing everything?
*The truth about Freda’s past is about to change everything… and Williams might not survive the fallout.*
Baca
Chapter: Epilogue: A New Dawn The assurance of a new beginning and the remnants of history were highlighted in a soft golden glow as dawn broke over the vast estate. Freda situated herself at the brink of the balcony, looking out towards the horizon. Her mind was anchored by the constant noise of the waves hitting the jagged shore beneath. Weeks had gone by since the truth was uncovered to everyone. Despite being held responsible for her family's wrongdoings for several weeks, she continued to feel the weight of their decisions bearing down on her. Nevertheless, the atmosphere has shifted now. An alteration. A breath of optimism. The hush was interrupted by the gentle noise of footsteps trailing her. Williams stood there, both reassuring and authoritative. She was pulled back against his chest as his arms wrapped around her waist. He stated, "You're overthinking it." Smiling, she nestled into his embrace. "I can't prevent it." I constantly have thoughts. Nonetheless, you are right. I've been attempting to fix
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Chapter: Chapter 100: Twins of the FlameThe Harrington Estate was burning.From the war room’s shattered windows, Freda could see the inferno crawling across the eastern wing, smoke billowing like a signal to every rival who had ever watched the empire. Firefighters battled the blaze, but they were late—deliberately delayed, most likely by Selene and the faction loyal to Cassian’s legacy.Freda turned from the window, her face streaked with soot and determination.“The vault is waking up,” Grace said from the console. “Whatever Cassian programmed into Protocol Eclipse—it’s already executing.”“What happens if it finishes?” Elias asked, standing beside his sister.Grace’s voice was grim. “Everything Harrington collapses. The companies, the foundations, the inheritance. Our accounts, trusts, holdings—burned to digital ash. You won’t inherit a legacy. You’ll inherit ruin.”Williams reached for Freda’s hand. “There’s still time. If we access the core before the final phase, we can override it—but only if both of you enter the b
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-13
Chapter: Chapter 99: Blood Ties Never LieThe room fell into absolute silence.Freda stood, stunned, unable to form words. Her gaze locked with the stranger at her door—no, not a stranger. Not anymore. His face wasn’t just familiar—it was known. Like a dream half-remembered, engraved deep into the soul.“I—” she started, but her throat tightened.The young man stepped into the room. His movements were careful, calculated, as though afraid the moment would shatter if he moved too quickly. He looked about her age—tall, lean, a quiet intensity behind gray eyes that mirrored Jonathan Harrington’s.“I’m sorry to just... show up like this,” he said quietly. “But my name is Elias Jonathan Harrington. And I think I’m your twin brother.”The name hit her like a hurricane. Elias Jonathan. Named after both their father and grandfather—an ironic twist if it weren’t so heartbreakingly true.“How did you find me?” Freda finally managed.He reached into his coat and pulled out a weathered letter. “This arrived for me on my twenty-third birt
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Chapter: Chapter 98: Echoes in the VaultThe cold air in the Harrington vault bit at Freda’s skin, but she didn’t flinch. Her pulse thudded in her ears as Elias Harrington’s voice echoed through the speaker embedded in the granite walls.“You found the truth,” Elias said, his tone unreadable. “And now you’ll bleed for it.”Williams placed himself in front of Freda instinctively. “You’ve already taken enough. Let her go.”Alex stepped forward, fire in his voice. “You locked away a legacy—buried it underlies. But this ends here.”A soft buzz interrupted them—the massive vault doors groaned and clicked. They weren’t locked in anymore.Freda’s heart jumped. Was this a trap?The doors creaked open slowly, revealing a dim corridor beyond. At the far end, silhouetted in the light stood Elias Harrington—elegant, tall, cloaked in his signature charcoal suit. He looked like a shadow carved out of legacy and guilt.“You’re brave to come,” Elias said, voice reverberating with age and steel. “But bravery alone doesn’t make you worthy.”F
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-12
Chapter: Chapter 97: Beneath the AshesFreda’s breath caught in her throat as the control room plunged into darkness. The hum of machines died. The only sound was the frantic thump of her heartbeat—and the voice."We’ve only just begun."She reached for Williams instinctively, fingers finding his. His grip tightened, anchoring her. On her other side, Grace clicked a flashlight on, casting a beam through the stale air. Dust particles swirled like ghosts. The control panels flickered—faint static pulses, nothing operational.“What the hell was that?” Grace muttered, scanning the corners of the room. “This wasn’t part of Cassian’s theatrics.”Freda’s spine stiffened. “That voice... it wasn’t him. It was different. Younger. Calculated.”“System override,” a mechanical voice droned from a nearby panel. “Engaged. Level Four lockdown initiated. Harrington protocols activated.”Doors slammed shut around them.Williams cursed. “He’s locked us in.”“No.” Grace crouched by the panel, fingers flying across an auxiliary screen. “This i
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-12
Chapter: Chapter 96: The Last ExaminationThe silence in the safe room was too loud. Freda's ears rang with the noise of her heart pounding in her ribcage. The voice had only just stopped, and she remained still, staring at the one who spoke. The words appeared to have gained a life of their own, resonating in her mind. "We've located her."Williams shifted to stand next to her, his stance rigid. "Who is it? "The prototype?" There was an intensity in his voice.With her stomach in knots, Freda nodded slowly. Although she had anticipated this day, the burden of it was nearly too much for her to handle. Her sister, the one born before her, the one designed to be the ideal representation of the Harrington legacy, was here now after her entire life had been a lie. She was coming for what Freda had put so much effort into creating.However, Freda couldn't simply stand by and watch everything happen. Not when she had all she had to fight for at her fingertips. With Williams at her side, no.Grace's clear, concentrated voice cut t
Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-12
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