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I looked down at Gemma as she lay on the floor helplessly. Suddenly, everything felt so pointless."Sell her to the darkest mines in the Southern Isle," I said calmly. "Make her spend the rest of her life working off her debts with her own hands."Gemma's eyes went wide with terror as she heard my words. She started groveling at my feet, begging me for mercy.I didn't even give her another glance as I walked away.Back at my apartment, Luca was already waiting for me."I heard what happened with Gemma," he said as he looked at me. "Did it make you feel any better?"I shook my head. "Not exactly. It just feels like everything is finally over."He wrapped his arms around me from behind. "Then let that chapter close. I'll always be here with you from now on."My phone suddenly rang at this time, and it was an unfamiliar number.When I picked it up, Carlo's weak, hoarse voice came through from the other end. "Rosa… It's me. I was wrong, I really was. So… Please come back, okay?
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My words hit Carlo so hard that he staggered backward, unable to mutter another word.That was right. What had he ever done? Scenes from the past played repeatedly in his mind.I didn't give him another look. Instead, I turned to face the guests. "If I may, I would like to take this opportunity to make an announcement tonight. From this moment on, I, Rosa Shaw, officially accept the Perez Family's invitation. I'll be serving as Luca's personal Consigliere. My past may be tied to the Gutierrez Family, but my future belongs to myself and the Perez Family."My words sent a shockwave through the room.Luca walked up beside me, smiling. Then, he took my hand in front of everyone. "Welcome aboard, my dear Consigliere."I smiled back. "It's my honor, boss."Carlo stared at our joined hands, the light in his eyes finally snuffed out. He dropped to his knees. He seemed to understand what he had really lost for the first time.I leaned down, speaking softly so only he could hear. "C
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The Rivera Family's estate was bright with lights, with well-dressed guests filling up its halls.I walked into the banquet hall wearing the evening gown sent by the Gutierrez Family as I held onto Luca's arm. I instantly drew everyone's attention.The heir of the Perez Family had a date, and she was the former fiancee of the heir of the Gutierrez Family. The gossip alone was enough to confound the crowd.I straightened my back. I had already died once, so what was there to fear?Soon, I spotted Gemma Moreno. After Don Vinnie met with the Don of the Moreno family, the illegitimate daughter was kicked out by her family. Without their protection, she dumped the disgraced Carlo and instead hit it off with a Capo from the Moreno Family.When she saw me with Luca, the smile on her face froze. She stomped over in her heels."What are you doing here, you wench?"Luca stepped in front of me, his voice cold. "Watch your tone. Not just anyone can insult my date."Gemma's arrogance disappe
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"Are you kidding me, Carlo? Am I your free maid or your personal cleaner? Where are all your made men and soldatos? Dead?" I snapped. "Don't push me, Rosa!" Carlo yelled and extended his hand at me.Before he could reach me, a hand came from the side and caught him firmly by the forearm. It was Luca."Carlo. Putting your hands on my people in my territory? That's against the rules, isn't it?" Luca smiled gently, but his grip was firm.Carlo's expression darkened. "Luca Perez? This is between me and her, so stay out of it!""Oh?" Luca raised an eyebrow. "Rosa is working for me now. Her business is my business."The atmosphere was almost burning as the two mafia heirs confronted each other in the middle of the library.Carlo glared at me, then at Luca standing protectively by my side. Jealousy and anger were practically eating him from the inside. "You found someone new so fast, Rosa? Not bad. What? Does he have something I can't give you?"What Carlo said was so offensive tha
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However, I stood on my own and just waved the family doctor off. Then, I walked to Don Vinnie just to bow again. "Thank you, boss. But like I said, my engagement to Carlo ends here."With that, I dragged myself toward the door despite feeling like I would crumble at any time. This time, nobody dared stop me.Behind me, I heard Carlo's angry shout. "Grandfather! Are you just going to let her leave just like that? She's just playing hard to get!"All he got was Don Vinnie's roar. "You piece of…! On your knees! You're not getting up until sunrise!"I checked into the best private hospital.The next day, the butler brought all my things over, including my mother's photo and a credit card with no maximum limit. He also brought a message for me. "Our boss says that the Gutierrez Family will always have your back."When I got out of the hospital, I headed straight for the neighboring city and started my new job at the library. Despite having to sort the books under the sun, I felt a p
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Carlo narrowed his eyes as the entire hallway went silent. Everyone was stunned by my shocking declaration.Don Vinnie stared at me in surprise before turning to look at his sorry excuse of a grandson.Gemma clutched her arm, forgetting to wipe away her tears as her whole face froze in disbelief. For the first time since forever, cracks appeared in Carlo's proud facade. He looked at me like he had just heard the world's biggest joke. "What did you just say? Say it again if you dare!"I held my battered body off the floor and looked at him straight in his eyes icily. "You're free now, Carlo. From today onward, I don't want you anymore. Go marry whoever you want. Make whatever alliances with whatever Families you want. It has nothing to do with me anymore, you hear me?"Carlo's face turned pale before turning into anger. He rushed toward me, looking like he wanted to tear me apart. "Who do you think you're talking to? You're just a dog kept by the Gutierrez Family! Who gave you
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