Francesa has one mission. It is to bring down the De Luca empire from the inside. Disguised as a man named Franco, she earns her place close to the heir she swore to kill. But nothing prepares her for Matteo- the man who gives her the most unforgettable night of her life... and the same man she’s meant to destroy. Matteo can’t forget the mystery woman he had a wild night with. Now, he finds himself drawn to Franco in ways that shake everything he thought he knew about himself. As Francesa uncovers a dark secret that could blow everything apart, the lines between hate and desire blur. Will love ruin her revenge or save her from it?
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I instantly fell in love with my bosses the first time I saw them. I mean, who wouldn’t? They were ridiculously handsome, sharply dressed, and oozed the confidence that made you forget how to breathe. They were billionaire twin brothers: Alex and Asher Anderson, the ruthless young tech gurus tearing Wall Street apart one deal at a time. So yeah, I was thrilled to be hired as their executive personal assistant. That is, until I actually met them. I realized they were complete jerks the second I walked into their office. Arrogant. Cold. Insufferably demanding. They made me question all my life choices. I should’ve quit, but the paycheck? Too damn good. Now, two years later, I’ve grown used to them and learned their routines, moods, and tempers. I've adapted and survived. But this morning, everything changed. An email was sent to everyone at the company: Due to a contagious flu spreading through the office, all employees will work remotely until further notice. At first, I was thrilled, finally a break from their icy glares. But then came the catch. As the executive assistant to the CEOs, Ivy Patterson will continue in-person support. Please report to their Seattle residence effective immediately. Great. Just great. I packed a small suitcase with enough clothes to last a few days and drove to their estate in Seattle. The house was bigger than I expected. More like a mansion ripped straight from a billionaire’s fantasy. The massive front gate opened automatically as I approached, and I drove in slowly, taking it all in. The house was modern and sleek yet somehow still warm. It screamed power. As I stepped out of my car, the front door swung open, and Asher was standing there, waiting for me. For the first time since I met him, he looked human. No suit. No tie. Just jeans and a fitted grey t-shirt that clung to his toned frame. His messy dark hair looked freshly tousled, and his face was free of that usual smug expression. God help me, he looked hot. “Ivy, glad you could make it,” he said, flashing a grin that made my stomach flip. He stepped aside, motioning for me to come in. “It’s part of my job, Mr. Anderson,” I said as I walked past him. “You can call us by our names. We’re not at work anymore,” he replied casually. “Alright, Mr—” I caught myself as he raised an eyebrow. “I mean, Asher,” I corrected. “That’s my girl,” he said with a wink. My girl. The words hit me like warm honey. Why did I suddenly feel like blushing? Just then, Alex walked into the room. Shirtless. My eyes widened. He wore nothing but a pair of low-slung jeans that hugged his hips and left little to the imagination. His abs were perfectly sculpted, and every line and dip of muscle was on full display. Holy. Shit. I was shamelessly staring at his V-line, mouth slightly open, until— “You’ve got a little drool there,” Asher teased, biting back a laugh. Heat rushed to my face as I tore my gaze away, mortified. Alex, of course, looked completely unfazed. After a few awkward pleasantries, both of them escorted me upstairs to my guest room. It was breathtaking—floor-to-ceiling windows, soft sheets, and a private bathroom that looked like a spa. “If you need anything,” Asher said, pausing at the door, “my room’s at the end of the hallway.” He winked before walking off. And just like that, I realized something: I might not survive this week. At least not with my sanity intact. Asher disappeared down the hallway, leaving me alone with my racing thoughts and a flutter in my stomach I couldn’t quite shake. I took a deep breath and stepped into the room. It was stunning—soft cream walls, a king-sized bed draped in silken sheets, and a chandelier that sparkled like a sky full of stars. I set my suitcase down on the bench at the foot of the bed and began unpacking slowly, trying to ignore the heat crawling across my skin. But damn it, I could still see Alex’s abs in my mind. The man looked like sin dipped in sunlight. And Asher? That wink had no business making me feel that warm. After changing into something more appropriate, black leggings and a fitted white top, I pulled my hair into a loose bun and left the room. I needed to focus. I was here to work, not daydream about bending over the kitchen island while one of them whispered filthy promises in my ear. No. Stop it, Ivy. I made my way downstairs. The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. Jazz music played low from hidden speakers. The house felt too calm for what it was doing to my pulse. I found them both in the living room. Alex was lounging on the leather sofa, now wearing a plain black shirt that still hugged every muscle like it was custom-made for his sinfully broad chest. Asher was at the bar area, two laptops open and a stack of papers spread out between two mugs. “Ready to work?” he asked, eyes roaming my body for a second too long. I nodded. “Of course. Where should I set up?” Alex patted the space beside him on the couch. “Right here. Between us.” Between them? I walked over slowly, careful not to show the panic or the thrill stirring beneath my skin. I sat down, only to realize how close they both were. I was sandwiched between pure testosterone and heat radiating from both sides. Alex handed me a tablet, his fingers brushing mine. His touch was electric, even that small contact sending a shiver down my spine. “We need you to review the Q3 investor report,” he said in a low voice. “And we might have a few… additional tasks for you later.” He didn’t mean paperwork, I could tell. I tried to stay calm, but the way his voice dipped and his eyes lingered on my lips made my thighs clench involuntarily. Asher leaned closer, his breath warm against my ear. “You’re tense, Ivy. Relax. You’re home.” Home? This wasn’t home. This was a lion’s den. And I was the prey. Still, I nodded, trying to play it cool. “Okay. Let’s work.” For the next thirty minutes, we reviewed spreadsheets, answered emails, and discussed logistics. It was regular, routine, and professional… if you ignored the tension thick enough to slice with a knife. Then it happened. I leaned forward to reach for a file on the coffee table and felt a warm hand on my lower back. Asher. I froze. He didn’t move it. He just let it rest there, firm and possessive, not inappropriate, but not innocent. “I’ve always liked watching you work,” he murmured beside me. I turned slightly, about to respond, but then Alex’s hand brushed my thigh slowly, deliberately, lingering. “Very focused,” Alex added, his voice a husky rumble. “And very… distracting.” My lips parted, breath hitching. This wasn’t happening. This couldn’t be happening. But it was. “You guys—” I started, heart pounding. Asher gently took the tablet from my hands and set it aside. “There is no more work for today.” Alex leaned in closer. “You’ve been working hard for us for two years. Don’t you think it’s time we reward you?” My throat went dry. “Reward me how?” They didn’t answer. Instead, Asher leaned forward, his hand sliding up my spine to cradle the back of my neck. His lips hovered just a breath from mine. His eyes searched for me, asking permission. I didn’t pull away. His mouth met mine hot, firm, and so utterly consuming I forgot how to breathe. I melted into the kiss, gripping his shirt, arching toward him like I’d been starving for this. Then Alex’s hand gripped my thigh harder, turning me toward him. The moment Asher pulled back, Alex claimed my lips, rougher, deeper, needier. I gasped into his mouth as his fingers dug into my waist. I was being kissed by both of them. And I liked it. No, I craved it. When they finally pulled back, I was breathless, lips swollen, heart thundering in my chest. Asher’s voice was low and full of heat. “You’re ours now, Ivy.” “And we don’t plan to share you with the world,” Alex added. “Only with each other.”Francesa’s POV My body went stiff. This was the kind of stiff that coiled beneath your skin like a snake, waiting to strike. The man who’d led us in leaned toward the heir and spoke in low tones. The bastard didn’t even look our way. He was arrogant and relaxed. Like none of us were a threat. Pity. I should’ve slit his throat when I had the chance. Right after he made me come so hard I forgot my damn name. My jaw ticked. If I’d known he was the heir back then, I’d have gutted him. slowly and lovingly. Maybe hummed a lullaby while his intestines spilled out like ribbon. How the hell did I miss this in the files? No way a face like that just slipped past me. Pathetic. My thoughts were cut short when the older man turned back to us and barked, “Line up.” We did. I slid into position, a picture of calm confidence, masking the blade coiled beneath my skin. The heir’s gaze swept across us with calculating, and piercing eyes. It looked bored. He wouldn’t recognize me. We’d fucked
Francesa’s POVTwo weeks laterI adjusted the collar of my crisp black shirt, rolling my shoulders as I took in my reflection. The brown contacts dulled the intensity of my usual violet eyes, and the short, tousled wig completed the disguise. Dressed in a fitted suit with a masculine cut, I could pass for a man without question because of my athletic build.They won’t suspect a thing.And I couldn’t afford any more distractions.Especially not after that night.God.That stupid, reckless night.I told myself I’d never go to a party again.Never again let Claudia’s chaotic energy pull me into some glittering hellhole packed with sweat and lust and too many drunk souls with no sense of danger.And yet, I was getting drunk.Letting my guard down like a fucking idiot.But what really kept me up afterward…Was him.Some stranger with a voice so deep and a touch that fried my brain like static on wet skin.I didn’t even bother to ask his name.Didn’t care. Just bodies colliding in the dark
Matteo’s POV The only reason I came to this circus of flashing lights and sweating bodies was to see the owner of the club. One of my best friends, unfortunately. He’d been pestering me to show up for weeks.. So I showed up reluctantly. Half-expecting to be bored out of my goddamn mind. Then she ran into me. Correction, she slammed into my chest like the universe had just tripped and fallen into my arms. My first reaction? Annoyance. Obviously. People don’t bump into me. Not unless they want to lose something important—like teeth. Or lungs. But her scent. Fuck. It hit me like a blade pressed against skin. It was so unexpected and sharp, beautiful in the way poisons are beautiful. A subtle blend of danger and sweetness. Spice and smoke and something feral beneath it all. I looked down, and hell opened a door. Shoulder-length hair, slightly mussed from dancing. Light caramel skin kissed by the chaos of neon strobes. And unnatural and haunting violet eyes. They pinne
Francesa’s POV Later…It’s the weekend. And I am at the club. The music was too loud. Like someone had handed a malfunctioning speaker system to a drunk DJ and told him to blast it until the walls cracked. Strobe lights danced like frantic lightning across the bodies grinding on the floor. Perfume thick enough to choke a corpse. And in the middle of it all, there is me. Sitting in the darkest corner, a glass of something I wasn’t drinking resting in my hand. I twirled the stem with two fingers, watching the amber liquid swirl like it might offer me answers. It didn’t. Nothing did. Not when that instruction the chairman gave me with that folder still ringing in my head like a second heartbeat. Her. I pressed my tongue against the inside of my cheek, my jaw tightening. Why the hell was I here? Because someone thought I needed to “blend in,” “recharge,” or whatever delusional excuse passed for getting us all drunk in one location with no target in sight. I hated part
Francesa’s POV I love torture. Ah, got you there. You didn’t even let me finish. I meant what I said, don’t confuse yourself. I love inflicting torture. On whom you may ask. My victims. I don’t need to talk much; my actions speak for themselves. Right now, I am perched on a branch high within the shadows of a massive oak tree, my dark outfit blending effortlessly with the night. The security guards patrolled at tight intervals. They are well-trained and armed. I will give them that. But they are yet to meet me. Cameras spun with precision, the infrared sensors flashing red lights at short intervals. They were sleek drones, military-grade toys scanning the perimeter. This man must have thought they were his ultimate defense. Isn’t that cute? I deployed a small device no larger than a coin. The pulse from the electromagnetic jammer swept through the air, causing the drones to lose their purpose, moving so aimlessly like blind insects. A ripple of static crackled through
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