Betrayed by blood… Abandoned by family… Rescued by the Mafia! “You should’ve just died with your mother, it would have made things so much easier." My stomach dropped. She meant it… she really meant it. “In fact, I have an idea! Why don't you just die right now?" ________________________________ Miley had her entire life planned out: destined to inherit her late mother’s iconic fashion empire, she wanted to become a successful designer, then marry her childhood sweetheart and live happily ever after— But on the very day that's supposed to mark the beginning of her fairytale, her life ends up unraveling from the seams… Facing a betrayal from every last person she ever trusted, Miley is left as nothing more than a living corpse… declared dead and arranged to be sold to a brothel. With the hopes of living her dream, Miley found herself trapped inside a Nightmare. Until she runs into a dangerous man— rumored to have murdered every single family member in cold blood to claim his title of Mafia King. She made a deal with the Devil, to destroy her monsters… In a world of secrets and scars, can two broken souls stitch together a new legacy?
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The wind was howling loudly as I helplessly thrashed my arms and legs in the air, but it was pointless. Moments later, I crashed into the icy waters. My stomach lurched, and my heart almost stopped due to the shockingly cold temperature of the water. The last thing I saw before the sea pulled me towards its core, was Archie’s wide eyes bursting with shock. Was this really the happiest day of my life… the day I had dreamed of for so long? So how did it turn into a nightmare? ————— Half an hour ago: The deck of the luxury yacht was alive with music and laughter. The guests were milling about as the Italian coastline stretched endlessly beyond the deck, waves crashing against the rocks below. I stood under the twinkling lights, dressed in the gown that was custom-made for me as per Archie's preferences. But I still couldn’t shake the feeling of unease creeping up my spine. I glanced at my phone, the unanswered messages glaring back at me. No, I guess I was just allowing my nervousness to mess with my head. Today was going to be perfect! And why wouldn't it be? Archie and I were going to start a new chapter of our lives today. We would officially become partners in front of everyone we knew. "Hey! Whoa, don't you look amazing today…!” Jasmine, a friend from college, was looking at me with smiling eyes, pulling me out of my thoughts. I forced a smile. "Thank you, I'm so glad you could come! I really appreciate it." “Oh come on! How could I miss the engagement of our ideal couple? But Miley, how did you end up hosting the party here? I thought you hated this country." “Well, that was a long time ago, wasn't it?” I let out a chuckle, adding; “My likes and dislikes have changed now, but I'm surprised you still remember it.” At least the last sentence wasn't a lie, but almost everything else I had said was. I still didn't like this place at all, but Archie had insisted on holding our engagement here. And I had agreed, like always. Because as long as I had the man I loved by my side, everything would be okay. I just wasn't feeling very sure of it right now. "And those guests, they don't seem like your usual crowd. How did you end up inviting them?” Jasmine spoke up again, and I followed her gaze towards a group of unfamiliar guests standing near the bar. The group was dressed formally, like the rest of the guests, but there was something off about them… I had no idea why Archie invited them to our private celebration. They didn’t belong here, or maybe it was just me. Maybe I couldn't get my anxiety under control because Archie was busy somewhere, and I was feeling completely out of place in this godforsaken country! Before I could answer Jasmine, my phone buzzed. “Come to room 358, it's urgent.” I quickly read the message, and gave Jasmine my first genuine smile of the day. “Archie is calling for me, I should go. You stay here and enjoy the party, okay?” “Oh, wow! You're gonna leave me here and go to him? Miley, I'm so jealous. You two are so close even after eight years together!” Jasmine added with a laugh, “Just like our college days, Archie can’t bear to be apart from you… or your sister, right?” I ignored the discomfort that jabbed into my chest at her last remark. Lately, my friends’ comments always left me feeling more uneasy than anything else. That's one of the reasons I preferred to spend more time with Archie. But even then, our private moments were always interrupted by Emily… my sister. Well, she wasn't my sister by blood, but she was technically family. Shortly after my mom passed away, Emily had come into our lives like a lost kitten. She was the daughter of my dad’s old friend, who had also passed away unexpectedly. That was all it took to melt my heart. Who else could understand the pain of losing a parent better than me? And from then on, I started treating Emily like my own little sister. She was really timid and frail, so I always included her in our games. I wanted her to feel like she was a part of our family too! But as Emily grew more comfortable and confident, it was only natural that we drifted apart. We didn't have much in common, and as a result, we had completely different circles of friends. Except for Archie. I had seen Archie and Emily playing and laughing together far too many times. Emily needed someone to lean on, and while we could never become as close as real sisters, Archie was the one person she could share everything with. He was just the type of person who got along with everyone, cared for everyone, without caring for his own comfort. Like the one time Emily had taken my phone from my room, and when I chased after her to take it back, she tried to run away and accidentally pushed me down the stairs. I tumbled down the stairs, landing in a heap at the bottom of the staircase, blood pooling around me. I had broken my leg, and before I could process my own pain, Emily came rushing over and burst into tears. “Oh my God! Daddy! Archie! Someone please help, there is so much blood! Help, is someone here?!” On hearing her screams, Archie came rushing to her side. “Archie, Miley fell down! She's so clumsy… I tried to save her but she just fell down! I'm feeling nauseous… there's blood… I don't feel well…” After shouting at the top of her lungs, she fainted in his arms, too scared of seeing the blood that she herself was responsible for. Archie was so distressed on her behalf that he carried her to the hospital… leaving me lying there, with my leg still bleeding and covered in bruises.Miley's POVI held Tulio a little tighter, brushing his damp hair from his forehead, letting the warmth of my body try to chase away the tremors of fever and fear. Nico’s presence was a constant shadow of strength beside me, his hand occasionally brushing mine, a silent reassurance that he was already thinking three steps ahead. I watched Tulio’s small chest rise and fall, eyes fluttering in shallow sleep, and I couldn’t stop myself from running through every possible scenario in my head—every moment Emily might have had to tamper with the cookies, every opportunity she could have used to hurt him.Minutes later, Nico’s phone buzzed sharply. He glanced at the screen and his jaw tightened. “Right,” he muttered, then dialed a number. I could hear only fragments—low, clipped words, a voice giving information quickly—but the impact of the call made Nico’s expression darken further.“What is it?” I asked, my voice tight.“She’s been spotted,” he said, his tone low and dangerous. “Near the
Miley's POV I stayed close to Tulio as Nico dialed his phone again, the low hum of his tone reminding me that he was already calculating the next move, even as I wrestled with the fear coiling in my chest. Tulio had finally settled against the pillows, small arms clutching at my shirt, eyes half-lidded but still restless. He muttered something about the cookies again, but it was indistinct, half-dream, half-memory.Nico’s phone buzzed with a call back. He answered curtly, his voice shifting to the sharp edge I knew meant business. I tried not to listen too closely, but the words reached me anyway, laced with that lethal calm he always carried.“Yes… yes, what do you have?” His eyes sharpened, scanning Tulio and the room as if nothing could escape him. “Where? Show me everything.” He listened, nodding slowly. Then he spoke again, this time his voice low and lethal. “She was spotted… near the bakeries on Church Street… yes, multiple times over the past few days. Good. Keep tracking, do
Miley's POVThe bedroom was warm, scented with the faint aroma of vanilla and lavender from the candles Nico insisted on lighting, and I felt the softness of the sheets beneath me as his hands traced my back in slow, deliberate patterns. His touch was electric, leaving trails of fire wherever it lingered, and I leaned into him instinctively, letting my head rest against his chest. The quiet hum of the city outside seemed distant, irrelevant. All that mattered was the heat of him, the low rumble of his voice as he whispered my name like it was a spell.“I’ve missed you,” he murmured, lips brushing against my temple, a soft feathering that made my stomach twist and my pulse quicken. I had missed him, too, more than I had allowed myself to admit. Life in the company, the constant chess game with Emily lurking on the sidelines, had worn me down in ways I hadn’t fully realized until now, until Nico’s presence reminded me of what it felt like to be untouchable, unstoppable, and yet utterly
Miley's POVI sipped the last of my coffee, letting the warmth settle through me as Nico leaned against the kitchen counter, eyes fixed on me in that way that made my pulse stutter every time. “You ready?” he asked, voice low, teasing, but there was an undercurrent of steel I couldn’t ignore.“Ready as I’ll ever be,” I said, setting the mug down. My fingers lingered on the rim, steadying myself. “Emily’s going to try something today. I can feel it.”He smirked, pushing off the counter to walk toward me. “Then we make sure she fails. Together.” He slipped an arm around my waist, pulling me close. “Nothing touches my Angel.”I shivered at the possessiveness, but the reminder of our last night gave me courage. “Good,” I murmured. “Because the first crisis hits the moment we walk in.”He raised a brow. “Already?”“Yes,” I said. “The first supplier sent a panic email about fabric shortages. They claim their dye machine broke, but I have a feeling—call it intuition—that someone’s trying to
Miley's POVThe city lights spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows of our penthouse, painting streaks of gold and amber across the marble floors. I had just returned from the office, still buzzing from a day of crises narrowly avoided, when I felt him behind me before I even heard him. Nico. Always like a shadow, always more than just presence—he was a force.“Long day,” he murmured into my ear, his warm breath sending shivers down my spine.I stiffened for a moment, pretending to remain composed. “The usual,” I said, trying to sound casual as I set my bag down. But my pulse betrayed me. His hand brushed mine as he stepped closer, his fingers trailing lightly, almost teasingly, along my arm.“Usual doesn’t usually leave you looking like you’re about to collapse,” he said, his voice deep, velvety, and commanding all at once.I swallowed, the weight of his gaze making me ache in ways that had nothing to do with work. “I’m fine,” I whispered, but the words sounded hollow even to my
Miley's POVThe morning sunlight filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, and I couldn’t help but take a deep breath. After yesterday’s chaos, I knew today would demand every ounce of focus I had, and yet, as I sipped my coffee, I allowed myself a small smile. Tulio bounced ahead of me in the lobby, already trying to balance his lunchbox on his head like it was a crown. “Angel, look! I’m the king of lunch!” he declared. I chuckled, ruffling his hair. “Careful, Your Majesty, don’t trip over your kingdom.” He laughed and ran ahead, leaving a trail of giggles and the faint aroma of chocolate cookies. Even in the midst of a stormy business week, little moments like this reminded me why I fought so hard—for control, yes, but also for them.Nico followed silently behind, his presence a steady anchor. He gave me a quick nod as we entered the elevator, and I felt my chest ease slightly. Yesterday had been intense, and though we had handled multiple crises, I knew Emily wou
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