เข้าสู่ระบบThere’s a thin line between desperation and destiny ****** Sophia Jenkins has lived her life in the shadows of hardship. At 23, she juggles multiple jobs, trying to lift her family out of debt while caring for her terminally ill mother. Her only dream is to escape the weight of her broken home and rewrite her family’s fate. But fate had other plans. On her birthday, when relentless debt collectors humiliate her and her father, Sophia’s world shatters—until a mysterious man steps out of a sleek black car, commanding the chaos with nothing but his presence. Leonard Morano. At 40, Leonard is the ruthless head of the Morano mafia empire, a billionaire controlling over a hundred businesses and underground casinos. What no one knows is that he was once Martin Jenkins’ best friend—and the man who silently watched Sophia grow from afar before vanishing when she was fifteen. Now, he’s back. And he’s not offering help. He’s demanding marriage. With the chilling words, “Marry me, and I will smash every obstacle in your way,” Leo pulls her into a world of luxury, power, and deadly secrets. But can Sophia survive the dark underworld Leo rules? Can love truly bloom in the cracks of fear, obligation, and a past that refuses to stay buried?
ดูเพิ่มเติมSophia’s POVIt had been two month since the baby shower, a month since Leonard slipped that ring on my finger again under the stars and made me feel like the happiest woman alive. Life in the Morano mansion had changed since then. The house no longer felt like a cage—it felt like a home. The staff, Grace especially, treated me less like the master’s wife and more like family. And Leonard… Leonard had softened in ways I never thought possible.But today, none of that mattered.Today, my hormones were driving me crazy.“Leonard,” I said, dragging out his name like a child begging for candy as I chased him around the room. My swollen belly made me slower than usual, but determination gave me speed. “Stop running from me.”He chuckled, dodging my attempt to grab his arm. He still had that smug, playful smirk that drove me insane. “Sophia, I told you. Let me finish this first. These documents won’t sign themselves.” He waved a folder in his hand as he tried to stay out of my reach. “You’l
Sophia’s POVLeonard’s hand was warm against mine as he guided me up the narrow stairs. I could hear faint music drifting upward, and the cool night air brushed against my face as the door opened. When I stepped out onto the rooftop, I froze.Soft golden lights hung in perfect rows, swaying gently in the night breeze. Candles flickered on every corner, casting a warm glow that made the rooftop look like something out of a dream. White and silver ribbons danced in the air, tied to pillars, and in the middle stood a small table with a bouquet of roses.I gasped, my hand instinctively covering my mouth. “Leonard… this is… this is beautiful. You really… you really did all this?”He smiled, his deep voice warm. “For you. And for our baby.”My eyes blurred with sudden tears. I turned toward him, my heart tightening. “You already gave me a surprise with the baby shower earlier, and now this rooftop… Leonard, you really spent a lot of time and effort. You didn’t have to—”“I wanted to.” He st
Sophia’s POV“Careful, madam… just a few more steps.” Grace’s gentle voice guided me as I felt her hand steadying my arm.My eyes were still covered with the blindfold she had stubbornly tied earlier. I had been asking questions non-stop, but no one was answering me directly. The soft shuffling of feet around me told me there were others—probably the maids, helping guide me.“Grace, at least tell me where we’re going. This is unfair,” I complained, my hands instinctively moving over my growing belly.She giggled mischievously. “If I tell you, it won’t be a surprise anymore. Just be patient, ma. You’ll love it.”I sighed, puffing my cheeks. “I don’t like surprises.”“Yes, you do,” Grace teased, tightening her grip as I slowly descended the stairs. “You just like to act like you don’t.”“Grace…” I dragged her name in protest.“Almost there,” she whispered in excitement.The air around us shifted the moment we reached the last step. I could hear faint murmurs, the shuffling of many feet,
Sophia’s POV"How are you feeling?" Dr. Asher asked as he checked my pulse, his voice calm, steady, and professional. His fingers were warm against my wrist, pressing gently as if he could read not only the rhythm of my heart but the weight of my emotions."I'm fine," I replied softly, my voice low but steady.He tilted his head slightly, his eyes narrowing in quiet assessment. "Are you feeding well? Taking care of yourself? And the child in your womb?"I managed a small smile. "Yes, doctor. I’m eating fine and resting as much as I can."He nodded, though his expression showed he wasn’t entirely convinced. "That’s good. But listen carefully, Sophia," he said, lowering his voice as if his words carried a heavier truth. "Don’t stress yourself too much. Your health and the baby’s health depend on it. Always eat on time, don’t skip meals, and make sure to take your supplements.""I will," I assured him, though a lump had begun to form in my throat.The room was quiet, too quiet, except fo
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