LOGINI'm married to Don Antonio Gallo for ten years. My hands, which are originally meant to play the piano, have learned to assemble guns and take apart bombs for him. I was there with Antonio when he was just a lowly criminal, and I witnessed his entire journey to the summit, where he claimed the throne as the king of the underground casino. But right after Antonio becomes successful in life, he gets infatuated with a pure and innocent maiden from the slums. That maiden is Silvia Bianchi. She was delivered to Antonio's bed like cargo. A maiden like her is as pure as an angel, yet so delicate like porcelain. For the first time ever, Antonio, who's already used to bloodshed and violence, gets a taste of addiction. He's really good at hiding her presence. I only find out about it when I accidentally come across him and Silvia attending a prenatal checkup together. When I break down and demand an explanation from Antonio, he just hands over a divorce agreement nonchalantly. "Silvia doesn't have anyone to rely on, nor does she have a home to go back to. Once she has a proper title, she and her baby won't get bullied anymore. "If you sign this document, I'll give you 20% of my shares. Once Silvia gives birth to her baby, I'll make sure that the baby acknowledges you as their mother as well. Consider this my compensation to you." Of course, I can't accept it at all. I end up slapping Silvia on the face during her baby's first party. That night, my younger brother, Paolo Romano, gets crippled and strapped to the front of an armored truck. "This is the lesson you shall learn for hurting Silvia, Valentina!" I kneel on the ground and beg Antonio to stop. But the moment the engine starts, I feel Paolo's blood being sprayed all over my face. Sharp pain flares from my abdomen immediately. I can only clutch it while screaming hysterically before passing out. When I open my eyes again, I've returned to the day Antonio and Silvia are attending a prenatal checkup together. This time, I no longer ask Antonio any questions. Instead, I secretly sell all of the jewelry I've secretly kept and buy myself two plane tickets. Now, I just want to escape from Antonio with Paolo by my side.
View MoreValentina's POVMy right hand underwent three surgeries, and I spent five months in a rehabilitation center in New Troy. Every night, when the pain woke me, I went up to the rooftop to clear my head. That was where I met Sergio Lombardi. He had broken his leg in a ski race, yet he still sneaked onto the rooftop for a drink, making sure his doctors didn't find out. I asked if he had won. "Of course. I won by just 0.01 seconds," he answered with a cocky grin. "I could never lose, Valentina."On the day I was discharged, Sergio handed me a love letter, his cheeks flushed. For the first time in a long while, my heart seemed to stir. Later, I learned that he was the youngest son of a mafia family in New Troy, raised under the Lombardis' watchful eyes. Whenever he spoke of the family business, his eyes glinted with eagerness.I was drawn to Sergio, but the ghosts of my past kept me at arm's length. After that, I took a part-time job at a piano academy, and he picked me up afte
Third-person POVSilvia panicked and tried to bolt back to her room. However, Antonio caught up with her in just a few strides and seized her wrist.Her body shook uncontrollably as she struggled with all her might, tears streaming down her cheeks. Antonio tightened his grip, his voice firm as he tried to reassure her. "Don't be afraid, Silvia. He hurt you. I was only teaching him a lesson.""N-No! That's not what happened!" Silvia stared at him. "That day, it was Valentina who saved me. They were trying to hurt me, and she shielded me behind her! She's such a good person. How could I ever betray her?"A flicker of panic crossed Antonio's eyes. Clearly, Silvia knew now she was his lover. Still, he tried to explain. "I didn't mean to lie to you. Now, you're the only one I—"Silvia shook her head desperately and broke free from his grip. "Do you know why Valentina went to the church that day?""Why?" Antonio asked, a sense of dread rising within him. "She went there to pray f
Third-person POVThe next day, Antonio accompanied Silvia to her prenatal checkup. On the drive back, she ventured the question gently. "Antonio, the doctor says the baby's doing well. Does that mean we can finally have the wedding?"In the past, he would have been over the moon. But now, he felt a flicker of irritation. Antonio lowered his head and pressed a kiss to the top of Silvia's head. "I've been busy with the casino lately. Has this been hard on you?""I just want to know when we'll get married."Silvia looked up at him, her eyes clouded with sadness. She added, "If you don't love me… I can leave."Antonio fell silent for a moment, then replied without much thought, "Next week. We'll have the ceremony next week. Don't worry about it. Just take care of yourself and the baby, okay?"…Back at the casino, Silvia slipped into the records vault while Antonio was in a meeting. None of the guards dared stop her.But no matter how thoroughly she searched, she couldn't find
Third-person POVThat day, after dealing with traitors at the casino, Antonio was about to pick up a small cake for Silvia as usual. Right then, a sound playing from the store attendant's phone caught his attention. "Excuse me. May I see that?" he asked.The store attendant looked up in surprise and hesitated for a beat before handing the phone to Antonio. It was a viral video with millions of likes. At the center of the recital hall, a woman in a striking red dress played "The Evermore Marriage", her focus absolute. She was like a rose in full bloom, fierce and radiant.No matter how grainy the footage was, Antonio recognized her at once. It was Valentina. He could hear his heart hammering in his chest as one memory after another of Valentina came rushing back. The first time they met, Antonio was covered in blood, and she appeared in a white dress, like an angel stepping into his darkness. She was only 18 then. Later, he had risked his life to keep her in the underwo






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