Shadow Heiress

Shadow Heiress

By:  Nellie Ivan  Ongoing
Language: English
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From the moment Juno Genovese could understand right from wrong, her life was a shadowed existence. Born into the great Genovese dynasty as a twin, she was deemed unimportant, her existence measured solely in service to her younger brother's life and future. Her identity, forged to masquerade as her brother, living as his perfect stand-in, preparing him for his eventual rise as the 'heir' to their family's empire. But fate had other plans. A sudden attack ravaged the world she had known, the walls of the carefully constructed world her parents thrust her into, came crumbling around her. Torn from the hands of her family and thrust into a life-changing situation. Mistaken for the heir apparent, Juno found herself in the clutches of Vito Costello, the enigmatic and fiercely intelligent heir to the rival Costello Conglomerate. Trapped in a web of intrigue and danger, Juno found herself deciding between loyalty to her family and the irresistible pull of a forbidden connection with Vito. And as her bond with Vito deepened, Juno discovered not only her own strength and stability, but also the murky depths of the world she had been thrust into. Betrayal lurked in every corner, secrets whispered like poison, and the thin line between ally and foe blurred more each day. In this immersing tale of deception, hearts, and redemption, Juno Genovese takes the highway as she fights for her freedom, identity, and finally, her own future.

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51 Chapters

Chapter 1 - Twin Burden

Being born into existence, I found myself destined to live in a world ruled by tradition. How? You may ask. I was born eight minutes before my brother, Dion, making me the invisible twin in a lineage obsessed with male dominance.In the Mafia world, the Genovese Empire, our family stood as one the most ancient and powerful clans in the country. Known for a multitude of infamous deeds, we held dominion over numerous smaller groups as well as having a strong hold over their activities.My parents, being staunch believers of tradition, upheld the age-long belief that only male children could ascend as the Heir apparent, sentencing me to a life concealed from the spotlight. Being raised in a Mafia household, as a female wasn’t easy, it was even worse knowing you had only one reason for being alive, one function. It was my assigned duty to protect my brother with my life. Growing up as kids, Dion and I were never really close, despite being twins we hardly ever saw or played with each ot
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Chapter 2 - Expectations

As I lay in bed, the relief I felt was second to none, I was sweaty, and my body was in pain from the usual training sessions. I desperately needed a shower but was too exhausted for that right now. Training usually took place multiple times a week and could go on for hours and hours, my tutors never took a chill pill with me.The halls were quiet, dimly lit, holding secrets and lessons from years down the line. Finally getting up to get a bath, letting the water run down my body washing off the evidence of my hard work, my mind slipped. Flashbacks from my childhood to my present painted pictures that were deeply intertwined with the mysterious world of the Mafia. As I began to understand the world around me, I discovered it wasn't like other kids' lives. Instead of the usual play and innocence, my days were about learning combat and survival strategies, lessons that weren't part of a normal childhood.My teachers were secretive figures tied to our family's history. They didn't teach
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Chapter 3 - Attack

Deciding to act on instinct, I quietly stepped back into my room pretending to be asleep. It was a tradition for me to keep arms at every spot because you never know when danger could come knocking; apparently in my case danger was already waiting for me.I strained my ears to hear anything out of the ordinary, and though it was faint, I could hear the sound of my doorknob being turned. Someone was trying to break in, because no one in this family knocked, they barged in as they pleased, uncaring as to what I was doing. The fact that the doorknob was being slowly turned told me that it was an intruder and I gripped the knife under my pillow with one hand and my pillow in the other.Hearing my door creek, my heart racing with anxiety and adrenaline, I readied myself. There were only two sets of footsteps, their heavy boots weren't exactly keeping their presence masked as they thudded on the floor. When I sensed that one of the men was above me, I quickly jumped into action.Turning, I
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Chapter 4 - Prisoner

Waking up with a start, I figured I was in an unfamiliar room. I suddenly remembered the actions that took place earlier. Why did I suddenly sleep off? I probably just made my situation worse. I desperately needed to know where I was.Looking around I noticed that this was a warehouse, which means it's spacious and easy to hear things going on. I could also notice a few security cameras. I was being watched. If I had any chance at getting out of here, I was going to have to either do it silently or take risks.I needed to think of a plan out of here so I had to endure whatever I was going to pass through. After a few days of being in captivity as my brother, it was the first time I've gone a full stretch being at it. At home in the privacy of my room, I could be myself, although I wasn’t sure how long I'd been in this room, from the times I've watched the sun go up and down from the barely there window, I figured I might have been here for at least three to four days or more.I was f
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Chapter 5 - Rendezvous

This has to be the boss the guards were talking about earlier. I suddenly felt hot tears in my throat almost choking me, I felt trapped. “This wasn’t the time to cry and I didn't want to die now,” I thought to myself. I needed to be strong and find a way out of here, I needed to live.I decided that since he didn't know exactly where I was, the aspect of surprise was my greatest friend. I stayed put and heard him audibly sigh before his footsteps started coming closer.As soon as I deemed the man's footsteps close enough, I curled my fist and threw it with all of my might. The punch landed in the center of his face and as soon as he was on the ground, I hopped over these boxes and dashed to the door. I also made sure to fire a few warning shots around him so that he would have difficulty reaching me. Busting out and slamming the door shut behind me, I saw some guy getting ready to come in, probably because he heard my shots. Before he could do anything, I ran up to him with the gun i
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Chapter 6 - Surprise Visit

Walking for so long was undoubtedly taking its toll on me, I didn’t have any idea of what the time was now. All I knew and could see was that it was completely dark and I was so famished. Even with all these, I needed to walk some more because I had to put as much distance as I could between me and my family’s estate. By now, there weren't many people outside at this time, just a few strays or workers trying to get back home. After walking a few minutes more, a sign lit up ahead catching my attention, a motel. I could finally get that rest I needed.Doubling my steps towards the worn down building, on getting to the front desk was a young lady maybe around my age or a little bit older busy on her phone. When I stopped in front of her, she looked up at me, turning the phone off."Hello there," she greeted, smiling broadly probably assuming I was a man and I nodded."I'd like a room for one please," I said and she nodded before opening a book and pushing it towards me."I just need y
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Chapter 7 - Deal or Deal?

The room was beginning to feel a little bit chilly because the current tension was at its max as I glared at this man who was just looking back at me with an analyzing look. I wasn't bothered by the fact that he was scrutinizing every detail of my body, I was more disturbed by the fact that he was so relaxed. You'd think he'd be on guard just like I was but he just made himself feel right at home.For the time being, I decided to feed my eyes just a little, I guess you could say he was a decent-looking human being, his cologne occupying every corner of the room, light green eyes, his hair that of a deep brown, and in a slick back, his broad shoulders.I could see some kind of tattoo peeking out from his collar and for a second wondered what exactly it could be. Realizing I was going a little too far I had to shake those thoughts out of my head.I wasn't going to know him long enough or well enough to ever find out nor did I want to."I know we may have gotten off from a bad start, wi
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Chapter 8 - Dangerous dance

VITO’S POV"Boss, you can’t do this" I sighed in response as Tony looked at me in disbelief. Right here with me were two of my most trusted men, Tony and Vegas, as well as my right-hand man, Pete. I had just relayed to them my desire to recruit Dion 2.0 into the group and while Pete seemed to be processing it, Tony and Vegas didn't seem to like the idea.I wanted to know her name so I could stop calling her Dion 2.0 in my head."That son of a bitch's father murdered Lucas! And you just want to let his kid waltz up in here? and become one of us?" Vegas asked, his eyes were wide, full of confusion, perplexed at all I had said.I could understand their feelings, Lucas was my favorite cousin and a dear friend to everyone in this room. He did everything in his power to make sure we were all happy and safe, and vice versa. He had helped us all in some tough situations in our lives more times than anyone could count and yet he was taken out unjustly by some asshole. Just thinking about it an
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Chapter 9 - Negotiations

It's been exactly three weeks since I last saw Vito’s face and a part of me was hoping that I had seen the last of him. My days consisted of me moving from one motel to the other, trying out things I had never done before.I also put some effort into exploring more of my femininity. I started by trying out girly stuff; growing out my hair, changing my wardrobe and oh I purchased some makeup too. I consumed what I wasn’t allowed to eat back at home, took strolls, and it turns out I was a nature lover. I figured since I was a little far from home I wouldn’t be recognized easily so why not take advantage and live a little. Although I still had to watch my back from time to time to be on the safer side. Coming back from one of my usual strolls, I noticed a particularly expensive-looking car in the parking lot of the run-down motel. I knew my hopes were too damn good to be true. It had to be him.If I was being honest I gave his offer more thought than I would have liked to but every t
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Chapter 10 - Alliance

Sitting here processing all what this man was saying was beginning to tire me out."I can take care of myself," I voiced out boldly."Mmmh, that may be the case for you but it doesn't sit right with me. I'd hate for a misunderstanding within the household to cause you harm" Vito said, crossing his hands."I can take care of myself," I said again, this time with my signature stare perhaps he didn't hear me earlier but Vito just brushed it off."Perhaps is there some sort of wish that I can grant you that will appeal to you? Is there something you highly desire?" he asked.Contemplating what exactly I should say, hearing him ask this felt weird to my ears. I've never been asked what I wanted before so I had to take a quick minute to think about how I had been living the past few days compared to how I lived back home. I immediately knew what I had to say."Freedom," I said. That is all I have ever wanted, it would be my dying wish if anything."Alright then. You'll be under my roof for
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