ログインFive years ago, she was the queen of the runway. Then came the scandals, the vicious rumors, and a tragic death that turned the world against her. Mortified and broken, Natalie walked away from everything. But just when she thought she could rebuild her life in silence, the ultimate betrayal by the man she loved left her stranded in the cold. She's done running. She’s done being everyone’s puppet. Determined to make a fierce comeback and dismantle the enemies who destroyed her past, Natalie steps back into the lion’s den. What she doesn't expect is a sudden proposal from Ricardo Rodriguez—the dangerously handsome corporate tycoon with cold eyes and lethal ties to the Mafia. He offers her protection and the power to destroy her enemies. She offers him two strict rules: keep their marriage secret for six months, and stay out of her career. With a vengeful ex lurking, bitter rivals sabotaging her every step, and a dark past coming back to light, Natalie must navigate a cutthroat industry where trust is a death sentence. But as fake vows turn into undeniable temptation, she realizes the most dangerous game isn't taking down her enemies—it's trying not to fall for the Don himself.
もっと見るFive years ago, Natalie was at the height of her modeling career. But then, one by one, scandalous stories started to emerge about her. Stories about her personal life, her relationships, her supposed vices. She was mortified, and she had no idea who was spreading these rumors.
She tried to ignore the stories and continue with her career, but they kept coming. Eventually, it all became too much, and she decided to leave the industry. She moved back home, hoping to start over.
Just when she thought she could finally start over, everything came crashing down. The one person she thought she could count on betrayed her in the worst way possible. She had trusted Leo completely, and she couldn't believe he would do this to her.
As the rain continued to pour down, Natalie felt like her whole world was falling apart. She was alone, and she didn't know what to do next. All she could think about was how she had let herself be fooled by someone she thought loved her. The memories came flooding back to her as she walked through the rain. She remembered the arguments she had with her grandfather over Leo. Her grandfather had never approved of their relationship, and he had made that clear from the start. But Natalie had been so in love, so determined to make things work, that she had ignored his warnings.
Now, she couldn't help but wonder if he had been right all along. If maybe she should have listened to him and avoided all this heartbreak. But it was too late now, and she could only think about how to move forward.
Still walking in the rain, Natalie reflected back on her life,she started to hate how things turned out. This wasn't her. Slowly she brought her hand to her face, wiping her face clean. She brought out her phone from her trouser pocket to call her manager. Just as she was about to answer someone ran into her, causing her to slip. Natalie shut her eyes close preparing herself for the impact,but she felt none. Natalie slowly opened her eyes, someone's hands around her. Nat was temporarily lost in his light blue eyes, perfect face and a mole on his ear. Is she dreaming?
"When you're done drooling,you tell me" his cute manly voice resounded in her ears, snapping her from her thoughts.
"Um-so sorry." She managed to stutter when she regained her posture.
"No problem,beauty" the stranger flashed a flirty smile. Natalie stared at his face once again,it seems she's seen him somewhere but doesn't know.
"Excuse me,do I know you?" She couldn't help but ask.
By this time the rain had stopped falling.
"Um... Who doesn't? I'm Ricardo Rodriguez. I don't have to tell you the rest,do I?"
Nat was taken aback,but she quickly covered it with a smile.
"Can you walk with me?"Ric asked.
He actually was out on a run,when he bumped into Natalie. He instantly recognized her,I mean who wouldn't. His company was the among the first three best in the country,coupled with the fact that he had business with the Mafia.
He has no business with the entertainment industry but something happened and he picked interest when he first saw her.
Without replying Nat took a few steps forward and he instantly followed her.
"What are you doing out so late?"Ric couldn't help but ask.
This man's voice kept giving her tingles in her system any time she heard it. He had this cold, domineering aura,king-like presence and she was just beginning to wonder why she wasn't scared.
"Relationship issues, 🤧 am done being a puppet people could just toss around." Nat said with all seriousness,her voice cold as ice.
Ric hummed softly,after some seconds passed Nat asked "what about you?"
"Well a lot of pressure here and there,I decided to take a walk." He lied.
Ever since Ric noticed her,he often sends his men to take note of her every movement. Of course they reported what happened back to him,and that's why he was there.
No way he was going to tell her that.
Natalie sighed exhausted from all today's drama. Looking at his woman being sad made his heart ache. Leo,her ex wasn't going to find it funny when he later gets him.
Before they both realized,they were at her front door.
"Thanks for keeping me company tonight Rick,you can go home now." Natalie said and turned to leave. But something or someone held her back.
Hearing how his name rolled out of her mouth got him highly turned on,he couldn't let her leave like that. He badly wants to have her on all fours right here and now.
Staring at her and seeing tiredness written all over made him to abolish the thought.
The next word Ricardo said shocking Natalie to the bone "Marry me..."
Just as Natalie expected the threat got to who it was sent to.The video of Natalie threatening an unknown person circulated round Hashi. Liam sat in his office replaying the video over and over again."How dare she?" He screamed flipping his office desk."Woah! Woah! Take it easy Liam. We'll get her where she least expected" Eduardo says walking in."How do you want me to take it easy? She just publicly challenged us,she just challenged me." Liam says in anger gesturing towards his chest and ruffling his blonde hair.Eduardo calmly sits on the couch present in the office crossing his legs. Liam stares back at him in shock."Why are you so calm?""This is a pressing issue,we should hit her back where she least expect""I already did, that's what am trying to tell you and you're here throwing a tantrum."Liam stared intensely at Eduardo once more and asked "what did you do?""Well,I may or may not have posted a video of Mia being beaten by you but instead Natalie is in the video and yo
Ricardo sat in the back of his Rolls Royce, staring at his phone. He was watching a video of Natalie that had gone viral, his frown deepening with every second that passed. The video had reached the part where Natalie was hit in the mouth for the second time, and he paused it, his jaw tightening in anger.He grabbed his second phone and dialed a number. The person on the other end picked up. "Are you sure you have all the information I requested?" Ricardo demanded, his voice tense."Of course," the person replied.••••"Miss Natalie,this is your one shot at making a comeback,your performance in this shoot determines that. Here's your new contract" Miss Axella says and passes over some documents to Jean. While Natalie looked around.The trio were in a spacious office owned by Axella the owner of emeralds entertainment, Natalie sat directly opposite Axella,a big table in-between them,some documents stacked on it. Pictures of top models hung on the walls."You are not in any relationship
"Stevens, please send the bodyguards to my car and get it ready for me," Ricardo said, his tone leaving no room for argument. Stevens smiled and nodded, then set off to run the errands.Ricardo sat back in his chair, swiveling slowly from side to side. After a moment, he reached for his phone and dialed the number of his receptionist. "Would you please take care of the documents on my desk and clear my schedule for the rest of the day? There's an important matter I need to attend to."~~~~"How could she do this?" Liam exclaimed, pacing back and forth in his office. "After what she did to my sister... the nerve of her, trying to make a comeback." Anger flashed across his face."Calm down, Liam," Eduardo, his best friend, said. "We can't let her just get away with this. She needs to pay for what she's done.""I agree," Liam said, his voice hardening. "Let's make it impossible for her to have a peaceful comeback."A plan began to form in Liam's mind. They would use social media to their
"What!" Natalie exclaimed in shock. Who on earth proposes to a girl they just met,a normal human wouldn't. Well I guess they haven't met Ricardo."I mean,you want revenge right and who do you trust enough to keep you safe.""And you think I trust you?" Nat couldn't help but ask.."Well you can always learn to trust me. What do I have to hide"Silence descended on them only the drops of rain on the roof and birds chirping sound were heard, Natalie was lost in thoughts. Ricardo is right,there was no one she trusts or trusted enough to keep her safe."I'll just leave you to think about-""I agree" Natalie cut him off."Let's get married, tomorrow we'll head to civil affairs and get our marriage license but I have rules." Nat continuedRicardo nodded slowly. When he didn't respond she continued."You shouldn't reveal our relationship for the next 6 months,on no account should you interfere in my career." Natalie knew who Ricardo Rodriguez is that's why she added the last request,just a ca
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