LOGINHe needs a fake wife to protect his empire. She needs a way to survive her shattered past. Neither expected the trap they built for themselves. Leonardo Moretti is Milan’s ruthless financial titan—a cold, guarded man who vowed never to let a woman near his heart after a devastating betrayal at the altar. Isabella Vance is just trying to outrun her own heartbreak when she takes a grueling job as his executive secretary. But a single, explosive night of weakness shatters all their professional boundaries, forcing Isabella to flee in panic. Desperate and cornered by a ruthless family clause that threatens to strip away everything he owns, Leonardo tracks her down with a chilling ultimatum: a three-year contract marriage. Trapped under the same roof playing the devoted wife to a man who claims he has no soul left to give, Isabella must protect her heart from the billionaire tyrant. But as hidden enemies close in and past secrets claw their way to the surface, they are about to learn that the deadliest trap of all is the one they built for themselves. How long can a fake marriage survive when the chemistry is entirely real—and someone is willing to destroy everything to tear it apart?
View MoreIsabellaI was stunned by his question."How much do they need?"Why was he offering to pay? He never did anything for free — I knew that much about him after three months of taking his orders. So I asked him outright, "Why are you here?"He ignored the question entirely. "Your grandmother needs the surgery." His eyes drifted toward her hospital room, and something cold settled in my stomach.*Is he here because I resigned?* Of all the people I wanted to see right now, Leonardo Moretti was dead last on the list."Did you come here because I resigned?" I asked again. "Why are you *here*, Leonardo?""I have my ways of getting information about you," he said, coldly casual, like we were discussing the weather. "That shouldn't be your focus right now. Your focus should be how to pay for your grandmother's surgery."I stared at him, unable to find words. There was something about his calm that unsettled me more than if he'd shouted.**Leonardo**"I have an offer for you," I said. "Let's ta
Isabella POVThe alarm went off at 6:40, same as it had every morning since I quit. I silenced it, dragged myself out of bed, and went to shower, already rehearsing the day ahead — another stack of résumés, another round of company lobbies, another chance nobody would want me.It had been three days since I walked out of Moretti Industries. Three days of scrolling job boards until my eyes burned, printing out certificates I'd already printed twice.I got dressed and headed downstairs with my folder of documents under my arm. Grandma was already at the table, and even from the doorway I could tell something was off — the way she was sitting, a little too still, a little too careful."Morning, Grandma."She looked up and smiled, but it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Morning, Isa.""Nonna. Have you taken your medication?""Of course I have. I'm just tired, that's all." She waved a hand like she was swatting the question away, then turned it back on me before I could push further. "How are
Isabella POVI woke up staring at a ceiling I didn't recognize.For a few seconds, I lay completely still, confused about where I was. Then I turned my head.My heart stopped.Leonardo was sleeping beside me.Memories came rushing back.Julian's proposal to Chloe.The alcohol.Leonardo taking the glass from my hand.Our argument.His piercing grey eyes.The kiss.His touch.Then darkness.I immediately sat up and pressed a hand against my forehead.Oh God.What had I done?For months, I had been rebuilding the walls around my heart after Julian and Chloe destroyed everything I believed about love. I had promised myself that no man would ever get close enough to hurt me again.Yet last night, after seeing their engagement video, I had completely broken down.And somehow, Leonardo had been the person standing beside me.My boss.Fiamma's brother.The man I had secretly crushed on years ago.I glanced at him again.Without his usual cold expression, he looked almost peaceful.I quickly l
IsabellaAfter yesterday's drama at work, I needed to ease my mind with this birthday party.I had my bath, put on a beautiful red velvet, body-hugging gown with red stiletto heels. I styled my hair in a sexy messy bun style, looking elegant and beautiful. With my makeup, it completely changed my appearance. Since my breakup with my ex, I have not looked this beautiful.I carried a black purse and held the gift I bought for Fiamma. I bought her a beautiful Birkin bag. She will love it. She has always loved designer gifts.I kissed Grandma and waved her goodbye. I entered the taxi I had already ordered, gave the driver the address to my destination, and the driver started driving. We got to the entrance of the house.Everywhere was well decorated with beautiful, breathtaking décor, bright lights flickering around the building. I got inside. The inside was even more beautiful, with loud music and different guests filling the place.I looked for Fiamma and wished her a happy birthday, ga












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