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Chapter 1

I'd spent years waiting to marry my mafia fiancé, Daniele Moretti, but he kept stalling.And just as we were about to exchange the marriage alliance contract, he replaced his own name with his uncle's, Samuele Moretti."Have you lost your mind?"Marco Ferraro's voice blasted from one of the rooms of the private club.He stared at the tampered marriage alliance contract in Daniele's hands, eyes wide. "What's Regina going to do when she finds out? She's waited five years for you!"Daniele let out a low, contemptuous laugh and knocked back his whiskey. The alcohol turned his eyes sharper, almost reckless.He waved a hand, signaling the lawyer to keep editing the document. "She won't notice. And even if she does, so what?""But—"Daniele cut him off, a smug spark flickering in his eyes. "Zitto! I lost the bet, so I'm paying up and keeping my promise to Sofia. It's just a little trick."He pointed at the altered section of the marriage contract, where Daniele Moretti had been swapp

Chapter 2

Mamma's eyes went wide. "Regina, do you even hear yourself? Samuele Moretti is a—"I cut her off. "I know exactly who he is. He used to be the underboss, the one who stepped back because of his heart condition.""Then why would you—"I pushed to my feet and walked to the window. "Because I'm done. I'm done waiting around for someone who never deserved me in the first place."Mamma stayed quiet for a long moment before she finally exhaled. "If this is your decision, our family will stand with you.""This is my decision."…The next day, I got a reply from Rina Moretti, the Donna. As Samuele's mother, she was stunned by the idea of this marriage.Daniele and I already had a marriage contract that the whole city loved to laugh at, and on top of that, Samuele had a heart condition. Most people didn't want to marry a man they assumed was already halfway to the grave.Either way, Donna Moretti adored Samuele, so she agreed almost immediately.The marriage gifts arrived soon after.

Chapter 3

Daniele's voice shook as he asked again, "You want the pin back?"I closed the box and met his eyes, steady and calm. "Since you're taking the necklace back, you shouldn't hold onto the pin before the wedding. We can figure out the rest later."Daniele sighed in relief, then reluctantly unclipped the pin from his suit and handed it to me.I'd ordered that pin custom-made for him, with the Moretti family crest engraved on it.A year ago, during a shootout, that pin, sitting right over Daniele's breast pocket, had stopped a bullet that would've killed him.That night, he'd held me and cried until dawn, whispering that I'd saved his life.With a voice full of devotion, he'd said, "Regina, if it weren't for you, I'd already be with God. I'll treat you right for the rest of my life."Now I knew none of it had ever been true.After setting the pin down, Daniele didn't say another word. He just grabbed Sofia's hand and walked out.When the engine of their car finally rumbled to life

Chapter 4

"I didn't like red anymore," I said evenly.Daniele's eyes went wide. "You didn't like red anymore? That car was worth half a million dollars!"I shrugged. "So? You gave it to me. It was mine. I could do whatever I wanted with it."Daniele drew a long breath, fighting to keep it together. His voice softened, switching to the gentle act. "Regina, I know you're upset. But you can't be this reckless."I snorted. "Reckless? What exactly did I do that was so reckless?"He stepped closer. "You knew that car meant a lot to me. It was the one we drove on our first date."I stepped back. "And now it's old. I no longer feel anything for it. Selling it was better."Daniele's expression flickered, but he recovered fast, slipping back into that confident smile. "Fine. I'll admit that I've been ignoring you lately. But once the wedding's over, everything will be better."I raised an eyebrow. "The wedding? I know.""Of course I'm talking about our wedding," he said, like it was the most obvi

Chapter 5

The makeup artist clipped on the last pearl earring and asked, "Ms. Sterlini, are you ready?"I looked at my reflection in the mirror, taking in the ivory wedding dress and the diamond headpiece set in my hair.When I rose, the skirt fell in a soft sweep. "I'm ready."It was my wedding day, but the groom wasn't Daniele. It was Samuele.A line of black luxury cars waited outside. Through the window, I spotted Samuele coming to pick me up himself.He stepped out of the limo. His face was still pale, but he looked tall and sharp in his suit, a white rose pinned to his lapel. He took my hand, his grip steady, treating me with a quiet kind of respect.Samuele held my hand. "You look beautiful, more than any bride I've ever seen."I slid in beside him and murmured, "Grazie."The line of limos pulled away toward the church. It was one of the oldest in the city, the traditional wedding site for the Moretti family.Inside, every pew was already filled. Representatives from all the majo

Chapter 6

The church fell into a dead hush. Even the birds outside went quiet, as if the whole world held its breath, waiting to see what would happen next.Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, so bright it pricked at everyone's eyes.Donna Moretti finally lost her temper. She slowly pushed herself to her feet, fury written across her immaculately kept face.As the Moretti matriarch, she'd sat through more power plays than she could count, but she never imagined her own grandson would pull something this low.She snapped at the guards, "Basta! Get this lunatic out of my sight!"Two towering guards in black moved in at once, quick and efficient.Daniele fought back with everything he had, but the alcohol dulled his reflexes. "No! You can't do this to me. I'm the underboss of the Morettis. Lay a hand on me and you're finished!"Donna Moretti snorted, realizing just how spoiled Daniele had become. "Underboss? A lunatic who caused a scene at a sacred wedding has no right to ta

Chapter 7

Daniele clutched his swollen cheek, staring at me in disbelief. His left cheek was already puffing up, the shape of my hand standing out clear as day.I fixed him with a cold stare. "You don't get to talk that way about my husband."I hadn't raised my voice, but every word hit him hard.My tone dropped even colder. "What do you think the Sterlinis are? You really believe we'd sign a marriage contract without running the most basic background and medical checks?"Silence hit the room all at once.The Sterlinis were one of the biggest names in real estate. There was no world where we wouldn't have vetted the groom's health."Our medical team ran a full examination on Mr. Samuele," I said.It was a lie, of course, but no one dared question it.Daniele tried to speak, desperation scraping his voice. "Regina…"I cut him off. "Zitto! You don't get to speak here."Right then, Sofia stumbled into the church. She was crying so hard her makeup had smeared, and she threw herself straigh

Chapter 8

On our wedding night, I sat on the edge of the bed, meeting Samuele's eyes. "Are the rumors true?"He set down his glass, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. His voice dropped, warm and magnetic. "What do you want to know? My heart condition or my abilities?"I crossed the room toward him. "Everything. I'm your wife now."Samuele stood and closed the distance between us, every step steady, showing not even a trace of weakness. He unbuttoned his shirt, revealing a rough scar across his chest."My heart was injured, yes. But nothing like the rumors make it sound."I reached out and traced the scar, feeling the strong, even rhythm under my fingertips.He wrapped his hand around mine. "As for my other abilities… Do you want to test them yourself?"…The next morning, the doorbell yanked me out of sleep.Lisa rushed over with a report. "Mrs. Moretti, Ms. Ricci is kneeling at the door. She says she has something urgent to tell you."I slipped into a silk robe and made my way to th

Chapter 9

Don Castellano exploded over the phone, yelling, "Daniele is throwing a ceremony for some bar hostess he wants to make his comare. Do the Morettis have no pride?"I sat in my office, sipping my coffee like nothing was burning down, listening as one family after another pulled their deals.Another call came in. "Mrs. Moretti, we need to rethink our partnership. Daniele's behavior is unacceptable."Within three days, all five major families in Novarisse backed out of their agreements with the Morettis. Business at the docks stalled, protection money dried up, and even the casino's revenue started to slide.I had leaked the news about Daniele's ceremony with Sofia on purpose, just to ensure he became a punchline in both high society and the mafia circles.Lisa stepped in to report. "Mrs. Moretti, Donna Moretti would like to see you."I set down my coffee, smoothed my clothes, and headed out.Donna Moretti sat in the living room, clutching a telegram, her face set and furious. Her v

Chapter 10

"I thought the whole point was making Mr. Daniele regret losing you," Lisa said.She watched me with quiet curiosity while I sewed new clothes for the baby growing inside me. I was already three months along.I smiled and shook my head. "His regret doesn't do anything for me. A man who could treat me the way he did isn't going to change just because he regrets it.""Then what do you want?" Lisa asked, sounding lost.My needle slipped through the fabric, trailing a line of silver thread."I want him to feel every humiliation I ever swallowed. I want to be the one who ruins everything he was proud of."Sunlight fell across my face, gentle and warm.Ever since Daniele was exiled, the Moretti family had regained its old standing. Samuele had officially stepped back into his role as underboss, and his health was improving quickly.The other major families started reaching out to us again, and business was better than ever. And I, as part of the Moretti family, held a kind of power a

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