Alle Kapitel von Ridiculed as Trash, Crowned at the Peak: Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 10

I was born blessed by the god of fortune. No matter where I work, I can close major deals while lying down asleep.The underboss of the Castellano mafia family discovers this secret. He shows up at my door personally and invites me to join as a consigliere in name only.He offers me a six-figure annual salary and chauffeur service. He even installs a special ten-foot-wide massage bed in my office just for sleeping.After I join the Castellano family, arms deals finalize one after another. Several stalled collaborations come back to life.The Castellano family's reputation climbs steadily. Until the boss' girlfriend shows up to inspect for the first time.She grabs a pair of scissors and, in front of everyone, shreds my mattress to pieces."Useless! We don't pay you all this money to sleep!"Starting tomorrow, you're working as a bar hostess. And you'll be paid like one too."I rub my sleepy eyes and stare at her in confusion.Last night, to help the Castellano family finalize that casi

After hearing my words, Nico nearly fainted from shock.His face went pale. He grabbed my sleeve and practically begged in a low voice, "Benedetta, you're a core member of the family. The annual dividend from the Cirrane smuggling route hasn't been paid out yet."If you leave now, you're just handing that money to someone else! Please don't be impulsive!"Valentina let out a scornful laugh. "Oh, please, stop the act! Core member? Who do you think you are? "What other mafia family would pay you a six-figure salary? You've been spoiled rotten. That's why you have the nerve to threaten me with resignation."She made it sound like a six-figure salary was some incredible gift. Too bad she had no idea that six-figure deals were just my starting rate in the underworld.If it weren't for the fact that Nico had saved my life once, I'd already be sunbathing at the Cilian Island estate Lorenzo offered me. But explaining this to her was a complete waste of breath.Once I left, the Castella

Nico had already reported to Marco that I was blessed by the god of fortune.Although Marco was a science-minded dictator who didn't buy into that sort of thing, he'd maintained a surface level of respect for my abilities given that I brought in billions of dollars in net profit for the family every year.He frowned and strode over. He snatched the scissors from Valentina's hand and tossed them aside. "Valentina, what are you doing? Family members don't hurt each other."The moment Valentina saw him, her vicious expression instantly switched to a wounded look. Tears came on command."Marco, this backstabbing bitch was caught making dirty money behind the family's back! Not only did she refuse to admit it, but she even tried to hit me. I just panicked for a moment and wanted to scare her…"Hearing this, Marco turned to look at me, his gaze dark. "How did you find out?"Valentina held up the sapphire necklace like a trophy. "I found this on her! Royal jewelry of this quality? The

When Valentina saw Marco, she beamed at him. "Darling, I just saw a ten-carat pink diamond necklace. It's only 30 million dollars. Can you transfer the money to me?"Marco's heart seized when he heard that figure. He frowned. "Didn't you just buy a haute couture jewelry set in Maris last week?"Valentina pouted in dissatisfaction. "Those are all last season's old pieces. I want something unique and new."Even trash like Benedetta gets to wear royal sapphires. I'm your fiancee. I can't let her outshine me, can I?"She should have left well enough alone. The moment she mentioned my name, Marco's rage flared beyond control."You have the nerve to bring her up? Do you have any idea how much the family has lost because you drove her away? In just three days, we've lost seven core partners and three casinos!"This was the first time Valentina had seen Marco this furious. Her face went pale, her voice trembling. "Marco, what's wrong? You've never been this harsh with me before…"Seeing

I didn't hesitate and agreed with a nod. I'd heard that underworld balls not only featured the finest wines but also offered chances to meet all kinds of people. This was the perfect opportunity to expand my network.That evening, Lorenzo sent over several haute couture gowns from Melania along with matching jewelry. I chose a deep red velvet gown paired with coordinating diamond accessories.When Lorenzo took my hand and led me into the magnificent ballroom, the previously noisy venue fell instantly silent, followed by countless curious stares. Among those gazes, I caught two particularly hostile ones filled with jealousy and malice.Sure enough, I spotted Marco and Valentina. After just half a month, Marco looked ten years older. Though his suit was expensive, it seemed like it hadn't been properly maintained in a while.Valentina wore last season's sequined dress. Surrounded by socialites in current haute couture, she looked particularly shabby.They stared at me like they want