Todos os capítulos de Heartbreak to Power: The Don's Chosen: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 9

I watched as Matteo walked into the convenience store and began picking out tampons with practiced ease.Sofia suddenly stepped closer to me and said in a tone laced with provocation, "Ms. Russo, you'll never understand the bond between Matteo and me. He understands what my dancing truly means, and I understand the burdens he carries. "All you have is money, whereas what Matteo and I share on a spiritual level is something you could never reach."She held her head high smugly. "We started from different places. I don't have a mafia father as you do, nor a powerful family to back me up. But my heart is sincere and burning with passion. When Matteo married you back then, it was only because you forced and manipulated him into it."The person he truly loves has never been you. If we had met just a few years earlier, there would've been no place for you in his life. And he wouldn't be like he is now—seemingly radiant on the outside, yet lonely and hopeless within."Matteo lonely and

We stared at each other—neither of us showing any sign of softening—until my vision blurred with tears.Finally, Matteo said with a sigh, "After all these years by my side, I thought you'd have learned some empathy. Elena, you've truly disappointed me."His words struck like a sharp blade, plunging straight into my heart. The pain made my lashes tremble, and tears began to fall instantly.For Matteo, I had defied my Papa, Giovanni Russo, and the perfect match he had chosen for me. I gave up the chance to become the Don's wife of the Caruso family, the most powerful mafia clan in Solmark.Though I was born the Principessa of a mafia family, I learned to cook zuppa and run a household for Matteo, all while supporting his climb to the top.The most determined thing I had ever done in this life was choosing him without hesitation and reshaping my bold and fiery nature into the version that best suited him.Yet in the end, all I earned was his icy, heart-gutting disappointment.I ref

After our unpleasant parting, I never contacted Matteo again.The divorce proceedings had been progressing steadily, though the division of assets would require more time to finalize, given the substantial amount and complex interests involved.While I was busy enjoying my newfound freedom and living it up as a single woman, Matteo wasn't exactly sitting idle either. He successfully helped Sofia buy her way out of Club Ace and even arranged a small solo dance showcase for her.When I received the tickets Sofia had mailed me, I decided to attend this so-called solo performance. Not for any other reason than to witness just how far Matteo would go for her.On the stage was a sea of blue roses, freshly flown in for the occasion. It was the very same type of flower that had once adorned our wedding."I heard Mr. Romano had these flowers specially flown in from overseas, just to set a grand tone for Ms. Bianchi's entrance.""He's the epitome of romance.""But I also heard Mr. Romano

Matteo quickly pushed Sofia off him and straightened his wrinkled shirt. "Elena, let me explain. It's a misunderstanding. Sofia injured her leg, so I let her stay here for a few days. Just now, she got up too quickly while unpacking and…"The flush on Sofia's face hadn't yet faded. Her left leg was in a cast, yet her eyes brimmed with tears. "Mrs. Romano, I'm sorry. I—"Sofia, who was usually so quick to argue, suddenly seemed at a loss for words. In the silent room, only her soft sobs could be heard.I gave them a faint glance before turning and walking toward the master bedroom.Matteo followed closely behind me, his words tumbling out rapidly. "I originally planned to discuss it with you, but the situation was urgent. Besides, I didn't expect you'd be back so soon."Sofia will only stay for a month, and I've hired a caretaker to look after her daily needs. So, her staying here won't disturb us."When he saw me expressionlessly pour all the jewelry from the drawer into a bag, h