All Chapters of My Husband's Stand‑in Awoke the Monster in Me: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

After Giordano Pellegrini got into the car with our son, Fabiano Pellegrini, he didn't drive off immediately. It wasn't until a truck carrying 10,000 roses arrived that Giordano finally left.But he didn't head for the ferry dock. Instead, he drove straight back home.The villa was brightly lit, and the front garden was packed with people. I felt a pang of confusion. Were they planning a surprise for me? But when I reached the main hall, I saw Giordano holding a woman dressed in a white gown.Even Fabiano, who had never been close to me, was smiling brightly as he called her "Mom".The woman was none other than Carina Perrotta, the university student I had personally rescued from the mountains. She had nowhere else to go, so I had brought her into the Pellegrini household, given her a job, and let her live and eat under my roof. But recently, she had suddenly vanished without a trace.I had searched all over the Costa Solara for her, yet she seemed to have disappeared completely.

Chapter 2

"So you're a family now?" I asked, looking at them with hurt in my eyes.Fabiano was my child, born after hours of excruciating labor and near-fatal bleeding. He had once claimed I was the one he loved most. As I met his hatred-filled gaze, I felt a pain so sharp it almost choked me. I said, "You say you're a family, then what does that make me?'"Fabiano froze, and a flicker of guilt crossed his face.Carina suddenly buried her face in her hands and began to cry."Arianna, I risked my life in the mountains to save you from those men who attacked you, welcomed you into the Pellegrini family, gave you a home and a job, and yet I never thought you would carry feelings for Giordano, much less try to interfere in someone else's marriage."Giordano's expression darkened, and he jabbed a finger at me. "Carina is kind and forgiving. You can forget it. In this life, I will only ever love her. Leave at once, or don't blame me for showing no mercy for what you just did to my wife."Rage

Chapter 3

Giordano's face darkened. "Stop spouting nonsense. My wife is only Carina."Fabiano sneered. "Do you think you deserve to be my mother?"I forced a bitter smile, feeling my strength seep away as my body trembled.Carina chuckled lightly upon hearing my words. "Giordano got to the position of Underboss on his own. Arianna, stop glorifying yourself. Do you really think you're that remarkable?"On his own?Giordano couldn't even handle a gun properly. How dare he say he got here all on his own? If not for my affection and the doors I opened for him in Cyclone, he wouldn't have made it past anyone's notice with his pathetic skills.I had assigned him crucial but low-risk tasks, allowing him to climb the ranks quietly, and within just a few years, he had become Underboss.Of course, I didn't give him real control. The task of smuggling weapons and managing an mafia family was far beyond him.Giordano's expression darkened. "I thought your love for me was just too much, but now it

Chapter 4

I stared at Carina in shock.She gave me a smile loaded with meaning. "Isn't that the new tattoo design those street tattoo shops just rolled out? If having a tattoo makes you a Donna, then I guess that makes me one too. "Honestly, I never thought you'd be this shameless. Not only did you try to pass off my husband and son as yours, you even dared to impersonate the Don himself. That is outright disrespect."Whispers exploded through the crowds."I believe Mrs. Pellegrini. Besides, Mr. Pellegrini is an Underboss. How could he possibly not recognize the Don?""This woman has completely lost her mind."My heart dropped as those leering men began to close in.Just as despair closed in, one of Giordano's men suddenly hurried in with news. "Mr. Pellegrini, the Don has arrived to celebrate Mrs. Pellegrini's birthday."A sudden stir ran through the room as low, excited murmurs broke out. A few of the Don's most devoted followers even pressed their hands to their chests and bowed towa

Chapter 5

The moment those words left his mouth, the entire room fell into a dead silence.Giordano went pale. He rushed forward, trying to help the man up. "You must be joking. Aren't you the Don? How could it possibly be her?"The man shoved Giordano away and looked at me nervously.Giordano stumbled back and fixed me with a furious glare. "You filthy woman. What sort of spell did you cast on the Don?"Carina clutched Fabiano, though her expression betrayed a flicker of unease. "My father is Gabino Perrotta, the Consigliere. I'm his only daughter. I've never seen this woman before."Fabiano pouted. "How could she be the Donna? She's just a pathetic housewife who sits around all day doing nothing."The man finally snapped. "Enough! Are you out of your mind? Show some respect. Don't insult the Donna."I said calmly, "Romeo, that's enough. Get up."Finally, Romeo Di Francesco rose, keeping his posture low in respect.Giordano froze, staring at me in disbelief. "You're the Donna? That's i

Chapter 6

Gabino suddenly flipped the long table holding the champagne tower and shouted, "Anyone who dared humiliate the Donna today will pay the price! Not a single one of you will escape!"Before Patrizio was dragged away, he screamed at Carina in a frenzy, "You worthless bitch! This is all your fault! You had no problem whispering sweet lies to me in bed, and now you're acting like you don't know me? Even in hell, I won't let you escape."The room plunged into silence before Fabiano suddenly yelled, "You wicked woman! If you hadn't shown up today, things would never have turned out like this! Mr. Vinci has always been good to me. Let him go right now!"I looked at Fabiano, who had endured so much just to survive, and felt a chill of emptiness settle in my chest. "Where were you when he humiliated me?" I asked, laughing bitterly."You messed everything up. He was just teaching you a lesson. Aren't you fine now? I'm your only son—you should treat me better, or there won't be anyone to in

Chapter 7

He handed me a bottle of medicine. "I went out of my way to get this. It's very effective for scars."I snatched it from his hand and smashed it onto the floor, where it shattered into pieces. "I don't need it. If you have something to say, then say it."Giordano pressed his lips together and forced a conciliatory smile. "Ari, please forgive me. I've already ended things with Carina. "She kept insisting she was Mr. Perrotta's real daughter, and I was afraid of offending her, so I had no choice but to go along with it. "My heart has always been yours. Think about it—we have a son together. We still need to raise him and groom him as your successor."I found it ridiculous. "How could I not see that you're a sycophant who steps on anyone weaker than you? No choice? Was it also against your will when you let Fabiano call her Mom? "I don't believe you had nothing to do with him turning against me! Groom him as my successor? What a delusion. "The divorce papers are signed. From no

Chapter 8

I thought I would never see Giordano again.Two weeks later, my men reported that a cargo ship had lost contact. At the same time, Carina's and Gabino's men also went silent.There was a traitor within the family. Those two had turned on me along with Giordano. That night, I received an anonymous message."Come to Weslaria Port tomorrow at noon. Bring the token, and I'll return the shipment."The next day, I went to the meeting point with Romeo and a Soldato.Giordano raised his chin and pulled Carina into his arms. His face twisted as he laughed. "Surprised, Arianna? You thought you were untouchable, yet you couldn't even hold onto your own people. "Look how many chose me instead. That shipment matters to you, doesn't it? Do yourself a favor. Hand over the token and give me the Don's position. If I'm in a good mood, I might let you stay."Carina smirked. "Do you really think you can threaten us?"Fabiano gazed at Carina with worship in his eyes. "Only you deserve to be my mot

Chapter 9

I just smiled at him, waiting for the show to start.30 seconds later, Giordano's phone rang. A sly smile appeared on his face. "Arianna, the cargo ships went down, didn't they?"He picked up the phone, and his face went dark in an instant. His jaw dropped, and he stared at me in disbelief. "Arianna, you wicked woman! Did you have a hand in this behind my back?"I put on an innocent expression. "What do you mean? I don't know anything."Carina frowned in confusion. "Giordano, what's going on? I don't understand a word you're saying."Giordano's expression shifted rapidly, swinging between shock and rage. Finally, he drew his gun and aimed it at me.A vicious glint flashed in his eyes as he roared, "You filthy bitch! Go to hell!"I watched calmly as he pulled the trigger, and only a few faint clicks came out.Giordano pressed again in a panic, but the gun still didn't fire.I sneered at him. "Stop it, traitor. We've known your plan all along."Giordano's face twisted in shock,

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