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Chapter 1

"Sofia, what are you thinking about?" William picked up a piece of shrimp and placed it on Ella's plate before turning to me with a smile. "If you don't like the food, just say so. I'll have the chef make you something else."I looked over the table. The entire seafood spread consisted of Ella's favorites. Every last dish.William and I had been together for five years, yet he did not even know I was allergic to seafood.Ella said in Saturnian, "Does she really not understand? You've got some nerve."William smirked. "Relax. Look at her. Does she look like someone who understands?"I ate in silence, my expression perfectly calm.Ella leaned closer to me. "Sofia, William and I were only talking about mafia business. Don't take it the wrong way. You know how these things are. We have to keep them secret from outsiders."Ella was an associate of the Gothamere mafia and William's work partner.I nodded.William seemed pleased by my obedience. He reached out and pinched my cheek. "

Chapter 2

William froze. "Which line?"I enunciated each word slowly. "The last thing you said to Ella."William wiped his hands, his voice turning cold. "We were talking about a weapons shipment the FBI seized recently. It's mafia business. You wouldn't understand even if I explained it."I looked at him again. "Then say it again in our native language."William's frown deepened. "Sofia, are you doubting me? Isn't it better when you're well-behaved? Why do you have to pick a fight with me now?"Ella saw the tension and put on a wounded expression. "Sofia, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have kept speaking Saturnian with William. I made you feel left out..."William cut her off at once, his voice full of sympathy, "It's not your fault, Ella. Who knew she'd act so strange today?"He turned to me, his tone hard. "That's enough. Ella already apologized to you. What more do you want? If you don't understand Saturnian, don't go making wild guesses. This constant questioning is getting annoying."I ope

Chapter 3

I got into a taxi and went straight back to my private apartment.No one else knew about this place.I had never told William anything about my family. He thought I was nothing more than an ordinary girl from some small town.But my true identity was far beyond anything he could ever hope to reach.I lay down on the couch and pulled up last month's medicine purchase record.That day, my fever climbed to 102°F, and I went to the pharmacy alone. My head was throbbing unbearably, but I forced myself to hold on and wait for him to come home.I waited until the middle of the night before I finally called William.I called more than a dozen times, but he never picked up.On my last attempt, he finally answered, his voice urgent. "Babe, something urgent came up out of nowhere. I have to stay and deal with it, so I can't make it home tonight. Take your medicine like a good girl, drink plenty of water, and I'll come take care of you first thing tomorrow morning."I heard a woman's voic

Chapter 4

In the days that followed, William worked himself to the bone.The entire Gothamere mafia was preparing for the deal.He rarely made it home early, but that day, he did. The moment he walked through the door, he pulled me close, practically bursting with excitement."Babe, if we pull off this deal, I'll be made underboss. The weapons Ilia is supplying will keep the whole mafia stocked for three years!""That's great," I said flatly.His eyes lit up, and he eagerly continued. "Ella and I have been preparing for this for more than half a year. The whole deal rides on us."I looked at him. "Ella's going too?"William shrugged as if the answer were obvious. "Of course. Her Saturnian is even better than mine. She's the one who drafted the contract for the deal. We owe a lot to her."I tilted my head. "Can I see the contract?"William gave me a quick smile and brushed off the question. "It's all in Saturnian. You wouldn't understand any of it, so don't bother getting involved. I've

Chapter 5

The entire room fell silent.I stood across from them, my presence filling the room. My cold gaze swept over everyone before settling on William's face.His lips trembled, and his face had gone deathly pale.Ella scrambled to pick up the contract, but her hands shook so badly she could barely hold it.My grandfather's underboss stepped up beside me, bowed his head slightly, and asked respectfully, "Princess, shall we begin?"I nodded and replied in Saturnian, "Let's begin."The instant he heard me speak, William's knees buckled. He finally realized that I had understood everything all along.Frank Marchese, the Don of the Gothamere mafia, stepped forward to greet me. "So you're the representative the Ilian mafia sent? Impressively young and capable. May I ask your name?"I shook his hand politely. "Sofia Alagona."Then I gave him an easy, familiar smile. "Don, William talks about you often at home."Confusion crossed Frank's face as he glanced at William. Everyone in the Goth

Chapter 6

I returned to the hotel and poured myself a glass of red wine. I gazed out the window and let out a long breath.It was incredibly satisfying. Five years of suppressed anger and silent endurance had finally erupted today.My phone buzzed.My grandfather was calling. He had already heard what had happened.He asked me in Saturnian, "Sofia, that man who blocked your way outside the meeting room today... Was he your boyfriend?"I answered quietly.My grandfather's voice turned cold. "You wasted five years on him. Was it worth it?"I fell silent for a moment. "No. It wasn't."My grandfather sighed over the phone. "Come back to Saturnia. The civil war ended a long time ago. It's safe here now."I agreed. "Grandfather, once I finish handling things here, I'll come back."After I hung up, my phone wouldn't stop ringing. I had more than 200 missed calls, and hundreds of messages flooded my screen.Every single one was from William.William: [Babe, I was wrong. Can we meet and talk?

Chapter 7

William kicked Ella away in one swift motion. "Get lost! I can't even save myself right now!"Ella fell to the ground and stared up at William in disbelief."You're telling me to get lost? You're the one who begged me to help you with that contract in the first place! You told me to trust you and stick with you. You said you'd take responsibility if anything went wrong. Now that something has, you just want to cast me aside?" she demanded hysterically.William was so furious that he stamped his feet. "Shut the fuck up!"The two tore into each other right there on the street, snarling and snapping like a pair of rabid dogs.I stepped back a couple of paces. I wanted no part of this farce.My aide reminded me, "Princess, let's go."I was about to get into the car when I stopped and turned back to William. "William, those houses you bought. Were they all purchased under my identity?"Hope flared in William's eyes, and he nodded quickly.I smiled, though the meaning behind it was

Chapter 8

Half a month later, the deal continued to move forward smoothly.Naturally, I took charge of overseeing the entire arrangement.As for William, he had fallen so far that he ended up homeless. We hired the best lawyers and made sure he went to prison.With nowhere left to turn, Ella slowly fell apart mentally. One day, while wandering the streets, she was struck by a drunk driver and rushed to the hospital. No one knew whether she would live or die.The two people who had once mocked me for understanding nothing could no longer laugh.My aide asked, "Princess, should I continue reporting on Ella's condition?"I shook my head. "Trash like that doesn't deserve my attention."…Half a year later, the deal was finally complete.On the private plane back to Saturnia, I sat quietly and gazed out the window. Soft classical music drifted through the cabin, and my eyelids began to grow heavy.I had just reached for my iced Americano when Luca handed me a cup of warm milk instead. "Prin

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