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Chapter 1

Sofia's POVToday was the day Matteo Calderoni and I held our engagement party.We'd known each other for six years and been in love for three. At last, our love was about to lay down roots and blossom, with the entire family there to witness it.I eagerly finished showering and called in the makeup artist who'd been waiting outside.As she gently brushed my hair, she teased, "You look way too happy."I turned away shyly. "No, I'm just practicing my smile."She held a pearl hairpin against my head and tried out different positions. "I suppose so. Getting engaged to Don Calderoni of the biggest Mafia family in the south must be nerve-racking, right?"I smiled faintly but didn't answer. Instead, I checked the time. Matteo's flight would be landing soon.Three days ago, he'd told me he needed to go abroad to close an important deal.I hadn't been able to stop him. He was Don Calderoni, after all. The family's business had to come first.He must have noticed how disappointed I lo

Chapter 2

Sofia's POVGiorgio and the maids stood outside the door, trying to talk me out of making a rash decision. They insisted that I should still go through with the ceremony.Bella sneered, "Don't stop her. The whole family will be here soon. Let her embarrass herself."I went into the bathroom and splashed some water on my face, trying to clear my head.The situation couldn't have been any clearer. Matteo had chosen to miss his own engagement party just to accompany Elena to see the Firefall. He knew exactly how humiliating this would be for me, yet he'd gone ahead and done it anyway.I tried sending him a message to demand an explanation. Upon opening our chat, I realized he hadn't replied to a single one of my messages in three days. Relying on my memory, I searched for the account that had posted the video. Upon finding it, I reposted it with a congratulatory emoji.If everyone was going to make a joke out of me, they deserved to know who was really responsible.Just one minut

Chapter 3

Sofia's POVWhen I was taken in by the Calderoni family, I had almost nothing.Back then, I was living on the streets. The only thing I had managed to keep with me was a pair of diamond earrings my Mama had left me. I didn't have a single cent to my name.I ran errands for people in exchange for food, only to have it stolen by another street thug. I fought back with everything I had, beating him until his face was swollen and bruised. Blood stained the snow beneath us.That was when Matteo appeared.He ordered his men to drag me in front of him. He said I was aggressive and had what it took to join his family. Once I became part of the family, my talents quickly became apparent. I untangled the family's complicated financial records spanning several generations. In no time, I brought every account into order. I also managed the household staff so well that everyone, from the butlers to the maids, fell in line.The day Matteo's Padre stepped down and handed over control of the

Chapter 4

Sofia's POVThe exhaustion from packing all night, combined with the pain of my reopened wound, had completely drained me. I collapsed into bed and fell asleep almost immediately. By the time a maid woke me again, it was already noon.A maid brought pumpkin soup and bread to my bedside. There was also a note on the tray. It was in Matteo's handwriting.He wrote, "I have some business to take care of at the club. I've had a new dress custom-made for you. Let's go try it on together at three this afternoon."I took small bites of bread while sipping the sweet soup. The maid stood nearby and reported, "Don Calderoni has rescheduled the engagement party. A car will come to pick you up at 2:30 pm and take you to try on the dress."All of a sudden, I found everything so laughable. Both Matteo and I were equally ridiculous.What made him think that after all the humiliation and hurt he'd put me through, I'd still obediently follow his arrangements? And why was I still debating whether

Chapter 5

Third-Person POVSofia's room looked exactly as he remembered it.The vase they'd picked out together, the oil paintings he'd stayed up late helping her work on, the gemstone bracelet he'd bought her… She'd left everything behind.Just like him, all those things had been left behind.Sofia was gone.Matteo reached into his pocket and pulled out a gold pendant necklace set with fire opals. He'd had it custom-made at a local jewelry shop near the Firefall, intending to give it to her.In fact, he'd planned to put it around her neck while they were at the bridal boutique trying on her dress. However, he'd never have the chance to do so.He'd thrown that chance away with his own hands.It wasn't until tears began trickling down and soaking into his collar that Matteo realized his face was wet with them.He came back to his senses and turned to Giorgio. "Tell the Consigliere to have every available man in the family search for Sofia."Then, he paused and added, "And make sure no o

Chapter 6

Sofia's POVI stood outside the terminal with my suitcase and flagged down a cab.I hadn't been back in six years. The streets had changed quite a bit. Even the neighborhoods I used to know felt unfamiliar now.The driver dropped me off at the address I'd given him. I reached into the hidden pocket sewn into the lining of my clothes and pulled out some cash to pay the fare.Six years ago, when I first left the north and went to the south, I'd been robbed by a pickpocket the moment I stepped out of a taxi. My bag had been slashed open, and all my money was stolen. The only thing I had left was the pair of diamond earrings Mama had left me, which I'd kept with me at all times and hidden well.People learned from experiences. I wasn't going to make the same mistake twice.I asked the hotel receptionist for a single room and carried my suitcase upstairs. The room was small, but at least it was clean. It would do for a few days.I unpacked my suitcase and carefully calculated how m

Chapter 7

Sofia's POVOne of the men in black opened the car door for me. "Welcome home, Principessa Sofia."I looked up at the villa I hadn't seen in six years. It was exactly as I remembered it when I'd left."Don Marchetti is waiting for you in his room," the man said."What did the doctor say?" I inquired."His condition isn't looking good. He'll explain the details himself."I knocked before turning the doorknob and stepping inside.Even though I'd prepared myself mentally, tears still welled up in my eyes the moment I saw Papa.The last time I'd seen him, he was still so strong and youthful. He had radiated an authority that no one dared challenge.Now, he lay in a bed, so emaciated that he'd become almost unrecognizable. His face was sallow and lifeless."Papa!" I rushed to his bedside with tears streaming down my face.He stared at me for a long time. Only after he seemed certain it truly was me did a smile spread across his face."Sofia, it's really you.""Papa, I'm sorry I

Chapter 8

Sofia's POVFortunately, Papa's condition seemed to be improving. He was staying awake for longer periods each day, and his voice was growing stronger.Following his instructions, I gradually began taking over the family's affairs.Rocco Caruso, Papa's most trusted aide—the man in the black suit—was also there to assist me.As the largest Mafia family in the north, the Marchetti family's power was deeply entrenched. A smooth transition of leadership was no easy task.Word of Papa's critical condition had already spread throughout the family. There were plenty of people eager to take his place.I had no choice but to first get the family's businesses in order. Then, I gradually earned the trust of the Underboss, the Consigliere, and the Capos. After all, ability and results mattered far more than blood ties in the mafia world.Every day, I reviewed the family's business development plans. I also visited our various territories with Rocco, often leaving early in the morning and no

Chapter 9

Sofia's POVMatteo jumped to his feet, his face lighting up with delight. He hurried toward me.I instinctively took two steps back and hid behind Rocco."What's going on?" I whispered to him.Rocco looked confused, but he still moved to shield me more fully. "Do you know him, Principessa?"Matteo reached out to take my hand, but Rocco immediately shoved him away."Sofia, I've missed you so much. Please, just let me get a good look at you, okay?" Unable to get any closer, he could only call out to me.I sighed and stepped out from behind Rocco. "Why are you here? I was supposed to meet the CEO of a securities firm today."Rocco pulled out a chair for me. I sat down and looked Matteo over.He returned to his seat across from me and said, "You know it's not difficult for me to assume a false identity."At that, I shot Rocco an annoyed look.Rocco lowered his head awkwardly. "I'm sorry, Principessa. I'll investigate exactly where things went wrong."Matteo looked ecstatic, and

Chapter 10

Sofia's POV"Principessa Sofia, we've driven along the coast five times already. Shouldn't we head home?" Rocco asked."Just a little longer. The sea breeze feels wonderful, doesn't it?" I gazed at the twinkling stars in the distance and smiled. "And from now on, just call me Sofia."He hesitated. "Yes, Principessa… I mean… Sofia.""Pull over there for a bit." I pointed toward a wide, open space at the next intersection. "Come take a walk by the sea with me."Rocco parked the car and followed a few steps behind me.The white sand shimmered beneath the moonlight. I slipped off my shoes and walked barefoot across the soft sand.Rocco took my shoes from me and asked quietly, "That man earlier…"I burst out laughing. "So you do get curious after all? I thought you were a robot."He rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.I said, "He isn't important to me. And I won't be seeing him again."Matteo would never agree to my unreasonable demand, of course. I understood better than any

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