In a world where power and tradition collide, eighteen-year-old Sofia Serrano's life takes an unexpected turn when her family arranges her marriage to the enigmatic and feared mafia boss, Lorenzo Moretti. With the weight of her a prophecy on her shoulders, Sofia steps into a world of fear and possibility of her own husband killing her, far removed from the confines of her previous existence. As she navigates the treacherous waters of complex loyalties, Sofia must confront accept her fate as the hated wife. Will she find a way to carve out a future of her own within this ruthless world, or will she be forever bound by the chains of her arranged fate? In this gripping tale of love, power, and resilience, Sofia discovers that sometimes the greatest battles are fought not with weapons, but with the strength of the heart.
SOPHIA'S POV
"I first met Lorenzo Moretti when I was 5 and he was 7. There was a game we used to play all the time. I would be his wife and he would be my husband. He would go to work and I would tend to the house. He would come back tired and I would massage his head. I would care for him deeply and he would protect me like a delicate rose. Little did I know our game would turn into a reality. It was a reality I always dreamed of being true but I still cared for him deeply, but for him I was just another stale rose which belonged in the garbage.
I was born in the Sorano family. They are wealthy industrialists. The Sorano and Moretti family ties run deep. I know how my family does business. But I never knew what is the business of Moretti. They were naturally wealthy that I knew. I knew they were more wealthy and powerful than our family. I knew it was in the best interest of us to be in their good books. But I never knew what they did to be in that power.
I am writing all this in my diary recollecting my life, because lately I have been lost. I don't know what will happen, I don't want to know either. I don't know if I am sad or depressed. I don't know whether I require a doctor or a priest. But this feeling has told me to write everything. Everything I have been through in a mere 20 years of my life because I don't think I will survive to see the 21st. I think Lorenzo will kill me before that."
Sophia, suddenly hears some footsteps approaching. She stops her writing and rushes to hide her diary in a small opening in her cupboard. Suddenly the door to her bedroom flings open. Lorenzo Moretti stands at the door, exuding a magnetic blend of charisma and danger. His appearance is striking: tall, with a well-toned physique that hints at both discipline and a life of action. His dark hair is messy, certainly not complementing his chiselled features strong jawline, high cheekbones, and deep, intense eyes that seem to hold a lifetime of secrets.
He is dressed impeccably, often in tailored suits that accentuate his athletic build, paired with a sleek, stylish tie and polished shoes. But they were all drenched in blood. A subtle but unmistakable aura of power surrounds him, making it clear that he commands respect without needing to raise his voice.
He walks over to Sophia. She is thin and frail, just like a rose. She is alarmed to see the blood on him. She wants to run towards him and see if he is hurt but she is scared to take a step towards him, she doesn't know what he might do to her. As he comes closer she looks at him carefully. The blood isn't his, he has just returned from work.
"Strip", he commands in a low voice. Sophia now knows better than to resist. Slowly shakily she starts removing her white dress. He suddenly grabs her by the waist, rips off her underwear, and slides into her. He never kisses her. He never touches her. He never wants her to be aroused to make it easy for her. He wants her dry and raw. She screams in pain, the blood now all over her.
When he is done, he gets up and goes for the shower. Sophia lies on the floor, covered in someone's blood while bleeding herself. She cries in pain, she feels disgusted and used. He never would even kiss her lightly or touch her softly or even touch her in any way. Like her body is untouchable and her soul unlovable.
Dark, sensual, power-driven, with a slow-burn romance escalating to intense passion.Premise: A young, inexperienced secretary, Elena Hart, lands a job at Blackthorne Enterprises under the enigmatic and domineering CEO, Damien Blackthorne. What starts as a professional dynamic spirals into a dangerous game of control, desire, and secrets-both in the office and behind closed doors.
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When rising actress Lena Carter lands her first major lead role, the last thing she expects is to be paired with Noah Sinclair, the insufferably arrogant A-list actor she's despised since their first disastrous meeting. Forced to work together on the set of a high-profile romance film, their off-screen clashes threaten to derail production. But as scripted passion bleeds into reality, their fiery tension turns into something neither of them saw coming.
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Joelle thought she could change Adrian's heart after three years of marriage, but she realized too late that it already belonged to another woman. "Give me a baby, and I'll set you free." The day Joelle went into labor, Adrian was traveling with his mistress on his private jet. "I don't care whom you love. My debt is paid. From now on, we have nothing to do with each other." Not long after Joelle left, Adrian found himself begging on his knees. "Please come back to me."
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Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."
The dream of everyone with regards to marriage is to be able to find that special someone and settle down with them. Even arranged marriages grant you an opportunity to meet your partner briefly before the wedding. How will you feel about waking up in the morning with someone sleeping next to you who is not just anyone but your legally married partner yet with no memory of how that had happened in just a few hours of going out the previous day? This is the story of Jason Haward and Julia Harrison, two strangers trapped in a marriage they never planned. The quest to find out why led to the unfolding of a mystery which made them realize they are both living a lie. To find out more, read this amazing story of love, betrayal, revenge and murder.