When her fiancé gambles away their wedding in a reckless bet, a betrayed bride turns the tables by marrying his most dangerous rival instead. Thrust into the world of a powerful mafia boss, she must navigate a marriage built on revenge, shifting loyalties, and a dangerous attraction she never expected.
When Luca and I first got together, Bianca, my best friend, had been happier for me than anyone else. She had even earnestly reminded him, Keep you distance from any woman who might cause misunderstandings, included me. When the three of us dined together and Luca politely passed her a dessert, she'd smile and push it back.
Then, the Bellini family collapsed after an internal power struggle. Her father was imprisoned, and their legitimate businesses were liquidated one after another. Once equals to them, the Bellinis lost most of their standing overnight. Bianca lost the comfortable life she had known.
In deference to the family's long friendship, Luca arranged for her to join the Moretti Foundation as an events director. At some point, I couldn't say exactly when the line between them began to blur, until they looked less like childhood friends and more like lovers.
Elena. Bianca's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. You don't mind me wearing this, do you? I looked up and caught the flash of satisfaction that flickered through her
I curved my lips. It's just a ring. Why would I mind? We're best friends, right? If you want my fiancé too, you can have him.
The smile on Bianca's face froze. A moment later, her eyes rimmed red. Luca stepped in front of her. Elena, that's enough. Apologize to her.
I had said nothing but the truth, and somehow, I was the one who owed an They had treated my boundaries like a joke again and again, yet neither of them had ever once apologized.