Matteo "Matt" Bianchi, a rising figure in the Italian mafia, as he navigates betrayal, power struggles, and war with the FBI after executing his childhood friend-turned-informant, Vince Moretti. With his sharp and dangerous ally, Miriam, by his side, Matt must outmaneuver his ruthless uncle Dominic Bianchi, all while the law closes in.
The air inside Giovanni's was thick with the scent of cigars and expensive whiskey. Matteo "Matt" Bianchi sat in the corner booth, his back against the wall-a habit drilled into him since childhood. His father had taught him that in their world, trust was an illusion, and power came at a price. Across from him, his uncle, Dominic Bianchi, swirled a glass of bourbon, watching him like a predator sizing up its prey. "You did good last night, kid," he said, his gravelly voice barely audible over the murmur of the restaurant. "Carlo Romano won't be bothering us anymore." Matt clenched his jaw.
It wasn't pride he felt-it was something colder. The memory of the hit was still fresh in his mind. Carlo had begged for his life, swearing loyalty even as Matt pulled the trigger. Dominic leaned in. "Now that you've proven yourself, it's time for something bigger. We've got a problem, Matt. Someone inside is talking to the feds." Matt's grip on his glass tightened. A rat. In their family. Dominic smirked. "Find out who it is. And handle it." Matt nodded, but his mind was already racing. If there was a traitor, it meant one thing-blood would be spilled. And in the mafia, loyalty was everything.
Dwayne Miller has always been the rebellious type since he was a kid. He was the type of kid who'd cry whenever something dangerous was taken from him and wouldn't stop crying till it was given back. He refused meals anytime he got shouted at, and he wouldn't eat till his mum said sorry. He grew up to be an highschool student, and even though his mum detests tattoos, he drew numerous tattoos even before he turned eighteen, just to anger his mum. He started smoking weed and drinking alcohol, and he became a flirt. His mum was never in support of any of these, so they're always at loggerheads, arguing in the house. He has a junior sis... Bianca Miller, and they attend WSU together. He's the most sought-after guy in college. The only guy who'd be caught kissing in the hallway, fingering a girl in class, and making out publicly. He doesn't do girlfriends, but he's got a lotta girls at his beck and call. His story changed when a naive Korean girl joined the college. Kim Nana, retro queen, the pretty nerd.
Yelena discovered that she wasn't her parents' biological child. After seeing through their ploy to trade her as a pawn in a business deal, she was sent away to her barren birthplace. There, she stumbled upon her true origins—a lineage of historic opulence. Her real family showered her with love and adoration. In the face of her so-called sister's envy, Yelena conquered every adversity and took her revenge, all while showcasing her talents. She soon caught the attention of the city's most eligible bachelor. He cornered Yelena and pinned her against the wall. “It's time to reveal your true identity, darling.”
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
As a simple assistant, messaging the CEO in the dead of night to request shares of adult films was a bold move. Bethany, unsurprisingly, didn't receive any films. However, the CEO responded that, while he had no films to share, he could offer a live demonstration. After a night filled with passion, Bethany was certain she'd lose her job. But instead, her boss proposed, "Marry me. Please consider it." "Mr. Bates, you're kidding me, right?"
Janet was adopted when she was a kid -- a dream come true for orphans. However, her life was anything but happy. Her adoptive mother taunted and bullied her all her life. Janet got the love and affection of a parent from the old maid who raised her. Unfortunately, the old woman fell ill, and Janet had to marry a worthless man in place of her parents' biological daughter to meet the maid's medical expenses. Could this be a Cinderella's tale? But the man was far from a prince, except for his handsome appearance. Ethan was the illegitimate son of a wealthy family who lived a reckless life and barely made ends meet. He got married to fulfill his mother's last wish. However, on his wedding night, he had an inkling that his wife was different from what he had heard about her. Fate had united the two people with deep secrets. Was Ethan truly the man we thought he was? Surprisingly, he bore an uncanny resemblance to the impenetrable wealthiest man in the city. Would he find out that Janet married him in place of her sister? Would their marriage be a romantic tale or an utter disaster? Read on to unravel Janet and Ethan's journey.
Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."
Rosalynn's marriage to Brian wasn't what she envisioned it to be. Her husband, Brian, barely came home. He avoided her like a plague. Worse still, he was always in the news for dating numerous celebrities. Rosalynn persevered until she couldn't take it anymore. She upped and left after filing for a divorce. Everything changed days later. Brian took interest in a designer that worked for his company anonymously. From her profile, he could tell that she was brilliant and dazzling. He pulled the stops to find out her true identity. Little did he know that he was going to receive the greatest shocker of his life. Brian bit his finger with regret when he recalled his past actions and the woman he foolishly let go.