Desperate times call for desperate choices. When 22-year-old Alina finds herself on the brink of losing her mother to an illness she can't afford to treat, she's willing to do anything to save her. Job hunting becomes a dead-end until she crosses paths with Lorenzo De Luca, a powerful and dangerously charming mafia boss with a cold heart and secrets buried in blood. His offer? A contract marriage. His reason? Unknown. The price? Her freedom. But as Alina steps into his world of crime, secrets, and power, she begins to unravel truths that go deeper than she ever imagined. And what started as a deal bound by paper may soon turn into something much more dangerous. Will she survive his world... or will she become a part of it?
Main Characters
Alina Gomez
Alina is a 22-year-old graduate,the daughter of Lydia Gomez, her father ran away when she was little. struggling to make ends meet while taking care of her sick mother. Alina is the protagonist of the story. She's shy, kind and determined. Despite her quiet nature, Alina has a fire within her,a deep desire to break free from her reality and build a better life. What she doesn't expect is that her fate will be tied to a man who lives in the shadows...
Lorenzo De Luca
Lorenzo De Luca is a powerful mafia boss known for his ruthless decisions and icy silence. He is 33,he has a nonchalant attitude. His father, Darius De Luca handed over the business to him at a young age. He rules his world with sharp precision and never lets emotions cloud his judgment. But even men like him can't escape family pressure. His parents are pushing him to settle down, to appear more "stable" in the eyes of their allies and enemies alike.
To silence them and keep control of his life, Lorenzo proposes a contract marriage strictly business, no strings attached. What he doesn't expect is the spark he feels when he meets Alina,the woman who's about to turn his world upside down.
Supporting Characters
Lydia Gomez – Alina's loving but seriously ill mother. Her declining health is Alina's biggest motivation.
Evelyn Rivers – Alina's childhood best friend who betrays her by sleeping with her boyfriend, causing Alina emotional damage and trust issues.
Darius De Luca – Lorenzo's strict father. Powerful, old-school, and obsessed with appearances and legacy.
Gina De Luca – Lorenzo's protective and calculating mother. Wants him married and "respectable" in the public eye.
Xavier De Luca – Lorenzo's older brother. who is a rival, he is jealous because the mafia business was handed to Lorenzo instead of him.
Adrian De Luca – Lorenzo junior brother, doesn't talk much but is in support of Lorenzo.
Aurora De Luca – The youngest sibling of the De Luca family, got the heart of Lorenzo. Elegant and She's in support of Alina .
Theo Torrez – Lorenzo's childhood best friend and loyal second-in-command. He's the only one Lorenzo truly trusts. Loyal, dangerous, and clever.
Rose Sanchez – Lorenzo's casual fling or "sleep mate." Who's jealous of Alina.
Hunter Scott – Alina's ex-boyfriend. Cheated on her with Evelyn.
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