In the sprawling metropolis of New Verona, where crime families rule with an iron fist and allegiances shift like the tide, Alessia Romano, the daughter of a powerful mafia boss, is set to inherit her family's empire. But when her father is assassinated in a brutal attack orchestrated by a rival syndicate, Alessia's world is shattered. Determined to avenge her father's death and reclaim her birthright, Alessia sets out on a dangerous journey of vengeance. Along the way, she crosses paths with Dominic Rossi, a seasoned hitman with a dark past and a code of honor. Reluctantly drawn together by their shared desire for justice, Alessia and Dominic form an unlikely alliance. As they navigate the treacherous underworld of New Verona, they uncover a web of corruption and betrayal that reaches far deeper than they ever imagined. But as they get closer to the truth, Alessia and Dominic find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the very people who tore their lives apart. With danger lurking around every corner and their enemies closing in, they must rely on each other's strength and cunning to survive. In a city where power is the ultimate currency and trust is a rare commodity, Alessia and Dominic must tread carefully if they hope to unravel the mystery behind her father's murder and take down the forces threatening to destroy everything they hold dear. But in a world where everyone has their own agenda, they soon realize that the true enemy may be closer than they ever imagined.
The night was thick with tension as Alessia Romano stood on the balcony of her family's opulent mansion, overlooking the twinkling lights of New Verona. The air crackled with anticipation, a storm brewing on the horizon. Inside, her father, Don Romano, held court with his trusted advisors, discussing the latest developments in their ongoing feud with the rival Vendetta family. Alessia's stomach churned with worry as she watched the shadows dance across the walls, knowing that danger lurked in every corner of their gilded fortress.
Suddenly, the tranquility of the night shattered as the sound of gunfire echoed through the mansion. Alessia's heart leaped into her throat as she raced downstairs, the taste of fear bitter on her tongue. In the grand hall, chaos reigned supreme. Bodies lay scattered across the marble floor, their lifeblood staining the pristine surface crimson. Alessia's father lay motionless at the center of the carnage, his once powerful frame now a mere shell of its former self. Alessia's breath caught in her throat as she knelt beside him, the weight of her grief crushing her chest like a vice. Tears blurred her vision as she cradled her father's lifeless form, her world crumbling around her. But even in her darkest hour, Alessia knew that she could not afford to mourn. With her father's death, she had become the de facto head of the Romano family, and it was up to her to exact vengeance upon those who had wronged them. With a steely resolve, Alessia rose to her feet, her eyes burning with determination. The Vendetta family would pay for what they had done, of that she was certain. And as the new dawn broke over the city, Alessia vowed to do whatever it took to ensure that justice was served.
Natalie used to think she could melt Connor’s icy heart, but she was sorely mistaken. When at last she decided to leave, she discovered that she was pregnant. Even so, she chose to quietly leave his world, prompting Connor to mobilize all of his resources and expand his business to a global scale—all in a bid to find her. But there was no trace of Natalie. Connor slowly spiraled into madness, turning the city upside down and leaving chaos in his wake. Natalie finally surfaced years later, with wealth and power of her own, only to find herself entangled with Connor once again.
Sandra Hill, the long-lost real heiress of the Hill family, was shunned by her own kin. Instead of embracing her, they bestowed their affection upon an impostor. They even arranged her to marry a vegetative man in place of her so-called “sister”. Sandra sneered, refusing to put up with this humiliation, cut off ties with the Hill family immediately and ran into the flash marriage with Wesley Cooper, her unconscious billionaire husband. With her incredible medical skills, she defied the odds and revived him. Little did she expect that her husband spoiled her with all his love... A medical genius, a computer prodigy, a national treasure in painting, and a racing legend... Her husband revealed her various identities, leaving the Hill family regretful. Her father came pleading, "It's Dad's fault. Please come back." Her mother wept, "Mom will protect you from now on. Please come back." Even her five brothers knelt before he, begging for forgiveness. Yet, Sandra's smile held a hint of mockery as she vowed, “Never!”
After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"
Marriage was a bed of thorns for Stella. She lived like an overworked and unhappy slave for six years in her matrimonial home. One day, her uncaring husband, Waylon said to her, "Ayla will be back soon. You have to move out tomorrow." "I want a divorce," responded Stella. She left without shedding a tear or trying to change Waylon's stone-cold heart. Days after their divorce, they met again. Stella was in the arms of another man. Waylon's blood boiled at the sight of her looking so happy. "So, you couldn't even wait a while before jumping into another man's arms?" he queried distastefully. "And who are you to question my decision? It's my life, so I call the shots. Stay out of my business!" Stella fired at him before turning to look at her new man with shiny eyes. Waylon immediately lost it.
Lindsey's fiancé was the devil's first son. Not only did he lie to her but he also slept with her stepmother, conspired to take away her family fortune, and then set her up to have sex with a total stranger. To get her lick back, Lindsey decided to find a man to disrupt her engagement party and humiliate the cheating bastard. Never did she imagine that she would bump into a strikingly handsome stranger who was all that she was currently looking for. At the engagement party, he boldly declared that she was his woman. Lindsey thought he was just a broke man who wanted to leech off her. But once they began their fake relationship, she realized that good luck kept coming her way. She thought they would part ways after the engagement party, but this man kept to her side. "We gotta stick together, Lindsey. Remember, I'm now your fiancé. " "Domenic, you're with me because of my money, aren't you?" Lindsey asked, narrowing her eyes at him. Domenic was taken aback by that accusation. How could he, the heir of the Walsh family and CEO of Vitality Group, be with her for money? He controlled more than half of the city's economy. Money wasn't a problem for him! The two got closer and closer. One day, Lindsey finally realized that Domenic was actually the stranger she had slept with months ago. Would this realization change things between them? For the better or worse?
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?"