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Isabella's POV All my life I had only ever wished for one thing; to have a happily ever after. To be able to grow old with a man I would love for the rest of my life, to just... To just be happy. Starting from the day I came back from college, everything was working against me. I was met with the news of my parents death. They had supposedly died in a car accident on their way to god know where. Another news was that the company was going down and they were in dire need of money. The company my father worked so hard to bring up was about to died no sooner than he was announced dead. I couldn't let it happen. That was my legacy, the one thing my father left for me. But someone; my uncle was ahead of me. He said he also wanted the company to survive. He said I was too young to handle it, he said I was only going to help the company but in another way, without taking charge. And... I believed him. I just proved him right when he said I was too young and naive. I allowed myself to get trapped in Antonio's cage, I brought myself to him all innocent and stupid. Another stupid thing I did was to allow myself get close to him, or better yet...I allowed him get close to me. He just came to my room and slept there with a surprised look on his face as if he hadn't slept in a long time. To read too much between the lines. I thought I understood his every single actions, and I thought he cared about me... Even going as far as giving him my body. Just when I thought I was going to have that happily ever after, I was met with another shocking news... Antonio was responsible for my parents death! ... Isabella Moreno a young graduate came home only to discover her parents were dead and she was shipped off to Antonio to 'save' her father's company. She fell in love with him only to discover that he was the one who killed her parents. It was as if she was held back by an invisible force, until the force disappeared and she discovered the truth. After that discovery, she ran while holding his secret...his child. 7 years later, she was dragged back to her cage but now the tides had changed. She wasn't the weak naive girl who fell for him, she wanted revenge. Revenge for her parents death, revenge for everything he put her through. And she was going to get it... Or would she?
Isabella's POV
The grand foyer of the Ferraro mansion was overwhelming. As I stepped through the massive doors, I was struck by the sheer opulence surrounding gleaming marble floors, intricate chandeliers, and rich, dark wood paneling that seemed to whisper of wealth and power. The reality of my situation sank in with each step I took, and I tried to steady my trembling hands.
"You can't back down now, Isa; you're already here," I muttered to myself as I walked even more into the room, gulping down in sheer nervousness.
The evening party was already in full swing. Guests in designer gowns and sharp suits mingled with glasses of champagne, their laughter a stark contrast to the turmoil churning inside me. I moved through the crowd with a sense of disconnection, acutely aware of the whispers and curious glances.
They were all celebrating while I was here, wallowing in sorrows as I walked towards a corner of the room to avoid their gaze.
Everything happening right now just felt like a massive betrayal to me, but what could I do? Isabella could only do as she was told.
Just a few days ago, I came home all excited and happy but was met with dire news: my parents had been involved in a ghastly motor accident a few days before and died instantly.
It was then my entire world shattered into pieces. They were rock, they were my life. The only ones who truly cared for me.
I hadn't even finished mourning them when my uncle came in with another terrible news: They were losing the company.
My extended family pleaded with me to save it; at first, I didn't understand, but just a few hours ago, I did.
They were selling me off to a billionaire Mafia boss in exchange for more funds to keep the company going.
I wanted to disagree. I didn't want to do this, but I also couldn't sit back and watch my parent's blood and sweat die when I could have done something about it, so here I was... In the midst of some of the wealthiest folks in the entire country waiting for the said Billionaire.
"Please don't let him be here," I begged shutting my eyes as I took in deep breaths. I wasn't ready... No, not for anything that would happen next.
The worst part of this entire ordeal was that I didn't even know the face of my new ' owner ', only just his name... Antonio Ferraro. Despite the fact that his face remained unknown, before coming here I had heard several rumors about him, and that only made me much more scared.
"Ms Isabella Moreno?" A voice called from behind me.
My entire body froze, apart from my heart, which began to beat even faster than before.
Swallowing down the contents that had risen to my throat, I turned around to answer. "Y...Yes."
I was met with the solemn expression of a man dressed in a black suit and shades, with a white earpiece sticking out of his ear.
' Why is he wearing shades inside? In the evening? ' I would have thought, but I was too terrified to even think.
"Come with me." Those were the next words the serious-looking man said before he turned around and began leading me through a corner, away from the noisy party.
I followed quietly, trying my best to calm my frantically beating heart, but all the minutes I spent calming my heart disappeared, and my feet stopped when I spotted a man by the fountain. He stood apart from the other wealthy people in the room, class in an impeccably tailored suit and an aura of coldness around him.
The man with shades who came to call me walked up to him and bowed. "Boss"
That was him, Antonio Ferraro, the most powerful man in the country, or otherwise known as the Mafia boss.
The rumors I had heard about him... his cruelty, his power...had painted a picture of a man to be feared.
The expressionless man in shades motioned for me to move closer towards Antonio as he took a step back, probably to allow us speak in private.
My breathing hitched as I forced myself to move even closer to him, my lips trembling. Even without him looking at me, I could already feel the coldness emanating from his demeanor.
Then suddenly he turned around and our eyes met, a shiver immediately ran down my spine. There was a cold intensity in his gaze that made my heart race. He approached me with a measured stride, his movements deliberate and controlled.
All my instincts screamed for me to run, but I didn't. Not because I didn't want to, but because my feet were planted on the ground, and because of his strong gaze on me, they refused to budge.
"Isabella Moreno," he said, his voice low and clipped. "You've arrived."
If I wasn't so terrified right now, my eyes would be all round in appreciation of this man's beauty. It was literally undescribable, the only word that came to my head was... God.
' Say something Isa! ' I scolded myself internally, when one of his brow shot up.
"Y...yes, Mr. Ferraro," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper. I struggled to maintain my composure, but the fear was palpable.
"Do you know why you're here?," he asked, turning without waiting for a response.
I followed him through the mansion, my footsteps echoing in the silence. The walls were lined with exquisite art and antiques, each piece a testament to Antonio's wealth and taste. I tried to keep my gaze forward, my mind racing with anxiety. What had I gotten myself into?
My head desperately searched for an answer to his question, as I followed him.
"I'm here in exchange for your help to my parents company." I replied after thinking for a while.
We reached a secluded terrace that overlooked the city. The view was breathtaking, but it did little to calm the storm within me. Antonio leaned against the railing, his posture relaxed but commanding, he had a smirk on his face and I instantly brought my head down when his eyes met mine.
"That's an explanation." He said, the smirk still dancing between his lips. Then he pointed at the door which was behind him. "You will stay here for the time being," he said, his tone devoid of warmth. "Do not cause any trouble."
I nodded, my throat dry. "Understood."
The silence between us was heavy. I could feel the weight of his presence, and the rumors I had heard seemed to come alive in the cold night air. The terror I felt was almost tangible, a constant reminder of the danger that lurked in the shadows of this luxurious prison.
As the night wore on, Antonio's demeanor remained as inscrutable as ever. He escorted me back to my quarters with a brief nod and a terse "Goodnight." The brief contact of his hand as he opened the door sent a jolt through me, and I quickly withdrew, my heart pounding.
His lips pulled up in a smirk that only made his godlike facial features more prominent before he turned around.
"Wait..." I called back before he left. "Can I change my mind?" I asked, my heart pounding.
The smirk on his face slowly came down until it was replaced by a frown and a cold glare.
"Never." He muttered coldly before sweeping his gaze one last time over me and then leaving to probably head back to the party.
My eyes watered and I truly realized my situation.
What have I done to myself?
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... "Mr Reynolds, she gave birth to twins." The nurse said to the handsome man standing by the side of the ward where the sleeping Ella lay. His lips curved up in a smirk. "Give one of the babies to me and the other to her mother... Also, don't let the mother know she gave birth to twins." The nurse was confused with the orders but had no choice but to follow them. She bowed respectfully "Yes, Mr. Reynolds" ... Betrayed by her family, her boyfriend, and best friend, Ella makes a stupid decision. She flirted her way into the top bar in the country and drank until she was completely and utterly drunk. She seduces the top billionaire and young CEO Noah Reynolds who got captivated and intrigued with her at first sight and had a night stand with him. When she woke up the next morning, he was gone, and the only thing he left was a thousand-dollar bill next to her bed. A few months later, Ella found out she was pregnant and decided to keep the baby. Unknowing to her, Noah Reynolds had been watching her from afar and also knew she was pregnant with his children. 6 years later, Ella and her daughter had an argument and made Kaila, Ella's daughter, run out in the rain but then she was hit by a really expensive car, and just before she passed out, she saw someone in the back seat of the car, who looked exactly like her!
... " Graduate from high school with the best grades, no... Graduate as the valedictorian of whatever lowlife school you're going to right now, and secure a scholarship to the best college in the country. Then you can come back here and claim your place " ... All Sophy ever wanted was a family. One that would love her and care for her just as her friend's mum did for her childhood friend, but instead... She got the royal family. The queen rejected her at first sight, but then changed her mind and gave some conditions before the orphan could become part of the family. What would happen after Sophy fulfills all the conditions and claim her rightful place as the first princess of Country Z? How would she navigate her new life and college at the same time? She immediately got noticed by the two most handsome men in the entire college as soon as she got in, one of them being the prince of the neighboring country while the other a famous billionaire son, thereby attracting the jealously of her stepsister who was in love with prince. Sophy's previous calm and uninteresting life disappears as she faces problem after problem because of this. Would she be able to balance love, family rites and college life, or would everything just collapse on her and she would just give up and return back to her past life?
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After a devastating divorce with the man she had been married to for over three years, Rachel thought her life was over. Her family disowned her, they wanted nothing to do with her anymore and she couldn't blame them. She had just divorced David Hart, one of the top successful bachelors in the country and heir to the Hart industries. But they would never understand that she didn't divorce him, he divorced her after she caught him cheating on her with her god-damned best friend! Rachel was just about to end everything by jumping off a bridge when she was saved by the most unexpected person. The boy she once bullied severally in highschool because he always wore ugly glass and was from a poor background, how come that glass make him so hot now? Why was he helping her get revenge on ex-husband who is trying to make her life even more miserable? And most important how did he get so handsome? What exactly does he want from her? ... No, you must want something, anything. If you can really help me get revenge on David and Lana, I can't just let you do it for free". Ethan went quiet for a while. I held my breath waiting for what his request might be. If it was something money could buy, I'll try my best to get it for him even though I was somehow broke right now. "You're right I do want something". He said after thinking for few minutes "What?" I asked slowly. " Until you get your revenge on David, Lana and every other person you want, you will live here". Live here as in...? " Wha... What are you saying? ". I stammered hoping he wasn't saying what I thought he was saying. I tried to step back but I missed a step and almost fell on the bed but Ethan caught me holding me in his muscular arms. Ethan moved his face closer to mine be was so close, our nose almost touched. " I want you to be with me! ".
She came down to live with humans because she was bored, tried of doing the same thing over and over again, so she did something stupid. She went for the first job she saw, to be the CEO's pretend wife, and she got it. Is there anything she can't do? Her name, Estrella Powers, and you may ask who she is, well... She is the most powerful mage in Arandel a place far from earth. His grandparents wanted him to get married before they hand over the company to him. There was no way he could marry just anyone, so he did an interview and picked Estrella. She intrigued him at first sight and he wanted to know more about her. His name, Alexander Hamilton, one of the top under thrity Billionaire CEO in the world. Two children, Sky, and Skylar both came out of nowhere to disturb Estrella not so perfect life. How do they all fit in the puzzle? Will they manage to keep this mage and make her fall for their arrogant father? And who is their father? Would Estrella save her newly found family from her old one or would she be forced to succumb to their wishes just to keep everyone she loves safe? Find out in the story... The CEO's Mage
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