Business and Pleasure (Hamartia Trilogy Book 1)

Business and Pleasure (Hamartia Trilogy Book 1)

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By:  Harriette MoonCompleted
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When Caterina Mari Santelli--daughter of a Capo--was born, she became a living curse. It was against the Italian mob to fraternize with the Russian enemy. And when her father decided to marry her late Russian mother, their family was walking on a thread in the Mafia industry. So, here comes Lucas De Marchi--a Boss--pure Italian from the greatest and legendary bloodline. His goal is to marry Caterina for her to be stripped off from being a curse, for him to be, someday, head of both clans and another dark mission he has to fulfill. But Caterina isn't a damsel in distress. When she met Lucas and discovered the truth, she knew there was blood to be shed. Only she didn't know whose.

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Chapter 1

Capitolo I

"It's either that or you get yourself killed while walking in Time Square." My father is a healthy man. For his age, he is still capable of fighting with any weapon and through hand combat. Also, he is still a master of ruining my life. "We're despised in the Mafia, Caty. It's the only way to pay our debts and clean up the Santelli name."

"I'd rather die while walking in Time Square, then." I crossed my arms and leaned back on the chair. My father let out a frustrating sigh and touched the bridge of his nose.

"Caty, you need to do this for us. For our bloodline. For your kids someday and their kids after that," he suggested, but I am fucking far away from agreeing.

"And who says about me having kids, father?" I raised an eyebrow. "Besides, I'd rather die a virgin—" not that I'm a virgin or anything "—and fight for our bloodline, then let an arrogant stranger fix what you and mother did," I hissed through gritted teeth. My father clenches his jaw, and I knew I hit a nerve. My father was one of the most patient among three Montefiore's Capos and considered one of the toughest. He's a silent man in the business, but the merciless of all.

Pasquale Montefiore is one of the kindest and most impulsive men in the Mafia industry. Kindest because he recruited my father as one of his Capos and impulsive because he didn't give a single thought about it.

My father was once an Underboss of his father—technically, second in command. He was the second eldest among five brothers, and it became his pride for being chosen. His eldest brother, Matteo Santelli, was a jealous and compulsive asshole. So when he discovered that his younger brother was being second in command, he got furious and went rogue behind his father's back—selling information to the enemy. When my father violated Rule 3, Matteo was very happy to take my father's place and their father, my grandfather, shunned my father out of his position and disowned him as his son.

"I do not, and won't ever, regret what happened between me and your madre, Caty," father said as his eyes went soft and his jaw relaxed.

My mother was a Russian Archduchess. The fifth eldest in Larionova, a Russian mafia composed of vigorous females. Rule 3 was to never fraternize with the enemy, so when my mother got pregnant with me, they both eloped and moved to America, deciding that it might be the safest place to be. My mother died of childbirth—because of me. I killed my mother. I was a murderer before I learned how to walk. I killed with my eyes closed. Since then, my father and I have permanently stayed in New York. Occasionally, he'd only visit Italy for business—mostly for meetings and transactions.

"If you do this, you can visit Italy as you please. You don't have to sleep with one eye open. No more bodyguards and nannies to watch your back." My father is a master manipulator, but I was a master of his games.

"I survived this kind of setup for more than twenty years, father." I countered. There were no bodyguards and nannies involved in our situation. At least not that I know of. Except for Mrs. Sanchez, the cook. "I don't get why I need to have a pretend marriage to a man I don't even know."

"Amore mio, Lucas De Marchi came from one of the purest and legendary bloodlines in the entire Italian Mafia."

"And you believe that if I marry this Lucas, we—you and I—should be stripped off from the most-hated list in Italian Mafia?" I asked briskly.

"Si, Caty." This time, he was the one who calmly leaned back on his black leather chair. "If the mob sees you with a notorious and loyal man like Lucas, they'd consider, at least you if not me, to be taken back to have a better life and a position you deserve."

"And what's in it for me?" I raised an eyebrow. "What if I don't want to return to this former life of yours?"

"Then you wasted your entire childhood." He's challenging me this time. He smirks his mocking smirk at me, knowing that I don’t back down from a challenge. And he only does it to his clients. "All those training, those shooting lessons and combat drills. All a waste."

I despised my training when I was a kid. I was bruised and wounded. I wasn't an ordinary kid. At age four, I memorized all types of guns and daggers. By six, I knew how to use them. By 10, I was almost as good as my father's associates and soldiers. By age eleven, I treasured the value of being stone cold. I was kidnapped by one of my father's loyal mates and tried to electrocute the information out of me. Three days after being strapped and shocked, I realized that I was just being tested by my own father. I didn't talk to him for five months after that.

"I'm sure they wouldn't be all wasted," I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Caterina, if your madre sees how you are right now, she will, as always, be pleased as I am," he creased his forehead and softened his eyes. "And also disappointed, if you refuse this offer." Son of a bitch! He knew I have a soft spot for Mama and he was only playing me like a cat playing with its food.

I took a deep sigh of surrender, but I kept my eyes cold. I wasn't letting my guard down. "What's in it for me, then?" I repeat my earlier question.

"Whatever you want, mi Caty." My father was already smirking this time. He knew I was to be playing his game. "Power, riches, fame. Revenge."

"I can get a divorce right after I fooled them all?" I blinked.

"You can even kill them all if you want to. As long as you make them believe you are worthy. It'll be easy if you can even fool Lucas. They'll never know what hit them." He chuckled. "So are you saying yes, my Caty?"

I grabbed the nearest pen at his desk. "Where do I fucking sign?" Father slides to me a white envelope. I opened it and I signed it with my name and decided to read it later before bed.

Signed: Caterina Mari Santelli

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Geraldine
Loved this book:) is ther going to be second part
2021-10-09 19:56:57
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Cherry
Author deserves some credit since the book has no cheating, no rape, no other woman drama. But Cat was behaving like a thug. I hated it. She is very childish, immature and annoying as hell. The writing was chaotic. Everything happening was a big mess and all over the place.
2024-12-15 03:15:01
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Cherry
Caterine is an annoying spoiled brat. Wtf was I even reading. Her father shooting her because she was throwing a tantrum. Lol.
2024-12-05 19:09:43
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paz kelly
bad ending
2021-10-23 03:36:24
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Capitolo I
"It's either that or you get yourself killed while walking in Time Square." My father is a healthy man. For his age, he is still capable of fighting with any weapon and through hand combat. Also, he is still a master of ruining my life. "We're despised in the Mafia, Caty. It's the only way to pay our debts and clean up the Santelli name." "I'd rather die while walking in Time Square, then." I crossed my arms and leaned back on the chair. My father let out a frustrating sigh and touched the bridge of his nose. "Caty, you need to do this for us. For our bloodline. For your kids someday and their kids after that," he suggested, but I am fucking far away from agreeing. "And who says about me having kids, father?" I raised an eyebrow. "Besides, I'd rather die a virgin—" not that I'm a virgin or anything "—and fight fo
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Capitolo II
Contract: This contract is entered by and between: Caterina Mari Santelli of Upper East Side, New York, United States of America Represented by Atty. Donald Gonzalez And Lucas De Marchi of Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Represented by Atty. Stefano Elcorudo The term of the agreement shall begin October 15, 2015 until the day they both unanimously sign out. In this relationship, they agree to: GENERAL Section A.1
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Capitolo III
Name: Lucas Montevecchi De MarchiAge: 28Birthdate: Novembre 16, 1987Birthplace: ItalyOrigin: ItalianCurrent City: Boston, MassachusettsCurrent Country: United States of AmericaEye Color: BlueHair Color: Dark BrownHeight: 6' ft.Occupation: CEO; De Marchi Merchandise Father's Name: Gerlando De Marchi (Alive)Mother's Maiden Name: Aurelia Montevecchi (Alive) Serious Medical Issues: Mild Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD; In therapy)
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Capitolo IV
The moment I finished reading the entire contract, I looked for Lucas De Marchi on the internet. I cannot fucking believe that this man had already signed the contract before I did. It makes me think that he's eager for something other than actually saving me and my father from humiliation.   The page loaded with a lot of news about Lucas appears. Headlines like, Lucas De Marchi found Hand-in-Hand with former Playboy Model; De Marchi's New girl or New Toy?; Mystery Woman with Mr. De Marchi not so mysterious anymore and; De Marchi caught in a Bar Fight.   I don't actually know if Lucas will save me from being an outcast or he'll embarrass the fuck out of me as his new play toy.
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Capitolo V
When I got inside my room, I ran towards the bathroom and got the first aid kit from the cabinet. The pain became so unbearable tears were running down my eyes and sweat rolled down my temple. I hissed and panted as I looked at my pale face in the mirror. My mother's eyes look back at me with shock and anger. My hair that I earlier tied into a careless bun was now so loose that some strands were raining down to frame my face. I removed my right hand which was earlier cupping my left shoulder. It was covered with blood and I breathed through the pain. I wash my hand with water from the sink and slowly remove my robe. I let it pool down my feet and stare at the eyesore wound in my shoulder. Without thinking and with the last intake of breath, I jam my thumb and my index finger inside. I scream so loud I'm afraid th
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Capitolo VI
I didn't even know what I'd say when I jolted out of bed, and there's fire in my arm. I've overused the word fuck since I got shot, until I was plunging my hands inside the wound. Even in my dreams. I immediately regret sitting up too fast when my shoulder throbbed. I couldn't even think straight. But the dream came flashing back like a wrecking ball swinging back. I don't usually remember the dreams when I wake, but this time was different. Everything was clear and I remember them vividly. Like it was a memory and not a dream. Like a premonition. Lucas fucking De Marchi was haunting me even in my dreams. I shudder at the memory of his voice. It isn't possible for a person to know one's v
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Capitolo VII
When Chase was in the ring and had his trainer's glove ready, I swung my left hand to punch him on his right side. But he was fast. He dodged my punch as he leaned lower left and hit his glove on my left thigh. My knee slumps to the ground, giving him time to elbow me on my shoulder. I grunt. "Concentrate, Caty," Chase pants, bouncing away from me, so proud of his first achievement of the day. How could I concentrate if all I could think of was Lucas, and my anger towards the man I haven’t actually shared a word with was going to be the death of me? "I need you to get a few things for me," I said, gripping my soon-to-be-bruised shoulder and stretching the strained muscles in my neck. Without waiting for a reply, I lunge at him, swinging my uninjured arm for a quick moment before taking it back. With his sudden reaction to move away to the other side, I swing
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Capitolo VIII
I am currently sitting on top of the stage confidently and as elegantly as I can despite my uneasy feeling. I was never a great public speaker. Half of the time, I was talking shit, the other half, I was just boasting what I have. Not really a role model material if you ask me. From my point of view, I can see five familiar faces. Two of which are positioned on the entrance door, one on the exit in the right, another in the group of paparazzi, and one on the top balcony as the acting hawk. There are about 200 students in the area; all graduating this June. And it's stupid for their staff to let me have a talk in the second month of the school year. But I take pleasure from it anyway. I like it when I'm the center of attention. "So let's welcome our guest speaker today, one of Time Magazine’s World's Most Influential Women of the Year, the graceful and beautiful Miss Caterina Santelli," one of the staff in
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Capitolo IX
When we finished lunch by 12, I went to my scheduled manicure-pedicure at Tenoverten Nail Salon. I decided to have my previous blood-red nail polish removed and replaced it with expensive French tips.When that was over, we headed over to Harlem for the magazine signing for the Times. I was ecstatic when I heard I'd be on the cover of Times Magazine this month. From the Most Influential Woman of New York to World’s Most Influential Women of the Year. It's one of the best things that has ever happened to me. And despite whatever is happening with my relationship with my father, and the contract between me and Lucas, I'm still glad that I get to do these—the things that make me happy and the things that I achieved on my own without the help of my father's profile nor his filthy money.The library was full when we arrived. Chase guided me through the c
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Capitolo X
I refuse to leave my room simply because I want to defy my father. That was the only thought that ran through my head as I stood outside the balcony staring at the front yard below, drinking a glass full of Cheval Blanc 1947. I'm not a drinker really, but when you have a bottle of one of the most expensive wines in the world just hanging in your wine cellar and a screwed-up future way ahead of you, you just can't resist.The knock came again. It was the third time since my father left 15 minutes ago."Mi dispiace, signora," I'm sorry, ma'am, the small, muffled voice of the maid called from outside. "Tuo padre ti vuole giù,” Your father wants you downstairs
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