“I like your body.”She heard him say.
His eyes were still closed and she felt the next thing he would do was to devour her.
She willed herself not to fight him and to be submissive so she could also get what she wanted.
She had no right to ask for anything but she really hope that he would be gentle.She wasn’t a clueless virgin.She had heard about how much sex hurts,especially for the first time.
She let go of the sheet and surrendered herself to what would happen next.She was expecting him to take off the duvet he had covered her with.
But he didn’t.
She was stunned when she felt his weight lifted off the bed and he appeared to be standing now.
“I suppose I can accept you as my wife.But you’re not ready for sex right now.When you are,I’m going to take you.”
She was shocked and when she opened her eyes,the man had left.
She laid on the bed still in surprise that he didn’t sleep with her.
She was relieved but she still felt scared about the whole concept of becoming the wife to a devil.
She put on her clothes and when she walked out,she found the butler waiting for her outside the room.
“This way, ma’am.”
Renee wordlessly followed him into a dining room.Her jaw dropped to see that it was filled with different delicacies.
“Please sit down and eat.”
Renee obediently sat down and tried to get some food down her throat while the butler excused himself.
The butler went straight to Gustavo Moretti,the father of Dante and all the other young masters.
“Sir Dante approves of her.”The butler informed Gustavo.
Gustavo nodded, curtly.
That child of his was his most difficult son but he had given Dante the condition to get married if he ever wanted to inherit anything from him.
He felt a good woman might make Dante come out of his shell.
Gustavo rubbed his temple.
One would just have to see if this was the good woman or if they would have to continue looking for a woman for his notorious son.
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It was evening now and Renee felt a bit calmer.She had met some staff in the Villa and they were extremely nice to her.They showed her around the Villa and taking in how beautiful the Villa is was quite the distraction she needed.
That evening,she stood at the lobby,gazing at some antique paintings.
Her mind reeled back to that morning.
Dante really did not sleep with her.
Were all the rumors true then?
Was he really worse than the devil himself?
“Welcome home,Sir Dante!”
She heard the bodyguards greet him from behind.
Hearing that name ‘Dante’, she suddenly wanted to hide but as she turned around,she heard a voice behind her.
“Stop!”
Renee didn’t dare move an inch.
He then walked over and stood in front of her.
She shakily looked up only to catch sight of the most horrible face she had ever seen.
Half of his face must have been burnt by fire and it was such a terrifying sight.
His eyes, looked cold and harsh.
He looked young,maybe in his late twenties but his appearance was too hideous.
Renee backed away in fright but then she missed her step and fell to the floor.
Dante moved to help her up but then she screamed, frightenedly.
“Don’t…come close to me!”
“You really are like the rest of them.”He growled,angrily.
She shut her eyes,too scared to look at him anymore.
Dante spun and ordered the butler.
“Send her back!And tell my father to stop looking for a wife for me!”He barked and ascended the stairs.
The butler sighed and stared at Renee,sadly.
He had really thought Renee might become the one.
Oh well, they would have to keep searching for a woman for him.
“Miss Gallo,you should leave now.You should not tell anyone about anything you did and saw in this house.And don’t worry,the money will be paid to you in full.Just consider it as compensation for spending the day here.”
Renee’s mind was swirling with different thoughts and emotions.She felt she needed to think.She needed to process things so she stood up to her feet and hurried out of the Villa.
Chad,the butler walked up to the study and knocked on the door.“Did she really leave?”Dante’s voice sounded.“Yes,sir.”Chad sadly,replied.He could tell Dante had already liked this girl but too bad the girl was just like the rest.*********When Renee left the Villa, she slowly walked down the street feeling uneasy.Did the butler really mean what he said?That the Moretti would really pay off her father’s debt and that she didn’t need to be married to Dante anymore?She should feel happy about that,right?She should feel free.She would not have to be married to that monster anymore.But Renee couldn’t shake off this unsettling feeling.How can she let them settle her family’s debt without her fulfilling her own end of the bargain?She was the one who had willing gone to the Moretti’s family.Would she really qualified to break the deal?And besides,Dante was too powerful.If he were to bear a grudge against her because of this,he would easily destroy her family.She couldn’t take
Dante stared at the mask thoughtfully and shook his head.“It’s fun to tease her for how.Let it be.Have you found all the information I need?”Hearing Dante’s question,the secretary stepped forward and gave more information to him.“Sir,Miss Renee Gallo is a kindhearted,enthusiastic girl.Everyone in her neighborhood are fond of her.She really is a good girl.““And you should be good to her.I believe that kind of girl deserves a good man.”Chad advised.Dante frowned and couldn’t help reflecting on himself.Was he as bad as everyone had painted him to be?“I want to be good to her.But I don’t know if I can.”“You can.”Chad encouraged.Dante had never cared what people thought about him.Hell,he had wanted people to fear and always be at his feet but for his little wife-to-be,he was willing to consider becoming a good person,a better person.***************Renee felt a lot better after resting for the rest of the day.The following day,she started thinking about going back to school.Sh
Renee never knew her own birth mother.Maria had told her that she had found Renee at her doorstep and with a note that said she was Rico’s daughter.At that time,Aurora was three years old.Rico knew he had an affair with a woman but he had been scared of admitting it to Maria for fear that he might lose her so he had lied and said he didn’t know anything about the baby.Maria had insisted on a DNA test which indeed confirm that the baby was indeed Rico’s.At then Rico had admitted to cheating on her and had begged for her forgiveness.Since the child was his,Rico had no choice but to name the baby and take good care of her.Overtime,he started to grow fond of Renee.But Maria and Aurora never liked Renee.They only pretended they liked her whenever Renee and Rico were around.For years,they had been secretly planning on ways to get rid of her.Renee felt very disheartened on finding out that they never really liked her.And here she was,thinking that they might’ve been worried sick about h
The woman didn’t apologize but continued making a scene.People around them murmured about the situation.“She really has the right to be mad.The man looks like a monster.”“Keep your voice down.What if he’s a pervert or a murderer?I’ve seen a lot of news on TV that some people feel inferior because of their physical defects and eventually become cold blooded murderers.”“I should really keep my voice down.I wouldn’t want him to hear me.”Renee felt sad hearing those words even if they weren’t directed at her.With how Dante’s scars looked,it seemed like he was in a fire incident.She felt it wasn’t his fault that he looks like this and shouldn’t be ridiculed and dehumanized like this.People should be more mindful of their words.Just as everyone continued murmuring,Renee shouted.“Shut the hell up!”The shout made the crowd go quiet in a second.Her little fists were tightly clenched in anger.A trace of coldness rose in her eyes as she glared straight at the kid’s mother.“Like I sai
Dante said it coldly but if Renee had looked at him more closely,she would have seen a slight loving smile on his lips.But Renee had only heard those cold words and it made her swallow.Haunt her sleep?Could he really do that?It was Dante’s treat and Renee didn’t offer to pay at all.After all this man was wearing a suit worth more than 10 million euros.She ate as much as she could and didn’t stop until she was too full to continue.Dante offered to drive her back to her dorm but she asked him to stop at the last traffic light because she didn’t want other students to see his Ferrari.But then he unexpectedly asked for something before she got down.“Kiss me before getting down.”Renee’s eyes widened.”What?”She was sitting in the passenger’s seat and could see the other half his beautiful profile.If girls didn’t see the other half of his face,they would fall in love with him at first sight.She swallowed because she herself was attracted to the beauty of his half face.Dante looke
Renee felt all the blood in her body welled up in her head and it made her face flushed.The close proximity between her and Dante was making it hard for her to breathe, she pushed him away and murmured.“I…I have to go back to the dorm now.You should get going.”Dante shrugged and then informed her.”You’ll be meeting my father at the Moretti’s family’s house tomorrow evening.”She nodded and quickly scurried away.Dante laughed watching her run away like a fleeing rabbit.*********The following evening,Dante came to pick her up.She was going to meet her future father-in-law and Renee felt so nervous.After getting out of the car,she stared at the carved black gate and the towering building behind it,feeling a little terrified.She never ever thought of marrying into a wealthy family,never dared to imagine marrying into the most powerful family in Italy.When she was too nervous to move,Dante held her hand,tightly.The warmth of the palm and the constant flow of power from it unexpe
The servants could not believe their ears.Dante’s woman had tried to seduce his nephew?!One of them quickly rushed to inform Dante and Gustavo about it.While the others assisted Renee to the house and placed her on the couch.Renee laid on the couch,weak and pale.She had gotten kicked on the back and slapped on the cheek.Not to talk of the hard way he had pushed her to the ground.As Dante descended the stairs,he froze seeing her in such a condition.And then he hurried up to the couch.Gustavo drew his white eyebrows together and hit his cane hard on the floor.“What happened?Who did this to the girl?!”Fabiano stepped forward and tried to be as convincing as possible.“Grandpa,this maid tried to seduce me in the greenhouse.You know I do not fancy people like her and getting involved with lowlives is not acceptable by you so I had to teach her a lesson so she’d know her place.”Gustavo stared at his grandson,squarely.He had heard a rumor about how Fabiano always forces himself on
Dante was still very livid and he was yet to have his satisfaction as to making Fabiano pay.But he didn’t want to beat him up in front of his father anymore.“Romano,Take him to my house.Since Thiago did a shitty job in raising his son,I’ll help him to teaching Fabiano a lesson he’d never forget.”Romano quickly went forward and grabbed Fabiano.Fabiano was trembling all long and he was in so much pain but thinking of the torture Dante would put him through if he gets locked up in Dante’s house filled him with dread.“Grandpa,help me!Don’t let him take me to his house.He’ll kill me…please help me…please call my father.”Gustavo glanced at Dante and swallowed.He knew that Dante was still very much upset and asking him to forgive Fabiano would be fruitless.After Fabiano was taken away,Gustavo said softly to Dante.“I know what he did was wrong.He had badly hurt your woman.But he’s still family.You can punish him however you want,just don’t kill him.”“I’ll try not to.”Dante’s tone wa
“And about what happened to your brother, I have let go. Why can't you?"Bianca felt a twinge in her heart as she said. The person who could not walk out of the shadow was not her, but Dante.The reason he stayed alive was to avenge the death of Lorenzo, to make those people pay."No way."Dante responded coldly, stressing each syllable forcefully and determinedly."Lorenzo has been dead for four years. Would you please just let go? I'm worried about you!"Dante fell into silence upon hearing that.After a while, he clenched his fists and said, stressing each syllable, "I have to avenge his death. I can't let him die in vain.""What about Renee? All you think about is your brother, so what about the girl you love? Have you ever thought about her? It's true that you're moving forward with the heavy burden on your shoulders, but do you think her life is easy? You can bear all those power struggles, but can she?""I'm living for my brother, but also living for myself. I will protect her
Renee didn't know what Isabelle was trying to say, so she just ignored it."How beautiful she is! I feel like she's making everyone look less charming. I wonder what kind of man deserves to be with her. I didn't know there were so many beautiful ladies abroad.""Beauty is not the biggest asset of a woman. If a woman is beautiful but vicious, what good will her beauty do?" said Isabelle indifferently.Upon hearing that,Renee felt it make sense.Before the dancing song was over, Mildred stopped and withdrew her hands with disdain, saying, "Let's call it a day."With that, she turned around and left. Her attitude towards that man was rather terrible.But the man did not care at all, instead, his heart was still racing fast for being thrilled.After stepping out of the dance floor, he bragged to everyone that he had danced with Miss Mildred.Mildred left and told the subordinate beside her coldly, "He made me unhappy. Get rid of him tonight. I don't want to see him again.""Okay,Miss Mild
"You don't need to understand. All you need to know is that I'm making money for you to spend.""Have you ever seen any member of the sponsor? That family looks mysterious. Do you know about them?""Not much. They don't have their own independent company, but they're shareholders of most of the industry leaders in Spain. What's more, their shares take up a large proportion. I heard that the family has carried a duke title for generations, and its wealth is beyond estimation. The BN group is cooperating with the group that has the biggest investment, so it can get more protection.""It sounds awesome. Dante, I met a little girl a few days ago. Her family is rich, and she lives in a castle. They even have a few golf courses. I used to think you were very rich, but now I realize that there are actually many people who are more powerful and influential than you."Dante was rendered speechless upon hearing that.Was he being despised?Dante said helplessly, "Don't run around in this strang
She looked around but didn't see anyone suspicious.With a smile remaining on her face, she pretended to be calm and entered the site.The organizer took her to her seat and told her to take a rest.Each star was assigned a dressing room behind.Isabelle went to the dressing room for a makeup touch-up, and Renee was carrying some bags in her hands, inside which were clothes that Isabelle would need later.While Isabelle was having her makeup touched up, her cellphone rang. She looked at the strange caller ID and hesitated.Eventually, she picked up the phone.But she did not hear anything after pressing the "answer" button."Is this some kind of prank?" she wondered."Isabelle, your makeup is done.""Um. You may all leave. I need to rehearse by myself.""Okay. We'll be waiting outside for you."After they went out, Isabelle was left alone in the room.While Isabelle was thinking about the speech she was about to give, her cellphone rang again.The rapid bell resounded in the large roo
Fine. I won't do anything you don't want me to."The lady interrupted him.Jane became delighted upon hearing that."Thank you, mother."Just then, a servant knocked on the door and reported that Renee had come down.Upon hearing that, he turned his wheelchair and was about to go out immediately, but on second thought, he turned to look at his mother."Mother, would you please stay here until I send her away? I'm afraid she will be restrained. I don't want to scare her.""Ok, I see."The lady responded.Jane was obviously very happy, a joyful smile tugging at his lips, which had never happened before.As soon as Jane left, Dracula went forward and took out a tablet.It was the surveillance video in the house.There were cameras in every room, which nobody knew except for the Lady and Dracula.They were also the only two people who knew Jane was a man.The lady watched the surveillance video and saw a different Jane.He was happier and more talkative.He held Renee’s hand and wrote dow
When the hero leaned over to kiss the heroine, Renee would make a feminine sound, as if she was either excited or shy.When the hero was helping the heroine out,Renee would clench her fists hard, as if she was more agitated than the hero himself.Every time when the hero jumped on the heroine,Renee would cover her eyes, yet peek through the fingers, which was hypocritical.So... this was what she liked!Jane pushed her wheelchair over and stopped in front of her.Reneewas confused."What's wrong?"Jane reached out one hand to press on her side all of a sudden, looking at her with strong affection, her facial expression serious.Because of the sudden approach, she could smell the faint fragrance on Jane's body, which was refreshing, like the fragrance of a flower."What are you doing?"She stuttered."Don't you like this?"Reneedidn't know whether to laugh or cry. She was kind of turned on just now, but... Jane was a girl!"Well, save these words until you become a boy! Naughty girl!"
And also, she would always treat the assignment Isabelle left for her seriously.She was a good kid that had potential talent.Isabelle started to put down her prejudice against Renee. In the past, she merely helped this girl because of Arturo, but now, she started to like this enthusiastic girl herself.She was full of passion and always grateful for those who had been kind to her.She was sincere.After seeing so much hypocrisy in the entertainment circle,Isabelle found such a pure heart precious.She started to realize, with so many other excellent women out there, why her son would still choose Renee.While she was reading the recipe in the room after Isabelle left, she heard some noise in the balcony.Was Dante here?Didn't she tell him that Isabelle would be away these days, and he didn't need to be so furtive?She came to the balcony."Dante, why do you... "Before she could finish speaking, she saw a big man dressed in black.Wearing a mask and a body armor, the man looked mus
Renee was disappointed upon hearing that. She wanted to surprise him, but she was stopped outside."I'm his friend. Can I go in?""Why is every random "nobody" calling herself as Mr. Moretti’s friend these days?" With that being said with contempt, the receptionist started to ignore Renee.Renee felt embarrassed. The receptionist obviously despised her, regarding her as a stranger that tried to climb her way up to Dante.Renee turned around and walked towards the rest area. She was about to call Dante, but she heard the conversation of the receptionists."Nowadays, these people don't have any self-knowledge at all. Why doesn't she look herself in the mirror? Does she want to meet Mr Moretti?Does she think she is the boss of this group?""Exactly. We don't even need Vice President Bianca.We can send her off by ourselves."Renee felt resentful upon hearing that.She was not just any random "nobody"!The phone was put through very soon, and she heard Dante’s voice."Is something botherin
The snow on the street had already been cleaned up, and the ground was wet, not as snow white as she had expected.But now, she finally got what she wanted.Jane was a little agitated, and she turned her wheelchair quickly.The man was about to help her, but Renee was one step ahead and pushed her outside."Have you ever seen fireworks before? It used to be fireworks in this place."Jane shook her head.Renee felt sorry for the girl, as the girl had not even seen such a common thing.Perhaps, because of her fragile physical condition, she had to stay at home all year round, just like a frog in the well, whose activity was limited in a small place.But there were so many interesting things in the world."Well, next time when you come here, you can tell me in advance, and I'll prepare some fireworks for you. But I won't be staying here for a long time. I'll go back in a few days.""We will meet again."Jane grabbed Renee’s hand and wrote down the words slowly.The man was surprised to s