“Do you take love or power?" he asked pointing the gun right at my forehead. In the underworld of Atlanta, blood ties are not only sacred, but also deadly. Ariella Johnson, a fearless law student, had no idea she would be bound to ruthless Mafia Don Luis DeLuca. He marries her not out of love, but to gain power, claiming her before his rival. To the outside world, she is his wife and a symbol of strength. But Ariella refuses to be controlled. Defiant and sharp-tongued, she confronts Luis at every turn, refusing to submit to a man who regards her as nothing more than a strategic move. When her father dies after discovering the truth at the hands of the defeated rival, Ariella's grief transforms into quiet determination. She won’t be a pawn in anyone’s game. As she learns to navigate the dangerous world she has been thrust into, she develops an unexpected bond with Luis' sister, Annie. However, not everyone in his household is an ally—Kendy, a cunning maid, secretly works against Ariella with, ensuring she never finds her footing. One reckless, drunken night transforms everything. Ariella discovers she is pregnant, forcing Luis to face the truth: his wife is no longer merely a symbol; she is his greatest weakness. But, before he can make things right, betrayal paves in. His most trusted allies turn on him, using Ariella as leverage in a deadly power struggle. With enemies closing in and time running out, Luis must decide whether to defend the empire he built or fight for the woman who refuses to be conquered. In a world where love is dangerous and trust is a luxury, survival requires knowing whom to protect and who to destroy. Read HIS RUTHLESS REDEMPTION
Lihat lebih banyakCHAPTER 30Ariella This man is ruthless. I wish I could just stop what I am doing, but my father's grave deserves justice. I was in the study the entire time and did not see Luis when he returned. Is it possible that another entrance leads inside this mansion? I asked myself deep into my crazy thoughts.I resumed studying for the second test and eventually fell asleep due to exhaustion. This was something I would typically do at home, and my father would take me to bed, but this time I awoke in the devil's study. I glanced at the clock and could not believe I was going to be late when I heard someone attempting to break into Luis' study. Who could be trying to get in here so early?Not wanting to move, I just waited for the person to open the door before pressing a biometric button to turn on the lights when my gaze landed on Marcus.“Ariella! What are you doing here?" He inquired, attempting to mask his embarrassment, but I was too skilled for that game."I assumed this was my hus
CHAPTER 29Luis “Aren't they here yet?" I asked David.“Yes Boss." Ariella has been acting weirdly; I have no idea how she became so daring suddenly. I was still shocked when she served my food and asked me to pour her coffee. I felt like all of my alternatives had been exhausted, and I stood there obediently following her request. I can not believe she could stroll calmly while clutching my arm and entering my study. I'm now trapped in my command. I blame my foolish lawyer and David."Boss, your lawyer has left the nation and will only return next week," David stated as he walked into my office.“This is all your fault. How could you go as far as adding her fingerprints? Do you have any notion how many safes she can open?""Boss, I am sorry, I thought I was following your commands," David said, although this made no sense at all."David, did my grandmother ask you to promise her something?" I asked since I knew him so well."No Boss I…I—" "Damn it, David, how could you be so care
CHAPTER 28Enrico Monica is such a stubborn woman; I have warned her several times to get out of Ariella's way, but she lets her jealousy get in the way. I have never informed Ariella or anyone else that she is my girlfriend, save for the members of my Mafia. Now she is weeping over whatever Ariella did to her on campus, and I am expected to soothe her."Babe, I am talking to you; are you even listening to what I am saying? Ariella humiliated me today," she reiterated after saying it several times."I heard you, honey; you need to calm down," I said.“What is that supposed to mean? Enrico, do you even know what rumors are saying around campus right now?" she inquired."Monica, please, I need to focus. Will you calm down or just go so I have my peace?”"Oh, it has gotten to this now, huh?" She said, making her way out before I stopped her at the door; she then added, "I am telling you how horrible I feel, and you are asking me to go fine.""Come back here, babe. I'm sorry." “Speak,
CHAPTER 27Ariella We were now in class, and Professor Hayes was returning our final work after he entered the grades. I could see how other pupils were encouraged, but when he approached me. He merely handed me the paper and went on to Emma; I understood what that meant. The classroom remained hushed, and I realized why no one dared to laugh: they were afraid of having their tongues cut off."It is fine, we will do better next time," Emma whispered, mending my shoulder, but it did not make me feel any better because I despised failing assignments."I am OK," I said, though she knew too well to suspect I was lying.The class had been dismissed, and we were all standing up to go when Professor Hayes beckoned me back. "May I have a word with you, Mrs. Deluca?" He muttered and I, knowing what to anticipate, strolled back to his desk."Yes," I said, Emma beside me, when he begged her to pardon us."I will be outside," she said and walked away."I believe you know why I called you back.
CHAPTER 26Ariella Dinner was finally over, and everyone was startled that I had served Luis's dish. Kendy and the other maids removed the plates while I made my way upstairs, confidently gripping Luis' arms. He merely stared at me and kept heading up the stairs as I tried not to notice what was going on. When we reached up, I pulled my arm from his and was going to walk to the Golden Room when he took my hand.“Uhmm is everything OK?" I feigned to inquire as if it did not worry me at all, but I was shaking inside."Ariella, whatever you are attempting to accomplish will end in the worst manner imaginable, so you should stop and focus on being healed. You can not just bury your father yesterday and then start being a changed person," he said, which was true, but I knew what I was doing."That is fantastic advice, but I am used to stating the deceased are gone and will soon be forgotten, so you do not need to worry."I could see he was horrified to hear that from someone who had just
CHAPTER 25Ariella I feared that I would be locked up in the Mafia until I discovered my final hope in an unexpected place: Luis's study.I was busy looking through the drawers when my fingers accidentally lingered over the biometric pad, and in an attempt to withdraw them, my thumb pushed against it.The message 'ACCESS GRANTED' appears on the screen.I was shocked, but I wanted to find out what was concealed inside, so I immediately withdrew the black file bound with golden ropes, and to my amazement, it read, "RIGHTS AND SHARES BETWEEN MRS AND MR DELUCA."Unable to believe what I had just read, I opened the file and began reading the documentation, only to discover that I was a 50% shareholder in the Deluca fortune and had several rights, some of which contradicted Luis' selections.I quickly made a copy of the paper and returned it before anybody discovered that my fingerprint could also access biometric drawers. I needed hope and bravery if I was going to confront Luis When I a
CHAPTER 24Luis She was clearly trying very hard to stop the tears from streaming down her face, but I was a complete idiot and did not even know how to help. My guards were all gazing at me, undoubtedly expecting me to go console her since she was my wife in their view. I walked towards her and took a seat next to her. I could see she wanted to walk away, but I kept her hand.For the first time in a long time, I felt sorry for a lady; the last time I did was when I was with my late fiancé, whom I still miss. Ariella attempted to resist, but I informed her that I was not there to be unkind."What else do you want from me?" she asked, pulling her hair behind her face.“Nothing, I —" "Then let me go; is it not enough that you killed my father?” She said and that frustrated me hard since I was not responsible."Believe me when I say I didn't. I will discover the true killer and—"“Is that a joke or something? I know you did it and will not stop until you pay for what you did, OK!" she
CHAPTER 23Luis Seeing how distraught she was during her father's burial, I could not help but think of how it was for me and Annie when our parents and grandparents died. It seemed as if joy would never return to our lives, and I would have to stay steadfast in safeguarding an Empire I was not prepared to defend. Things just seemed to be different and the thought of never going to see them again felt like a nightmare."Boss, why didn't you let me know you were coming? I would have prepared everything beforehand." "It's OK David, how's Ariella?” I asked."Madam is doing well, but I do not believe she has entirely recovered," David replied."That is for sure; any leads on who may have shot her father?" I asked as I couldn't rest until the culprit was caught."I have not discovered any yet, but I truly believe it is your cousin Boss.""I simply hope that is an assumption because I will not sympathize with whoever did that."We arrived home, and I entered the living room, where I ran
CHAPTER 22Ariella When we arrived at the Deluca home, I got out of the car after the guard opened the door for me. "Welcome back, ma'am," he said with a bow, and I simply walked away without saying anything."Look, there is still time. You may go back home and—""Will you please be quiet?" I asked Klara, who had a horrible feeling about my coming to the Deluca estate. I knew she wanted me to remain at home longer, and I wanted that as well, but retribution was something I was not ready to wait for."Ariella, please think about it," Emma said quietly, but I ignored her.“I'll be in my room, Klara, would you like to come?" Annie asked and Klara followed her.I was now left with Emma, who kept urging me to return home and recuperate. We were about to enter the Golden Room when security stopped Emma."Madam, you're not allowed to enter here,” he said."Who said that?” I asked him in a serious tone."Mr. Deluca said so, madam," he said, bowing his head."She is with me; are you blind? Le
CHAPTER 1Atlanta, Georgia ~Ariella~"If you move your head, you will die, so you better stand still, woman," Emily said, as Luis stood next to her without saying anything. I am not sure how a wife and lover can live together.Examinations were quickly approaching, and I had not yet paid my outstanding examination fees. As a law student, things have been difficult, but holding onto the hope of one day making my father proud has kept me going. I know things would not have progressed this far if my mother, the only person who truly provided me with everything I needed, was still alive. A brave and supportive woman who had always fueled my desire to become a top lawyer left when I did not expect her to, and now I am stuck in a mess I do not know how to get out of. I took on a serving job for the night because I knew the money I would make would be more than enough to pay for my exam and buy a gift for my father's birthday. I had never served before but was eager to do so because I did...
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