Stella sacrificed her body for Adrian, only to discover she was nothing more than a replacement for her sister, Clara. Adrian deeply loves Clara and sees Stella as nothing but a gold digger. Heartbroken and betrayed, she decides to leave and start a new life. But when she walks away, Adrian desperately tries to get her back, offering money in exchange for her love. Just as he thinks he can take her back, Stella’s five mafia brothers appear. They glare at Adrian, sneering, “She’s our mafia princess. You’re not fit to have her.”
Lihat lebih banyakStellaI roll my eyes and click a button on the side of the car door. The window rolls up, Adrian drawing his hands away. Without another word, Sebastian steps on the gas pedal and the car speeds away.“Stella,” Sebastian says my name like it is butter rolling off of his tongue, “if you need to talk to me about your marriage with him—”“No,” I cut him off, “it’s fine. I would rather you not get involved. It will only make things worse for me, trust me.”I can feel his gaze burn into the side of my face. I have to look away before, unable to look at the confused and saddened look in his eyes. Out of the corner of my eye, I watch as he slowly nods, turning his full attention towards the road.The rest of the drive is silent except for the radio that plays news reports for Sebastian to listen to. He needs to stay updated on the city as the heir to the Obsidian Pact’s Godfather title. I watch as we drive by tall skyscrapers, making our way to where the different Mafia family members meet.
Third Person POVStella sighs and closes her laptop screen, rolling her head back into the headrest of the car. A small smile creeps up onto Sebastian’s face as he watches her.“Your hacking skill shave gotten better,” his praise catches her attention, opening one eye to look at him, “you’re much faster than you were before.”“I had a lot to free time in the hospital,” Stella shrugs. A weight falls onto Sebastian’s chest at her casual revelation.He watches as her hands move to her neck, quickly undoing the metal clasp of the necklace. Stella barely even looks at it before holding it out to him.“Here you go,” she says, eyes finally meeting his, “thanks for letting me borrow it in there.”“No, it’s yours,” Sebastian pushes the necklace back towards her, shaking his head, “if you don’t want it, we can throw it away.”The truth is that Sebastian casually bought it for Stella, thinking that the necklace would look best around her neck instead of anyone else. He didn’t plan, or know, that
StellaI tear my gaze away from Adrian’s unable to even look at the man that stands before me. I spot a nearby hotel employee, signaling them over. They slowly approach me, nodding their head, ready to receive my command.“I want to see the security footage,” I gesture to the security cameras that hang in the top corners of the ceiling, facing every direction of the room.“I’m sorry, ma’am, but the security cameras are currently offline. They have been broken for quite awhile now,” the hotel employee informs me, hanging their head down low.I turn to look at Clara, who feigns a look of innocence on her face. She planned this from the very beginning. I wonder how much money it took to have the hotel turn a blind eye to her antics.“We need to call the police right this instant!” My father’s shout carries across the room. He approaches Clara and the necklace, wagging his finger at me. “She’s a thief and she must be dealt with accordingly.”“No, no, it is okay, father. Stella has probabl
StellaAs I slowly enter the room, arms crossed over my chest, and set my bag down on a seat by the door. I watch as Adrian drapes an elegant diamond necklace into Clara’s hands. The room fawns and gasps over the sparkling jewelry.“Congratulations on waking up from your coma, Clara,” Adrian looks down at her, a ghost of a smile on his face.Clara beams up at him. My heart aches at the sight, knowing that Adrian will never gift me anything beyond money as compensation.A man weaves through the crowd, his eyes fixated on the necklace. He narrows his gaze and tilts his head to the side. He adjusts his glasses and straightens his posture, a few people now turning their attention towards him.“It’s a custom replica of the Heart of the Sea! It’s highly coveted and is very expensive!” He states with awe in his eyes. Clara looks around the room while keeping her dazzling smile on her face.“How do you know about it?” Clara asks with an awkward chuckle.“I’m a jewelry appraiser!” He smiles at
StellaI slowly raise one of my eyebrows, crossing my arms over my chest. Adrian’s face contorts into confusion before it settles on shock. He clears his throat, eyes flickering between the laptop screen and my face.The laptop screen is filled with explicit and suggestive pictures of men. It’s an obscene amount, really, but it was the best cover I could think of to protect my identity as Tracer. Who would dare question what it is that I am doing when they’re face to face with a man’s bare chest?The set up was easy. It is a simple dual operating system. With one click of a button, I’m able to switch between the two interfaces with ease, quickly concealing my hacker identity at a moment’s notice.A flash of jealousy stains Adrian’s expression. His lips purse before they move into a thin line. He pushes my laptop back into my arms and diverts his gaze before it falls back on me.“Stop looking at things like that,” his eyes drop to my cheeks then they move all around my face.My express
StellaAdrian’s weight on my wrists makes my skin tingle. His brows knit together and the usual crease forms in his skin.His face is unreadable under the dim lighting, but as soon as he tilts his head to side and licks his lips, I can see the heat behind his eyes. The hunger he holds inside the depths of his mind by the way he looks down at me.My heart races from his close proximity. My eyes drop to his lips, my body wanting to push up and close the distance between us. Just as I’m about to move, my mind remembers the way he was protecting Clara mere hours ago.He instantly ran to her side and pushed her behind him, protecting her from Luca and Silas. He kept her hidden from my brothers’ hardened stares. He was so quick to step between Clara and the mafia men…when has he ever been like that with me?I fall back into the mattress. My face loses any and all emotion it holds. Indifference takes over my body, the heat from my desire dissipating in an instant. It forms into something col
Third Person POVAdrian’s mind moves back to the hacker, Tracer, that he spoke with earlier in the day. Just like the mafia princess, she reminded him so much of Stella with the way her messages looked.His mind runs at a mile a minute, unable to quiet or calm down like he am usually able to. He pulls away from Clara and pinches the bridge of his nose. Images of Stella’s face attack his mind, leaving him no relief.Adrian sees her in the mafia princess. He imagines her sitting behind a computer as Tracer. He remembers her in the hospital gown she wore just a few days ago, her hazel eyes swollen and red from crying.“I met a hacker today who spoke just like Stella, and now the mafia princess has her eyes,” Adrian glances down at Clara. “There is no way in hell that they are all connected.”A small scoff leaves Clara’s mouth, a tinge of a smile spreading across her lips before it disappears.“Stella? She’s far too timid for that kind of role. She doesn’t have the aura of a renowned hack
Third-Person POVClara’s blue eyes connect with a woman that stands behind her. The woman is dressed in an extravagant gown, one that makes Clara’s look cheap and poorly made. It’s a deep red color and it compliments her skin tone and slender figure.Behind her stands five men in all black suits. Their masks reveal parts of their face but underneath them, it is alarmingly clear that the five men are devilishly handsome.Stella’s hazel eyes stare at Clara from behind her mask with a look of distaste. By changing her return ball into a masquerade, she is able to keep her identity a secret from those who know her and from the people who don’t. She looks Clara up and down, shifting her weight to her back foot.Clara’s face goes red, matching the shade of her ruby lipstick. She turns her gaze away, the champagne glass tilting in her hand. She scans the nearby area and notices Adrian standing to the side.Fury and jealousy bubble inside of her chest. She sets her sights on Adrian, face scru
AdrianI blink at my phone screen, mouth hanging open as Stella’s name flickers into darkness. Stella has never hung up on me before. I scoff and look around in disbelief before turning back to the screen.Go find someone else with your money.Stella’s words repeat on an endless loop inside my mind. Why is she acting like she didn’t marry me for my money? What happened to the gold digger I used to know?Has she somehow decided that the money I have given her is enough? Or did she find someone else to provide that luxury for her?My stomach falls, face suddenly feeling heavy. The car Stella got in earlier was a luxury SUV. I recognized the car’s logo in a heartbeat, knowing that it is one of the most expensive brands to buy from.For the past five years, Stella has remained at home or in the hospital. She doesn’t have a social circle to rely on nor does she have anywhere else to run off to. Her life has revolved around me and the surgeries she’s had.Stella has to be throwing another t
Stella“Ma’am, Mr. Adrian’s $1 million compensation has been successfully deposited.” The message from my husband’s assistant arrives just as I regain consciousness.As the wife of Adrian, the youngest CEO of a publicly traded pharmaceutical company, everyone envies the life I appear to have. But behind this, it’s the fifth time this month I’ve been dragged out of the operating room. My blood and tissues are needed by my husband’s company, and I’m required to provide them regularly.Before I entered this marriage, I knew it was a deal. It’s as though I have some rare medical condition—one that requires Adrian to use my body for his company’s research. Lately, the surgeries have become more frequent, and it’s beginning to take its toll on me. In exchange, I marry the man I’ve loved my whole life, receiving monthly transfers of millions of dollars.I know Adrian isn’t good at expressing his care with words—he shows it through money instead. Though compared to the success of my husband’s...
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