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RAFAEL

"I just met with Lucas."

Ricardo scoffed, swirling the amber liquid in his glass before taking a slow sip. "That bastard." His jaw tightened. "Forget him. I don’t want anything ruining my night."

I smirked, leaning back against the bar counter. "That makes two of us."

Ricardo sighed, setting his drink down with a quiet clink. "I need to talk to you about Ryan."

There he goes again.

I arched a brow, already knowing where this was going. Ricardo was pissed I’d brought Ryan along, and even more jealous that I hadn’t run the idea by him first. Not that I cared.

"What about him?" I asked, feigning innocence.

Ricardo's gaze sharpened. "Next time, don’t bring him to these types of gatherings."

I let out a low chuckle. "You’re jealous?"

He gave me a dry look. "I don’t trust half the faces in this room. Ryan isn’t built for this lifestyle. He shouldn’t be here."

I tapped my fingers against my glass, letting his words settle. "I brought him here, didn’t I? That means I’m more than capabl
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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Over my boyfriend

    RICARDOI was so angry, and I didn’t even know why.No, that was a lie.This was the height of disrespect. And I didn’t mind killing anyone who stepped on my toes tonight. I had been trying my best to keep my cool, but this stupid old man didn’t deserve that restraint.Don Vittorio chuckled, the sound grating against my patience. “All right, all right,” he finally said, waving a lazy hand. “I don’t want to cause a scene here.”Liar.He had already caused a scene. Now he was just testing how far he could push me before I snapped.With a signal to his men, he sat back, watching. A few seconds later, they dragged Ryan out.But he wasn’t standing.He wasn’t even conscious.My blood boiled, my vision tunneling as I took in the way his body slumped between the two men holding him up. His face was pale, his shirt wrinkled, his arms hanging uselessly at his sides.What the fuck did they do to him?A slow, deadly silence filled the room. No one moved. No one dared to breathe.Don Vittorio tilt

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Spit it out

    MATTEOBella jumped like a spooked cat, water splashing everywhere as the cup hit the floor. Her wide eyes locked onto me. "Jesus!" she hissed, pressing a hand to her chest. "What is it with you people and not announcing your presence like normal humans?" I smirked, leaning against the doorframe. "Didn’t mean to scare you," I lied, tilting my head. "But you looked like you needed a distraction." Her jaw clenched. "What do you want, Matteo?" Straight to the point. Good.I stepped inside, letting the door click shut behind me. "I know you’re tired. I know this place… these people are wearing you down." I kept my voice low. "And I know you and your boyfriend would rather be anywhere else." Her fingers twitched at her sides. She didn’t deny it. Yessss."I can help with that," I offered, smiling when her gaze flickered with reluctant interest. She crossed her arms. "Alright. I’m listening." I exhaled like I was doing her a favor. "See, ever since your boyfriends slithered h

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Try me.

    RYANMy heart skipped a beat. What the hell does she want to say that she’s in alliance with that fool Matteo?* Bella’s lips parted. "Ryan is not a….” Fuck. Bella, why?Before she could finish, Rafael cut in. "Matteo sent one of your men to kill Ryan a few days ago." The room went dead silent. Ricardo’s head snapped toward Rafael, then to me, his dark eyes burning. "Is that true?" I swallowed, then nodded. "Yeah." Rafael leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "I had to shoot the bastard in the leg and drag him out myself." Why was Rafael covering for me?Wait… does he know my secret? Ricardo’s expression darkened. He turned to Matteo, who had gone pale. "You don’t go behind my back," Ricardo said, voice dangerously low. "You don’t touch what’s mine." Matteo’s mouth opened, but no words came out. Ricardo didn’t give him the chance. "You’re relieved of your duties as underboss." A collective gasp rippled through the room. Bella’s eyes widened. Matteo looked

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    I wasn’t leaving anymore

    BELLAI was exhausted. Stressed beyond words.This wasn’t how it was supposed to be.I left my job, my life, everything for Ryan. I thought we’d finally have time together, that he’d at least care enough to make me feel like I mattered. But no. Instead, he was drowning in this Mafia bullshit, getting dragged deeper and deeper, and completely ignoring me in the process.I clenched my jaw, my slippers clicking against the floor as I stormed down the hall. No. This wasn’t happening. I wasn’t going to sit around like some obedient, neglected girlfriend while my man played Mafia with Ricardo.Matteo was out. Fine. But Ryan and I? We were leaving with him.I reached Ricardo’s door and knocked, my pulse pounding with frustration."Come in," came the muffled response.I pushed the door open… and froze.Oh. My. God.Ricardo stood in the middle of the room, completely naked, his back to me. And… holy shit. His dick was massive.For a second, my brain short-circuited.Then, as if finally realizi

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    I wanted him.

    RICARDOIt was 2:05.I sat in the car, waiting for Ryan. My fingers tapped against the steering wheel as I stared at my phone, the screen glowing back at me with no new messages.He hadn’t texted. He hadn’t called.I had debated sending one of my men to knock on his door, to remind him. But something held me back. I didn’t want to force this. I wanted to know if Ryan felt the same way… if he even cared enough to show up without a push.So, I waited.2:30.Alright. Enough of this. I needed to stop making a fool of myself. If he wasn’t coming, then that was my answer. I reached for the door handle, sighing as I prepared to step out.But just as I did, the door on the other side opened.Ryan slid into the seat, his scent filling the car.“You actually waited,” he muttered, shutting the door.I clenched my jaw, gripping the wheel tighter. “And you actually showed up.”A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips, but he didn’t respond. He just sat there, his legs spread slightly, fingers brus

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    You should do it

    RICARDOMy hands gripped the wheel so tightly my knuckles turned white. My jaw clenched, my heart still pounding from what had happened in the backseat just minutes ago.Ryan shifted in his seat. "Ricardo, what the hell is going on?"I didn’t take my eyes off the road. "One of our hidden warehouses was burned down."Ryan stiffened. "What?""I need to check it out myself."Silence stretched between us, but I could feel Ryan’s gaze on me, his mind working through the situation. He didn’t press further. He knew better.As we sped through the city, my mind was already racing ahead. Who the hell had the audacity to pull something like this? My enemies had always been bold, but this was a direct attack. A declaration of war.Twenty minutes later, we reached the warehouse… or what was left of it.The smell of burnt metal and scorched wood filled my nostrils as I stepped out of the car. The once-solid structure was nothing but a skeleton now.My men stood in clusters, and they all parted as I

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Are you alright?

    RYAN"Yeahhh, you should do it," I said, my voice deliberately slow, watching the tension in the room shift.Ricardo’s eyes snapped to me. "Excuse me?"I smirked, leaning back against the wall. "Bella wants to have fun, right? So why not have it to the fullest?"Bella’s smirk faltered for a split second before she quickly masked it. I could see the way Ricardo grip on the armrest tightened. He wasn’t against the idea… far from it. He was just processing.Marco burst into laughter, shaking his head. "Oh, this just keeps getting better."Ricardo’s jaw twitched, but then something shifted in his expression. He turned toward Bella. "Alright then," he finally said. "It’s a deal."Bella’s posture stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered, her lips pressing into a thin line. She didn’t say anything, just nodded once. I wondered if she had expected Ricardo to actually agree, or if she had just been testing him.Marco’s phone buzzed in his hand, breaking the tension. He answered it, s

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    He gave in

    BELLAAlessio smiled and folded his arms. "Sorry, Bella. They're here for me. I've been expecting them."My breath, which had been lodged in my throat, finally eased out in a slow exhale. Relief flooded through me, but it was short-lived. I straightened, smoothing down my dress as I took a step back. The officers exchanged glances, then nodded at Alessio before moving toward the exit.I turned to him, forcing a casual smile. "Well, that was... interesting."Alessio chuckled, swirling his wine. "I have business with them. But don't worry, nothing serious."I nodded absently, but my mind was already elsewhere. My plan had been interrupted before I could get the pictures. Without those, this entire night would be pointless.My phone buzzed in my clutch. I slipped it out, subtly glancing at the screen.Ryan: Come back to the car. Now.I clenched my jaw. No way. I hadn't come this far just to go home empty-handed.Another message popped up.Ryan: Those were police officers. Come back befor

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    It was my turn

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception     I wasn’t that girl anymore

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    You’re crying

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception     I was into him

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    What’s going on?

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    My heart dropped

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  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    He won’t make it

    RYANI closed my eyes, waiting for the inevitable. I could feel the cold steel of the gun still pressed against my forehead, and my breath hitched as I prepared for the end. This was it. After everything, this was how it would all go down.But just as Matteo's finger tightened on the trigger, a voice rang out from behind me."Don’t do it."It was Ricardo.Matteo stilled for a moment, his eyes narrowing as he turned toward the sound of the command. But the smirk never left his face. He shifted his weight slightly, keeping the gun locked on me but still facing the voice that threatened him.Ricardo stepped into view, and he wasn’t alone. Behind him, Lucas stood, his arms pinned tightly at his sides, a gun pressed to his temple. Ricardo’s eyes locked onto Matteo’s with a cold stare."If you try anything, I’ll shoot him," Ricardo said, his voice calm, unbothered. Matteo’s lips curled up into that wicked smile again, but his laugh was darker this time. "Does it look like I care? You s

  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Last prayers

    RYANJust like Rafael predicted, I got the call.I was going out with them tonight.I stood by the entrance, adjusting the sleeves of my jacket, when Rafael strolled in casually like we were headed to a beach bar and not a war zone. A loose black shirt, baggy brown trousers that fitted him perfectly.I blinked at him. “You sure you’re dressed for a fight?”He shrugged. “Comfort over chaos, my friend.”I couldn’t help the snort that escaped. Then I leaned in. “Did you talk to Ricardo? About Bella?”“Yeah, sure. He agreed,” Rafael said, brushing invisible lint off his shirt. “She should be here any…”Before Rafael could even finish his sentence, the doors swung open.Ricardo stepped out, his boots hitting the marble. He was followed by five of his men, all suited, armed, and cold-eyed. His gaze landed on me. “Since you're going to be my underboss soon,” he said, voice sharp and commanding, “you start earning that title. From tonight, you follow us out on every mission. No more sitting

  • Stripper by Night, Doctor by Deception    Drink up

    RICARDO I kept knocking. Three times. Then four. I didn’t even know why I was still standing there. Maybe I wanted to fix it. Maybe I just needed to see him. Needed to apologize, even though I knew words weren’t enough. Why the hell did I think it was a good idea? A threesome? With her? His girlfriend… or should I say ex. God. What the hell was wrong with me? "Ryan," I called again, softer this time. “Come on, man. Please… open the door.” The silence on the other side stretched, after a few seconds the door creaked open. Ryan stood there, arm crossed. “What do you want?” he asked flatly. I opened my mouth, but the words caught in my throat. Then I saw him. Rafael. Lying on the bed. Something inside me cracked. My stomach twisted, but I kept my face still. “What are you doing here?” I asked, even though I already knew. I just… needed to hear him say it. Rafael tilted his head. “I don’t understand the question,” he said. “Am I not allowed in this room?” That was it. That t

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