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With her family turning their backs on her, Ayra must learn to navigate her new life as the wife of the owner of the Consortium, Lucian Dante Russo. Quite quickly she comes to discover secrets that shatter everything she thought she knew about her family. What she thought was her father’s desperate debt turns out to be the tip of a much darker scheme and she is thrown into a world of violence, power, and betrayal. As rivals close in and secrets lurk around every corner, Isabella realizes that the only way to survive may be to embrace the dangerous man she’s bound to. The shadows of their past cling to them, however, and threaten to consume them whole.
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The Devil's Game Chapter 44 - The Deal
She frowned, her mind racing. “And I’m... what? A bargaining chip?”“You are not necessarily that. This marriage benefits us both, Ayra. Think of it as a partnership. We both stand to gain, and in the process, you’ll have the freedom to carve out your own space."She turned back to him, her expression unreadable. “Freedom? You’re marrying me to close business deals and save my family’s reputation. Where’s the freedom in that?”Lucian didn’t flinch under her scrutiny, shrugging instead. “Freedom is what you make of it, Ayra. You can resent the circumstances or leverage them to your advantage. It also provides you with protection from external pressures. You’ve seen how things have been unraveling. Hate it if you want, but I’m offering you a way to gain control over the chaos around you.”Ayra bit her lips, staring almost hatefully at the man before her. Finally, she whispered, “And if I say no?”“Then the Russo business collapses. Your father’s debts consume everything. Your family be
Last Updated : 2024-12-31The Devil's Game Chapter 43 - Little Revelations
The restaurant exuded an air of understated elegance, its tranquil atmosphere a welcome contrast to the chaos of the city. Instead of harsh lighting, soft, flickering candles bathed their secluded table in a golden glow. Placed away from prying eyes, the setting offered them privacy. It was perfect for a conversation neither of them wanted to have. Or at least , Ayra didn't want to have.Ayra picked at her appetizer - it was a delicate arrangement of smoked salmon on crisp bread - while Lucian sipped his wine. Their initial conversation was light, almost trivial, revolving around the restaurant's decor and the quality of the food. But beneath the pleasantries, Ayra could feel the weight of unspoken words pressing down on her.“So,” Lucian said, breaking the silence that had settled over their initial small talk. His tone was calm, his words deliberate and plodding. “We need to discuss the matter of our marriage.”Ayra stiffened slightly, her fork halting midway to her mouth, though
Last Updated : 2024-12-30The Devil's Game Chapter 42 - Loosening Up
The car eased to a halt in front of an elegant boutique, its towering glass panes flaunting mannequins draped in flowing evening gowns, crisp suits, and glinting accessories. Ayra cast a sideways glance at Lucian, her brow furrowed in perplexity."Why are we here?" she asked.Lucian killed the engine and stepped out. “We’re having lunch somewhere upscale, remember? That outfit isn’t exactly appropriate.”Her gaze dropped to her jeans and cozy sweater. “It’s perfectly fine,” she said, brow raised. “It is.” he circled around the car to open her door. “But this is about more than fine. Humor me. And by the way, you've worn that since this morning, no?”She slid out reluctantly, her steps dragging as she trailed behind him into the boutique. Quite like the hotel, the interior was a study in luxury. The floors were polished to a shine, the air smelled of lavender, and sleek racks of clothing were arranged with museum-like precision. A soft piano melody played in the background, as if t
Last Updated : 2024-12-29The Devil's Game Chapter 41 - Lunch with the Director
Lunch with the Director does not start by noon, Ayra discovered. The next day arrived in a haze. It was as if Ayra's entire world had been compressed into a sleepless limbo of apprehension. She could barely recall collapsing into bed the night before with her mind too preoccupied with Lucian’s final words to truly rest. The morning was still young, with the faintest streaks of dawn painting the sky, when Ayra heard a knock at her bedroom door. She groaned, forcing her eyes open even as she pulled the blanket over her head. The knock came again, more insistent this time.“Ayra,” Lucian’s familiar voice filtered through the door. “We’re leaving in ten minutes. Get up.”Her eyes snapped open. Leaving? She’d agreed to lunch, not... whatever this was. She rolled out of bed begrudgingly, her movements sluggish. Her legs felt like lead as she trudged to the door and yanked it open.“What are you doing here at - ” she glanced morosely at the clock, “ - seven in the morning?”Lucian leaned
Last Updated : 2024-12-28The Devil's Game Chapter 40 - An Unlikely Conversation
Ayra’s phone buzzed on the nightstand, jolting her out of her quiet thoughts. For a moment, she considered ignoring it—it was probably another useless notification. Nothing important.But curiosity got the better of her, and she reached for the phone, unlocking the screen to reveal a message from an unfamiliar number.Unknown: Still awake?Her brows knit together as she stared at the message, her thumb hovering over the screen. After a moment’s hesitation, she typed back.Ayra: Who’s this?The reply was almost immediate.Unknown: Lucian.Her heart skipped a beat. She blinked at the screen before carefully typing her response.Ayra: I am. Awake, that is. What do you want?Lucian: That’s not very friendly. Can’t a guy check in on you?Ayra rolled her eyes, unable to suppress her irritation.Ayra: You’re not exactly my favorite person.Lucian: Oh, but I should be.A scoff escaped her lips before she could stop it. She could practically hear the smugness in his tone.Ayra: Bold of you to
Last Updated : 2024-12-27The Devil's Game Chapter 39 - Quiet Acceptance
Marcus’s smirk faltered for just a second. When he finally spoke, his tone was resigned. "Fine. You want to know who hired me?"The detective leaned in, watching him closely.“It wasn’t the Wendells,” Marcus said, his words slow and deliberate. His eyes narrowed, calculating. “It was Madam Eleanor.”Lucian’s gaze darkened, the name catching him off guard. Eleanor. Not what he’d been expecting.The detective was just as thrown. “Eleanor Wendell? Since when do the Wendells have an Eleanor?”“No,” Marcus said, shaking his head slightly. “Eleanor Russo.”Silence settled over the room, thick and heavy. Lucian’s jaw tightened as the name sank in. Eleanor Russo. The kind of name that came wrapped in its own web of trouble and danger.Of course, it wasn’t surprising. No one in Isa’s family was simple.“What does Eleanor want with Ayra?” the detective asked, his voice sharper now.Marcus shrugged, unbothered. “She didn’t exactly give me her life story. Just said she wanted the girl brought bac
Last Updated : 2024-12-26The Devil's Game Chapter 38 - Unmasking Mysteries
Ferdinand's face darkened, his shoulders tensed, and for a moment, she thought she’d gone too far. But he didn't lash out. “Your mother made her choices,” he said evenly. “Just as you’re making yours. And she paid the price.”The weight of his words hung in the air, suffocating her. She stared at his back, a mix of rage and despair swirling in her chest."I'm not mum," she said quietly."No," he said, glancing at her over his shoulder. "You're not. But if you keep down this path, you'll end up just like her-forgotten and a dozen feet under. Get some sleep, Ayra. You'll feel better in the morning."With that, he turned and walked out of the kitchen, leaving Ayra standing, shaking with anger and sorrow. The glass of milk she had set down some time ago now felt like some sort of judgment against her, and she fought the urge to throw it against the wall.She sat there for a very long period of time, staring at the half-full glass of milk on the counter. For the very first time in her li
Last Updated : 2024-12-25The Devil's Game Chapter 37 - Last Chances
The only sound in the kitchen was the humming of the refrigerator and the soft clinking of the glass Ayra placed on the counter. The cold milk she had poured only moments before seemed suddenly not so appealing; her appetite had vanished in the tornado of feelings whirling within her. Ayra gazed into the pale liquid, her mind running over and over Lisbeth's behavior.She couldn't shake off this feeling that her family was floating further and further away from her, and that they really didn't care. Unfortunately, no matter how much she liked to pretend otherwise, she was the only one who cared. The sound of footsteps interrupted her thoughts. Ayra looked up just as Ferdinand entered the kitchen.He was casually dressed. His shirt sleeves rolled up, looking every bit the confident, driven man she had admired as a child. He paused mid-step as he noticed her."Ayra," he said as a wide smile broke across his face. "What are you doing up at this hour?""I couldn't sleep," she replied,
Last Updated : 2024-12-24The Devil's Game Chapter 36 - Midnight Frustrations
As the sound of Lisbeth’s footsteps faded, Ayra sank back onto the bed, her body trembling with the effort of holding herself together. The room felt suffocatingly quiet now, the echoes of their argument still ringing in her ears.Her hands shook as she rubbed her face, trying to steady her breathing. Every word Lisbeth had said replayed in her mind, cutting deeper with each repetition.For the first time, Ayra felt a burning hatred toward her sister. It wasn’t just anger or frustration - it was something darker, something more final.She thought of her mother. Of the quiet strength and teachings she’d tried to pass on to Ayra; of the way she’d always managed to keep her safe even when everything was falling apart.She thought of her mother's death. Her cold, stiff corpse lying forlornly on the asphalt, blood pooling beneath her.And now Lisbeth had trampled all over her memory, reducing her to nothing more than a failure.And Ayra found within herself a rapidly blooming hatred and d
Last Updated : 2024-12-23
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Chapter 1 - Selling of Ayra Russo
The view from the high-rise office should have been breathtaking. The sprawling city bathed in the golden glow of sunset, endless skyscrapers reaching for the heavens and a russet color smeared across the sky. But all Ayra Russo could feel was the tightening grip of dread in her chest, threatening to suffocate her. The pristine glass windows felt like a cage, trapping her in a decision she didn’t fully understand.Despite the warm air spilling from the conditioning unit, the room was cold - far too cold.Her father sat across the table, his hands trembling slightly as he pushed a crisp sheet of paper toward her. His voice wavered as he spoke. “It... is for the best, Ayra. You’ll be taken care of. This... this is your chance at a better life.”Ayra felt tears sting at the corners of her eyes and clutched the hem of her coat tightly.She scanned her father's face for any shred of remorse - any sign that he regretted what he was doing - but his face was stoic and stern, his eyes glinting...
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