Love In The Shadows
"You take me for a fool?” He yelled, gripping my arms tightly, his fingers making sure to leave marks.
“I would never lie about something of utmost importance, Diego”, I tried to convince him while earnestly trying to save myself from his strong grip.
“No one dares to look me in the face and lie.” He said while gripping my arms more strongly than ever. “Yet, you stand here, lying to my face. You want to use me against my father as your revenge, isn't that right Adriana?” With that, he let go of my arms, shoving me aside angrily—whilst I hit my head against a door frame.
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A strong-willed yet vulnerable young lady from a mafia family finds herself stuck in a marriage with a rival heir arranged by both families as a means to stop bloodshed among them.
Her husband, being the mafia heir, is a stern person who is feared by members of the syndicate. He hates negotiating and solves his problems on his own. But, when he falls in love with the daughter of the rival family, will it complicate his plans?
What will happen when circumstances force them to choose between love and loyalty to their families? How will it affect their lives?
A tale where love and vengeance intertwine and the hearts of two individuals are tested against the ultimate betrayal.