Vincent Bianchi Ugly Betty

Vincent, a demon king, felt a little jealous because he did not have a sense of love, he had tried but to no avail. Until the mirror of fate showed his destiny, Vincent began to regain his spirits even though the end of his destiny was very sad. Vincent's meeting with Aily was completely accidental. In addition, Aily's face was very similar to the girl shown by the mirror of destiny. Since that day, he has slowly changed Aily's life, which initially looked so sad. But will it last? Vincent is falling more and more in love and afraid of losing her, but can he change his destiny, or will he just go the way he is destined to go?

The Book of magic has been opened. Secrets that should have remained hidden have come to the light. The darkness hidden within the small corners and shadows, comes out to show it's ugly face to those who will see it, and those who would enjoy it's company. Granted titles that symbolise their location in the spirit world, the Mages battle to the death, for the sake of obtaining Power greater than any man.

（Warning:Mature content,Raffaele is heavily obsessed with our little bella） Beauty they say is in the eyes of the beholder. Everybody desires beauty and love it. What if it becomes a curse. Bellarosa（Beautiful rose）Romano is the daughter of the cook of the powerful mafia Vincenti family. She has been cared for and looked after since young by the Vincenti family when their eldest son and Don of the family decides to take up her and her mother's responsibility. Bella has always been scared of the Don who criticises her at every mistake she makes. Don Raffaele Vincenti is a man with IED intermittent explosise disoder. An incident of the past led to this disorder of his and only few can calm him down. Raffeale finds himself in a lustful obsession for the little woman who is in his care and with every growing day he desires her like a drug,oxygen and breathe. Bella is terrified by his madness Will she be willing to help him. Secrets get unveiled on the way ～～～～～ Groaning he takes her hand and places it on his buldge his eyes clouded with desire and lust. ''Please Bella,Touch me''Raffaele growls out gasps escaping his lips while tears fall out of Bella's eyes as she tries to retrieve her hand from his grip.

Odelia Grace, a beautiful and smart woman, a secretary of a big company, had to give up the career she had at a young age for a marriage with the CEO of another company, Vincent Percy. The marriage was filled with love and support for each other for 4 years. However, they did not have a child. Vincent's family became furious, and continued to demand and pressure Odelia. A beautiful marriage turned into a nightmare because of their abuse. "You barren woman! My son is jinxed because of you, he shouldn't have married you in the first place!" snapped her mother-in-law. Until one day, Odelia was kicked out of her own house and went to a hotel for the night. She accidentally met a man who was drunk. Unintentionally, there was a hot night between the two of them. And after that night, Odelia finally realized that she was not barren and that she was carrying a baby. The baby of her ex-husband's enemy, Sean Osbert.

Isabella Martini, all she ever wanted was to find her mate and live a peaceful life with him. But all of that comes spirally down when she is accused of killing her sister. Despite being the daughter of the Beta of the Blood Moon Pack, no one believed her, not even her Alpha, Alpha Gael Romano. To make amends for the crime she did not commit, she agrees to marry Alpha Romano. But that does not go as planned, and when she realizes that he plans to kill her, that is her final straw. Now a broken soul, she wanders into the rogue territory, trying to build her life again. Arlo Bianchi, Alpha of the Black Knight Pack. He has been whispered as Death for the numerous deaths that stain his hands. Everyone is afraid of the monster he has become, but what would happen when Isabella stumbles upon his land? Will he kill her on sight, or will she be the key to his cold heart? Find out more in this book.

It pays to look like the undead, when the paranoid emperor holds all first born nobles hostage in the Royal Academy. Particularly when the promiscuous crown prince treats the place as his own personal harem. That's why the infamous royal recluse, Lord Patric Siccus, doesn't mind that he looks like a dehydrated goblin, or that his eyes bulge out when he's too excited, and how his mouth fills up the rest of his face when he tries to smile. He went there for the library, after all. !!! DISCLAIMER !!! This novel is a work of fiction. Any similarity to events, people, objects or places both real or fiction, are merely the product of an overactive imagination, unless specified. Copyright 2024 Gem Vecino All rights reserved No part of this online publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted in any way, form, or kind without the prior written consent of the author, Gem Vecino - aka - Alex Rosas - aka - Psynoid Al.

Support your author For donation: https://ko-fi.com/elmielos ---------------------------- "Hi, yes you aren't dreaming, it's the chubby Kelly," I say inwardly as I see the unhappy face expression of Jason who is disheartened. The guests laugh at us. They call our couple all sort of names. "The prince charming and the pancakes' eater Kelly" is one I can sadly remember." "I, Jason Bentley of the South pack, reject you Kelly Thompson as my mate and the Luna Queen," he declared fiercely. *** Kelly Thompson, an eighteen-year-old curvaceous and wolfless she-wolf, has been quietly admiring Jason Bentley, the heir apparent to the throne of the dominant South pack, for a number of years. Unfortunately for Kelly, she doesn't get the same attention in return from Alpha heir Jason, as the handsome daughter of his old father's Gammas, Betty Nord, is already the love of the pack's future Alpha. But, the plump Kelly has an advantage over the skinny Betty because of a strong vow made by Jason's father, the Alpha King Don Bentley, that his son will marry the daughter of his Betas who gave their lives two years ago in a fight against the North pack's fiercest adversaries in order to preserve the life of the Alpha heir. But clearly, nothing goes as smoothly as Kelly imagines.

Artemis Vincent's life was pretty much bad before but as if the universe wanted to make things worse her parents died in a car accident, leaving her alone in their house. Not long, she is sent packing by the landlord as she could no longer fend for herself. Artemis started to hustle even for food. She goes to a restaurant one day, sees a gold watch and steals it. Unknown to her the gold watch belongs to one of the most powerful men in California. When Artemis is caught, she is given a choice. Die in jail or be the mistress to this powerful and utterly ruthless man.

Every Cultivation transmigrator would begin their journey with ignorance. Ye Chen, who was originally from Earth, unexpectedly transmigrated to the Fantasy world after crashing with Truck-Kun. Of course, like every Protagonist, he had a gold finger with a female seductive spirit in an ancient ring. But he also had many mysteries hidden beneath him, as he discovered on his great adventure. This was our protagonist's first journey: every attractive female fell over him with simply his sight, but there was another person. This pig-featured man was maliciously reincarnated into this fantasy world with the appearance of a third-rate villain, and he snatched all of the heroines as our protagonist flirted with other females. This story will be the epic clash between the Transmigrator and Reincarnator....... Tags- #Netori #Dark

Title: Crimson Oath Synopsis: When 23-year-old game developer Adrian Cross dies in a freak accident, he wakes up as Vincent Astor, the notorious villain’s son from -Crimson Oath- , the fantasy RPG he helped create. Born into the infamous Astor family, Vincent is destined to follow his mother, the feared "Witch of Evernight," down a path of darkness that ultimately leads to his demise at the hands of the game's hero. But now that Adrian inhabits Vincent’s body, he has no intention of letting the story play out as written. Armed with insider knowledge of the game’s mechanics and plot, Vincent resolves to avoid becoming the villain and instead forge a brighter future. His first challenge? Surviving the prestigious yet cutthroat -Grand Arcanum Academy-, the central hub for training the next generation of nobles, heroes, and mages. The Academy is both an opportunity and a minefield for Vincent. Here, he must prove his worth among the children of dukes, kings, and other powerful figures while avoiding the hero and their companions. Yet, his attempts to stay under the radar backfire spectacularly when his unconventional actions begin to draw attention—both admiration and suspicion. Complicating matters further, Vincent’s mother, Lady Seraphina, has arranged for him to succeed her dark legacy. Her enigmatic letters and cryptic warnings cast a shadow over his attempts to forge a new path. Meanwhile, the Academy is rife with rivalries, dangerous alliances, and secrets, including an underground network tied to a brewing conflict that Vincent thought he had scripted merely as background lore. Despite his intentions to remain neutral, Vincent begins to make unexpected connections: a cold and aloof princess ranked at the top of their class, a sharp-tongued commoner with a chip on his shoulder, and even the hero themself, who seem different from what he remembers. As he navigates the high-stakes environment of the Academy, Vincent realizes that his actions are causing ripple effects far beyond his control. Now caught between his desire to rewrite his fate and the growing pressure to fulfill his destined role as the villain’s heir, Vincent must decide what kind of person he wants to become—and what sacrifices he’s willing to make to achieve it. -Themes: - Redemption in the shadow of a villainous legacy - Friendship and rivalry in a competitive academy setting - Political intrigue and alliances among noble families - The blurred line between hero and villain Will Vincent rise above his destiny, or will his choices lead him back to the darkness he so desperately wants to avoid? At the Grand Arcanum Academy, the stakes have never been higher—and neither has the risk of failure.

Betrayed and framed by a scumbag and a cheap woman, Olivia was forced to marry the notorious crazy young master and became the laughing stock of the whole city. It was said that the young master of the Johnson was ugly and insane but for revenge,she had to compromise until that night when she tore off the mysterious veil on his body,it turned out that he was...

Felicia’s life is shattered when her father sells her to a mafia lord, the Bianchi family to settle a debt. She’s forced to marry Nelson Bianchi, a powerful and ruthless mafia heir. Felicia started her new life within the Bianchi clan, she uncovers dark secrets and lies about the mafia. Despite her initial hatred towards Nelson, they developed a complicated and slow burn for each other. Will Felicia and Nelson overcome the danger and deceit surrounding them, will their pasts tear them apart or will their love be destroyed by the mafia’s deadly rules??

Tags: Comedy, Action, Romance, School Life, Adventure, Slice of Life, Reincarnation, Transmigration, Martial Arts, Magic, Genius Protagonist, Ugly Male Lead, Fat Male Lead, Handsome Male Lead, Character Progression, Worshipped MC, Mysterious Past, Heartwarming, Beautiful Female Lead, Clingy Lover, Weak to Strong, Loved MC, Rich Protagonist, Famous Protagonist. Damian Is A Magician Who Meets His End When He Receives Death From The Celestials after Corrupting Hell. Then, As A Final Gift By The Will Of The Universe, He Gets Reincarnated In The Body Of Torao Takabe 16 Years Old Lolicon Enjoyer. So He Has To Rebuild This Body And Become Stronger So That He Can Fulfil His Wishes... Or At Least This Was His Plan. Torao Takabe Aliases: NTR king The Cucker, The Cuckmaker #1 Dick Mindbreak world record holder Mason Liu Satan's Seat Warmer Occupation / Titles: Grand NTR Fiend Affiliation: Seggs With Little Girls, The C-word, Doctor Eggman (one time at a con) Theme Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejUcnpwNDLs&t=11s Prologue In volume 0 And also, please tell me about any mistake in the novel, NO MATTER HOW SMALL IT IS. There will also be a system later.

Maxwell is a professional sugar baby and otaku that got transported into a NTR eroge as the fat and ugly antagonist. [Ding! Thr Heroine Capturing System is online!] [The Main Character is Skinny and annoying as f*ck! Make him pay for this!!!] ]Daily Mission: Make 5 people consider Rope Maxing[ [Reward: + 3 centimeters in height] ]Daily Mission: Mog at least 3 people with A+ in looks[ [Reward: + 4 months of natural tren] "Elixirs? Nah I am all natural!" "He is 54 kg 5'3 ugly Ectomorph, how can he even attract women?" "100 Squats? Training legs? Are you right in the head?" "How dare you be femboy. Do you know how much testosterone you are wasting." "Hiding my power? No way I am hiding those things." Watch Max as he dominates the world of talent and cheat abilities with only the power of self improvement. ........................................................................ No BrainRot (NO yuri, NTR or Yaoi)

“Darling, you are the moon that gave light in my darkest times.” She gave up finding a man who could make her heart skip a beat and fall in love; Hailey Hillson accepted her best friend’s marriage proposal but then changed her mind after hearing another woman say she couldn’t please a man in bed. When it was just a week away from their wedding day, Bryan got back together with his ex-girlfriend Eva Lan. Hailey broke up with Bryan and called off their wedding. But then, she discovered an interesting fact about Eva Lan—she is married. ‘Did her husband know she was cheating on him?’ * After the heartbreak, Hailey focused on completing her LIFE PROJECT. To achieve it, she went overseas, where she came across Vincent Lopez Shen, the CEO of Shen Group Construction Firm, who later offered her a contract to pretend as his mistress to get his wife's attention. As she also had an ulterior motive, she signed the contract without thinking twice. However... What will happen after she lives with Vincent Shen under one roof when he is Eva’s husband—the woman who destroyed her relationship with Bryan? Will Vincent find out her secret regarding her true identity? Would she find out the secret Vincent keeps that is related to her? EXCERPT: “Miss Eva Lan, why won’t you sign the divorce papers if you are happy with someone’s fiancé’s bed?” Glancing at her with disbelief, Bryan turned his head to the woman inside his arm; he asked, “What the hell is this, Eva?” Hailey cut in. “Oh, you didn’t know Miss Lan is a married woman, my dear ex-fiance?” Her words are a bomb to Bryan. “You shut up! Don’t believe her, Bryan! She is just jealous of me because you love me over her!” Hailey scoffed, a playful smile playing on her lips; before she could spout another word, the woman in front of her paled like a ghost. “Vincent, what are you doing here?” Horror, panic, and shock linger on her face to see her husband appear out of nowhere and his arms wrapped around the girl’s waist. Vince shoots a cold glare at his wife, and he feels no familiarity between them. He withdrew his gaze from the two people before them. He turned his head to the woman standing next to him, he looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, and with a loving tone, he asked her, “Darling, who upsets you? Tell me, and I will remove them from your sight in an instant.” Hailey lifted her chin. As her eyes flickered, her cheeks were flushing scarlet red. Coquettishly, she whispered in Vincent's ear, “Darling, Miss Lan bullied me. She said I couldn’t satisfy a man in bed. She told me I didn’t know how to… do that….” Vincent contorted the corners of his mouth and beamed. “That’s interesting.” “What do you mean by that?” she pouted. “What I am trying to say is… You are a fast learner, and all you need is the right partner.” * * * ~Be ready for many twists ~Novel was ENDING at Chapter 400. WARNING: ~Volume 4 and Volume 5 (from chap 401) are a preparation for the Book Sequel (Somewhere Trapped In Time: I Love You Through Eternity) and have different courses of their story so it was a risk if you go beyond 401 and haven't read My Stubborn Mistress. Insta: instagram.com/eliseelleneth/ Discord: Elise_Elleneth#8761 D-Server: https://discord.gg/8Uq28ef (Disclaimer: Art is not mine. Credits to the Respective Owner. Found it on Pinterest)

Vincent Strider was a gun for hire who made a living by killing whoever it was his clients wanted dead. But during one mission, he died in a fierce gunfight. However, death was not the end for him. Vincent found himself reincarnated in another world, facing a floating interface that flickered before his eyes. [Synchronizing Host!] [Military System initializing.] Vincent found out that in this system he received, he can summon soldiers, tanks, aircrafts, and even warships! This is going to be exhilarating.

Vincent was a poor guy who got tied down with the wrong guy and ended up living human bag for others. That all changed when he made a deal with a mysterious figure and got transported to another world with special coins and control over the darkness. A currency for everything He must do more than fight for his survival, he must become the strongest.

Isabella, ugly, fat, unloved aside from her brother, gets kicked out of the Frost Family Clan, her fiancé cheated on her with her sister, humiliated, mysteriously got pregnant at age sixteen. Isabella understood that she should never show anyone kindness. Six years later Isabella who was once ugly is now a stunning beauty, ex fiancé “Isabella marry me I made a mistake.” Isabella:? A famous model/actor: Big sis who dares bully you? the stepsisters: She might be beautiful like a goddess but she is an idiot! Top universities: Lady Isabella thank you for teaching our students for just a day, top hacker organizations: Boss don’t go and get in trouble. Law Firm: She is the best lawyer in the world!? Entertainment Industry: Miss Isabella why don’t you join the entertainment business? Isabella: Annoying. Everyone who thought that Isabella was a useless ugly duck they were wrong, top car racer: Master Isabella, Top medical doctors: Who said she isn’t a genius she is my senior sister, other suitors: I want to marry Isabella! The most mysterious yet most powerful men who has trillions upon trillions dollars: Who dares want to marry my wife? I can take care of her alone we already have four kids together. Isabella: Wasn’t she suppose to have a peaceful life now why does it seem like her hidden identities are just slowly being uncovered?

Jian rue gazed back at the ugly gray alien while stumbling and running. he clumsily tossed a stone at it "Fuck just leave me alone!!!" Suddenly a warm pair of hand grabbed his waist and tossed him over a study shoulder. "Xing yu!! let me down! you fucker!!! The said man chuckled and playfully smacked his butt. "Honey, I'm saving your life~" "I had it under control. Now, let me go!" Jian rue bit his shoulders hard until the sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. "Hiss.. baby, you're making me hard~" Jian rue froze. "W-why are you following me! why me.." Xing yu stopped running, and with a swing of his sword, the ugly tentacle alien was slayed. He gentnly pulled him down and hugged him close. Peering into his eyes, he smirked, "Because you are my betrothed,"

Ariel Mackenzie is a tough and resilient woman who has always put her son, Jason, first, she could even go up the sky and pluck the moon for him. But when the assassin organization she works for demands the head of Jason's father, Vincent, Ariel is faced with a difficult decision, should she risk her future relationship her child, or save it by not completing the mission, which has dire consequences. Going back to her hometown did not only open up old wounds but it created new ones, secrets that were meant to be kept in the dark were brought to light, betrayals were made and and some relationships were broken.

Renee wakes up in an unfamiliar mansion with no memories, only her name and fragments of a past she can't piece together. Her mute condition leaves her unable to voice the questions that swirl in her mind, but one truth stands clear: she’s drawn to Vincent, the enigmatic and carefree man who claims to be her servant. The moonlit nights they share spark something deep within her, a connection she can’t fully understand but feels in her very soul. Vincent, the charming and mysterious lord of the mansion, is bound by a dark secret—he’s a vampire, an immortal being who has lived centuries. His carefree smile hides the torment of a love that can never be. For he knows all too well that their bond is forbidden: a human and a vampire cannot share a future. And yet, he cannot help but fall for her, his feelings for Renee growing deeper with every passing day. As the truth about their pasts slowly unravels, the weight of their bond becomes undeniable. A Master-Servant contract binds their souls, and despite the heavy price of their love, Vincent will stop at nothing to protect Renee. But as the threads of fate tighten around them, both must confront the pain of their past lives and the dangerous forces that threaten to tear them apart. In a world where love and death dance a delicate tango, can they find a way to be together, or will their love be doomed to repeat a cycle of loss and heartache for eternity?

This story begins when our main character, who is actually a villain, is betrayed and killed by his best friend, which puts him in another world full of magic and strange creatures. Vincent Ulbrecht, the new identity of a former villain who is now a young lord of one of the most powerful families, wants to live a peaceful and happy life, but it turns out that his dream may be more difficult to achieve than he thought. Please forgive me for any spelling mistakes. English is not my first language, so there will definitely be grammatical mistakes. Enjoy

[Chloe Carlson, 35, war eine verheiratete Frau, die mit ihrem betrügerischen Ehemann Vincent Gray und ihrer Tochter Mackenzie zusammenlebte. Ihre gescheiterte Ehe veranlasste sie, nach 10 Jahren die Scheidung einzureichen, aber ihr Mann weigerte sich, sie zu unterschreiben. "Ich weiß, was du willst, Chloe, du willst mein Geld, nachdem wir uns haben scheiden lassen. Du willst mir alles wegnehmen und das werde ich nicht zulassen!" warf Vincent vor. "Ich brauche dein Geld nicht, Vincent! Ich will nur Mackenzie mitnehmen und weggehen!" Endlich verließ sie ihren Bastard-Ehemann, ohne einen Cent von ihm zu nehmen. Sie wollte ihren eigenen Lebensweg einschlagen und ihrer Tochter das Beste auf der Welt bieten. Doch mit einer alleinerziehenden Mutter wie Chloe läuft es nicht so gut. Es war schwierig, einen Job zu finden, denn sie war lange Zeit eine Hausfrau ohne Ausbildung. In ihrer Verzweiflung, weil sie sich um ihre Tochter kümmern musste, blieb ihr nur ein Ausweg. Sie wandte sich an ihren Schwager - Vernon Phoenix Gray, 25 Jahre alt, ein junger, herzloser Playboy, der zufällig der Geschäftsführer eines aufstrebenden Unternehmens war - und bat ihn um einen Job in dieser schwierigen Zeit. "Ein Job? Das ist kein Thema. Du kannst als mein persönlicher Assistent arbeiten und dich um alle meine täglichen Bedürfnisse kümmern." Vernon schmunzelte und beugte sich vor. "Besonders im Bett", flüsterte er ihr ins Ohr. - Würde Chloe in die Hände ihres bösen Schwagers fallen und eine Sklavin seiner Launen werden? Oder würde sie zu ihrem missbräuchlichen Abschaum von Ehemann zurückkehren, um die Zukunft ihrer Tochter zu sichern? - Hinweis: Es gibt einen Altersunterschied in dieser Geschichte, Chloe ist 35 Jahre alt. Vincent ist 35 Jahre alt. Vernon ist 25 Jahre alt. -- Offiziell in Auftrag gegebenes Cover. - Kontaktieren Sie mich: Instagram: @ForeverPupa Discord: https://discord.gg/m2XPfdmwde --

a Hikikomori name Vincent wrote his journey in his diary after humanity abandoned him, because he did not know the information that everyone had left Earth to look for a new planet to replace Earth which was about start countdown to doomsday he survived nothing more than to await his death

Like most people, Alexander's life is destined to be normal and boring, go to school, get a degree, get a job and settle down with a like minded woman, but his normal life is thrown into chaos when his old arch-enemy Vincent who may no be has human as he thinks crashes into his life. Now part of a world he never knew existed, Alexander has to navigate between dark plots, betrayals and hidden conspiracies while battling his ever growing power and a love too dangerous to give into. ****** "Well look who we have here, little Alexander". "You, what are you?". He gasped as he moved backwards, eyes wide with fear as he gazed at Vincent's glowing eyes. "Wouldn't you like to know?". He smirked. "Please let me go I saw nothing, I won't say anything". He cried. "Of course you won't, the dead tell no tales after all". He laughed. "You, you, you". "Me, me, me". ****** "No one can be trusted Xander, the power you hold will always make them hungry with a greed they cannot control. Even that man who claims to love you will eventually give in to his greed". "I trust Vincent, he will never harm me". "Such a foolish child, he will betray you just as mine did and I hope it wouldn't be too late for you when it happens".

she's ugly, Ronald said, what?? ur crush is ugly?? Sam asked, yh she is ...... without the "gly"Sam looked into his green eyes in surprise realizing what he meant. What happens when she falls in love with this new guy while her long life yearning crush finally asks her out

Andre Bianchi is an Italian-American, born in New York City.Before he was born,Andre's mother(Rosana Vitale) fled from her home country (Italy) at the age of sixteen. You guessed it, they're poor, dirt poor. On January 2nd 2013 a miracle happened, Andre woke up with a robotic voice in his head. "Would you like to bind with the billionaire system now?"

*Excerpt* “May I ask a question?” “Shoot” “What’s the deal with the mask?” “It’s just a-“ “ I understand if you’re kinda ugly but I’m not that much of a sucker for looks. I would totally understand if you’re ugly I won’t even tell anyone!” “ I’m not ugly I just don’t lik-“ “Come on man,I’m your wife , I might as well get accustomed to your face if we’re going to spend eternity toget-“ “I’m telling you it’s not about my loo-“ “Don’t worry I’ll be with you in sickness and in health, in beauty and ugl-“ “ Would you just keep quiet and listen!”, he said yanking the mask off his face. “ I’m not ugly I just don’t like the att-“ “ Holy mother of delicious hunks, you’ve finally answered my prayers!” - Imsgine if a nap sent you across time and space into a completely different era. That’s exactly what happened to our female lead. She was whisked into the body of Amber Reign, with a dukedom and a husband to add!

In the shadowy streets of Italy, where loyalty was a currency and power was a game, Alessandro De Luca ruled with an iron fist. As the formidable leader of the De Luca mafia family, he commanded respect and inspired fear. But Alessandro's life was about to take an unexpected turn. A debt of honor, forged in blood and tradition, bound him to marry the beautiful and innocent Sophia Bianchi. Their families' alliance would secure peace and strengthen the De Luca empire. Sophia, however, was unaware of the arrangement. Her world was about to shatter. As she stood at the threshold of her destiny, Sophia faced a daunting choice: obey her family's wishes or risk everything for freedom. Little did she know, Alessandro's world was just as complicated. The weight of his legacy, the loyalty of his men, and the secrets of his past threatened to destroy the very foundation of their union. Their betrothal would ignite a firestorm of passion, loyalty, and deceit. Would Sophia surrender to the darkness of Alessandro's world, or would she become the light that transformed him? Prologue: (The scene sets the tone for the story, introducing Alessandro's ruthless leadership and Sophia's innocence.) Alessandro De Luca stood on the rooftop, gazing over the twinkling lights of Rome. His city. His kingdom. "Sir, the Bianchi family has agreed to the terms," his consigliere, Marco, said. Alessandro's gaze narrowed. "Ensure Sophia understands her role. She will be my wife, my partner, and my property." Marco nodded. "Yes, sir." In another part of the city, Sophia Bianchi laughed with her friends, her heart full of hope and dreams. Tonight, her life would change forever. ---