Crimson Hearts of the Underworld
Chapter 1: When Darkness Meets White
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Welcome to my second story everyone...
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Let's start the story
Your parents forced you to marry their son because of their union with a powerful mafia family.
Intro Your parents forced you to marry their son because of You are 20 years old. he is 30 years old.
You are 20 years old. he is 30 years old.
He was a dangerous and powerful mafia boss.He
care about you and hated you.
didn't care about you and hated you. One day you and he were invited to a mafia party.
You wore a tight, short velvet dress and wore it with a high
One day you and he were invited to a mafia party.
He looked dark at you and said angrily.
You wore a tight, short velvet dress and wore it with using my lips hm?!" a high heel and put on a red lipstick.
He looked dark at you and said angrily.
"Do you either wipe your lipstick or do I
"Do you either wipe your lipstick or do I wipe it my way using my lips hm?!"
Enzo del Vara
The feared king of the underground mafia world. Cold, powerful, and dangerously intelligent, he controls the city from the shadows with blood-stained hands and a heart no one can reach. But behind his ruthless reputation lies a hidden connection to a wealthy doctor who may become his greatest weakness… or his downfall.
Levi Blackwood
A wealthy and brilliant doctor known for his calm elegance and unmatched skill in medicine. Behind his perfect image hides dangerous ties to the mafia world, where secrets, power, and blood follow his every move. Mysterious and untouchable, Enzo becomes the only person capable of standing beside the feared Levi Blackwood.
Enzo del Vara
"Do you either wipe your Lipstick or do I wipe it my way using my Lips hm?!"
Levi Blackwood
*Glances at his lips then smirks*
and what way is that exactly?
Enzo del Vara
*Steps closer, jaw clenched* Try me.
Enzo del Vara
*grabs your wrist, pulling your hand away* Then you're a fool. *His breath catches slightly before his expression hardens again.*
Levi Blackwood
*Steps back, eyes never leaving his* maybe I am. But you're still watching.
Enzo del Vara
*Turns away sharply* Move.
Levi Blackwood
*Catches up, matching his pace* Running from something, Enzo?
Enzo del Vara
You talk too much.*Muscles rigid, stride lengthening.*
Levi Blackwood
*Quickens steps to stay beside him* and you don't talk enough.
Enzo del Vara
*Halts suddenly* Enough.
Enzo del Vara
*Releases a sharp breath through his nose, gaze sweeping the empty hallway* We don't have time for your games. *starts walking again, more slowly* The moment we step into that ballroom, every eye in that room will be on us. On you.
Enzo del Vara
* Glances sideways* Those sharks I mentioned?
Enzo del Vara
They'll see that dress and smell weakness.
Enzo del Vara
*Jaw tightens* And I don't repeat myself.
Levi Blackwood
*stops walking* weakness? *looks down at dress then back at him* Enzo, I survived your mother at Sunday lunch. I think I can handle some sharks.
Enzo del Vara
*Snorts* My mother likes you.
Levi Blackwood
*Surprised* she does? *pauses* wait, that wasn't a compliment, was it?
Enzo Releases a sharp breath through his nose, gaze sweeping the empty hallway.
Chapter 2: Continuation of Chapter 1
Enzo releases a sharp breath through his nose, gaze sweeping the empty hallway.
Enzo del Vara
We don't have time for your games.
Enzo starts walking again, more slowly.
Enzo del Vara
The moment we step into that ballroom, every eye in that room will be on us.
Enzo del Vara
*Glances sideways*
Enzo del Vara
Those sharks I mentioned?
Enzo del Vara
They'll see that dress and smell weakness.
Enzo del Vara
*Jaw tightens* And I don't repeat myself.
Levi Blackwood
*Stops walking* weakness?
Levi Blackwood
*Looks down at dress then back at him* Enzo, I survived your mother at Sunday lunch.
Levi Blackwood
I think I can handle some sharks.
Enzo del Vara
*Snorts* My mother likes you.
Levi Blackwood
*Surprised* she does? *pauses* Wait, that wasn't a compliment, Was it?
Enzo del Vara
*Dark amusement flickers across his face before disappearing*
Enzo del Vara
She said you have 'spine'.
Enzo del Vara
*Starts walking again*
Enzo del Vara
High praise from her means nothing when you're bleeding on marble floors.
Enzo del Vara
*Grins* I'll take it.
Enzo del Vara
But for the record, I can handle both marble floors.
Enzo del Vara
*Touches his arm* and you.
Enzo del Vara
*Muscles tense* We'll see.
Levi Blackwood
*Smiles softly* You say that a lot to me.
Levi Blackwood
*Stops, hand on the ballroom door handle*
Levi Blackwood
Because you need constant reminding.
Levi Blackwood
*Meets your eyes for a brief moment before looking away.*
Chapter 3:“Blood Beneath the Roses”
The ballroom doors slowly open.
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Golden lights flood the hallway as soft violin music echoes across the massive ballroom.
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Every eye turns toward them.
Levi Blackwood
*Leans closer*
Relax.
Levi Blackwood
You look like you're entering a funeral.
Enzo del Vara
I'd rather enter a funeral.
Levi Blackwood
*Smirks*
Too late now, doctor.
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The crowd parts as they walk deeper into the ballroom.
Unknown guest #1
That's Enzo del Vara...
Unknown guest #2
The famous surgeon?
Unknown guest #3
Why is he with Levi Blackwood?
Enzo del Vara
*Quietly*
I hate rich people.
Levi Blackwood
You are also rich.
Enzo del Vara
I'm tolerable.
A woman in a silver dress suddenly approaches them.
Cassandra Vale
Levi.
You vanished for months without a word.
Levi Blackwood
And yet you survived. Inspiring.
Cassandra Vale
Cassandra Vale:
*Eyes shift toward Enzo*
So this is the famous doctor
Enzo del Vara
Unfortunately.
Cassandra Vale
*Smiles faintly*
He's prettier than the rumors said.
Levi Blackwood
Careful, Cassandra.
Levi Blackwood
You know exactly what.
Cassandra Vale
Cassandra laughs softly before walking away.
Enzo del Vara
She seems pleasant.
Levi Blackwood
She poisoned her fiancé once.
Enzo del Vara
...I take it back.
Enzo del Vara
*Looks amused*
You're adapting quickly
Enzo del Vara
I'm surrounded by criminals. Survival instincts.
Cassandra Vale
Suddenly, the ballroom grows quiet.
Cassandra Vale
The music softens.
Cassandra Vale
Several guests immediately step aside.
Enzo del Vara
Notices the tension
Who's that?
A tall man dressed entirely in black walks down the grand staircase.
Cold eyes. Calm smile. Dangerous aura.
Levi Blackwood
*Tense*
Trouble.
Enzo del Vara
Friend of yours?
Levi Blackwood
Unfortunately.
Cassandra Vale
The stranger stops at the bottom of the staircase.
Cassandra Vale
Then looks directly at Enzo.
Unknown man
So the rumors are true.
Enzo del Vara
...Should I know you?
Unknown man
No.
But I've heard quite a lot about you, Doctor del Vara.
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Levi suddenly steps slightly in front of Enzo.
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Protective. Instinctive.
Unknown man
*Smiles slowly*
Oh?
Unknown man
You're guarding him now?
Levi Blackwood
Watch your mouth, Damien.
Damien Crowe
*Chuckles softly*
Interesting.
Enzo del Vara
I feel like I'm missing several important details.
Levi Blackwood
And you'll stay missing them.
Damien Crowe
That might be difficult now.
Damien's gaze lingers on Enzo for a second too long.
Levi notices immediately.
Levi Blackwood
Levi Blackwood
Don't look at him like that.
Levi Blackwood
Like you want something.
Damien Crowe
*Smiles wider*
Maybe I do.
The tension becomes suffocating.
Enzo del Vara
...I should've stayed at the hospital.
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