"Heyyy, guys!! 🤍" "I'm back again with another story. 😂"

"Fair warning... I have absolutely no idea where this is going. It all started from a tiny fragment of a dream, and I just couldn't get it out of my head."

Yep I'm another dreamer....

"So I'm trusting my imagination and seeing where it takes us. I'll do my best to finish this story!"

"I really hope you'll enjoy it. If you do, don't forget to vote, comment, and support me—it honestly means the world. 🥹"

"Now... enough talking." Let's begin! Happy reading! 🫶✨

Let me give a short intro.

Valentina De Luca (22) Officially known as the daughter of the De Luca family's loyal butler. Secretly the only biological daughter of Don Alessandro De Luca, one of Italy's most feared mafia leaders. Her mother died giving birth, so Alessandro hid her identity to protect her from rival families. Raised believing she was "just the butler's daughter." Secretly trains in boxing, MMA, knife combat, and firearms under the family's retired enforcer, who recognizes her potential. Smart, sarcastic, stubborn, compassionate. Doesn't know she's the true heir until later.

De Luca Family (Protagonists) Don Alessandro De Luca Underboss: Matteo Ricci Butler/Father figure: Carlo Bellini Housekeeper/Mother figure: Rosa Bellini

Vitale Family (Antagonists) Led by Don Marco Vitale Children: Riccardo Vitale Bianca Vitale

Later I'll introduce new characters as story progresses.

"Valentina! You'll be late."

You've been saying that for twenty minutes.

You'll argue with a clock one day.

Breakfast.

...Val.....?

Were you climbing out of your window again?

She absolutely was...

...Nature disagrees.

Good morning, Mr. Alex

"Stand."

Sir....why are you here?

Anything you need? ( calm )

Should I tell you that? I can roam anywhere I want

Hmm...you are here.

Still as fearless as ever.

"Perhaps both."

...One day you're going to give me a heart attack.

Because you're the only person in this mansion who talks back to him...

I have no idea why he's not mad.

New security measures.

Keep your voice down. It's time for you dear.

Another attempt.

Where?

Near the academy.

A sniper.

Neutralized before he could fire.

They're getting closer.

The Vitale family won't stop.

They might have a hint...

We should tell her.

"No."

She deserves to know who she really is.

The day Valentina learns the truth...

...is the day every enemy I have starts hunting her.

I promised Aelin

You're late.

"Enough excuses."

Today...

"...you spar."

Her?

Don't underestimate her.

I'll try not to.

"...You'll regret it."

"Target located."

Keep your distance

..Your assignment begins today.

To be continued.....

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Hello guys...

Hope you understood the base.

it's confusing myself sometimes.

Hehe....

Going somewhere?

Through the window? Really

Interesting.

"So you climbed the wall instead?"

...Exercise?

What happened?

Valentina.

You slipped.

Onto someone's fist?

Look at me...

Tell me while looking at me.

Val...

Carlo: Who did this? Please... tell me.

...A road? Is that really true?

Several times?

It was a very determined road.

You've never been able to lie. I can read you too easily.

No. You just don't understand.

Do you have any idea how worried your mother and I were?

Val...( worried)

What happened to your face?

Sit down.

How many times have I told you not to get into fights?

You think we've never noticed? So... Was it your classmates this time? Or some street thugs?

Val...

Please be more careful. You know mom can't handle if something happens to you.

I'll get first aid box

These aren't injuries from falling. I know.

Were you fighting ? I want answer from you.

Valentina. Answer me.

With professionals ?

One day... You'll meet someone stronger than you.

You're too much like...

...Me.

Sometimes.

Don't blame the Don. If it wasn't for him... I wouldn't even be alive today.

I've done things I'm not proud of. But I've never regretted protecting this family. And you know nothing dear.

And if Carlo hadn't stood in front of me that day... ...I wouldn't be standing here as you wished.

Sire.

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They're getting closer.

Last night's report confirms it.

Then she doesn't leave this estate alone anymore.

She'll hate you.

She already does.

Then why—

Because I'd rather have her hate me than bury her.

should I assign someone.

No

We should do something.

I have limitations to protect. she's no longer in our controll.

I'm really worried sire

We need..... Someone who can't be bribed. Someone who won't hesitate.

Maybe someone who doesn't fear me

I know exactly who.

Good morning, Miss Bellini.

Lorenzo Moretti. From today onwards, I'll be accompanying you.

Everywhere.

No. I'm certain miss.

No.

I said no

You heard me

Sire. (bows respectfully)

Because the Don ordered increased security.

Recent incidents have put everyone connected to the De Luca family at risk. That includes us.

We're family to this house. Your mother is his half-sister. That makes you a possible target too.

Lorenzo.

She'll try to run.

I know.

She'll lie.

I know.

She'll climb walls.

I noticed.

Preparing him.

Are you finished?

Go on

....

NO

Correct.

Yes.

When something is funny.

I've been told.

Text msg : Don't make his job difficult.

Text msg: Same difference.

Behave.

Be a good child. mom's darling.

Who's that?

Is he a bodyguard?

He's so tall...

Is he her boyfriend?

Negative.

Permission to maintain perimeter security only while the target remains inside campus?

(through the earpiece) Approved.

Miss, stay inside the university grounds.

Thank you for reading ☺️