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Under the Mafia King’s Control

"He Wanted a Marriage of Convenience. She Shattered All His Rules." Arianna Costa never expected her life to be turned upside down during a routine medical check-up. Victim of a medical mistake that leaves her pregnant by a stranger, she soon discovers that the man in question is none other than Alessandro Valenti, the powerful and dangerous king of the Italian mafia. For Alessandro, scandal is unthinkable. Marriage, security, and control: he demands Arianna become his wife to protect his reputation and their future heir. But sharing her life with this authoritarian and enigmatic man will come at a cost. Thrust into a world of luxury, danger, and betrayal, Arianna begins to uncover an unexpected side to Alessandro. Beneath the mask of the mafia king lies a man torn between his need for control and his growing feelings for her. Yet danger lurks in every shadow. Alessandro’s enemies are determined to see him fall, and now Arianna and their unborn child have become prime targets. Torn between scorching attraction, conspiracies, and buried secrets, Arianna must make a choice: surrender to this forbidden love or escape a world that could very well destroy her.

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Chapter 23: The Shadows of Moretti

The rumble of engines filled the tense air in the warehouse, shattering the oppressive silence that had fallen. Matteo, alert, tightened his grip on his weapon, his eyes fixed on the large, battered door that trembled slightly from the vibrations outside.

Alessandro's gaze shifted from Luca to Matteo. The intensity in his expression froze me in place, yet I couldn't look away. He was on edge, like a predator sensing danger in the air. His jaw tightened, and I saw him exchange a brief nod with Matteo, who immediately readied himself for action.

"How many?" Alessandro asked in a grave voice, his hand instinctively moving to the grip of his weapon.

Matteo stepped closer, stealing a glance outside. "At least three cars. Looks like they're armed."