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TRAPPED BY LOVE

In a city ruled by crime and corruption, two powerful families join forces through a contract marriage. A cold and ruthless billionaire, driven by anger and a thirst for power, is betrothed to a skilled fighter with a hidden past. As their reluctant partnership deepens into an unexpected love, they find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of loyalty and betrayal. Can love truly conquer the darkest of secrets?  

EvelynMystique · Realista
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17 Chs

Chapter 6: A Betrothal Unveiled

It was a day that had been ordained since their birth, a day when the alliance of the four most powerful mafia families would be solidified. The ceremony was a grand affair, attended by a multitude of powerful figures, each with their agenda and interests at heart.

 

Different powerful figures with their families, politicians, gangs, police, and other authorities, were present on this day.

 

During the event, each powerful figure with their family arrived, both their partner and enemy, because it was a great event and a bond between two strong families.

 

Alessio's father came on stage, gave his speech, and declared that Chiara was to be married to Alessio, and he invited both of them to the stage, Alessio was amazed by her beauty and the way she composed herself, but that was all thought coming and running through his mind.

 

Alessio welcomed everyone who came and gave an appreciation speech, then he came down holding hands with Chiara, they had to greet the people present together, and as he got down, they went straight to his mother and siblings, at least he smiled today, his sister muttered.

 

The announcement did not come as a shock to Alessio. Chiara Rossi, a woman equally formidable in power and influence, was revealed as his betrothed. She hailed from the Martinez family, a rival to the Bianchi's in wealth and power. Their union was meant to solidify an alliance, but the tension in the room was palpable.

 

Alessio knew that this betrothal would set in motion a series of events that would challenge everything he had become. It would test his resolve, his ruthlessness, and, ultimately, his capacity for love. The transformation of Alessio Bianchi was far from over, and the journey ahead would be filled with trials and tribulations that would reshape his destiny.

 

The party was over, and Chiara was to go with her newly wedded husband, but before that, she met with her family, and her father reminded her of the purpose of her marriage, you are my beloved daughter for me to send you to that ruthless man it shows the height of it importance; Leonardo says this to Chiara.

He says that she aims to find Bianchi's source of power and Alessio's weakness. She replied and said yes.

 

But in her mind, her goal is to find the right time she can eliminate Alessio because she thinks that without him in Bianchi, 50% of their manpower is gone.

 

Her mother Bianca overheard their discussion and wasn't pleased and in agreement with it, she wanted a peaceful marriage for her daughter, rather than that, free from what she had experienced.

 

End of the discussion, she hugged her parent and brothers, so strong and determined, she got to the car, Alessio was also inside the car, and as she saw him, she remembered the force and what she was about to face for some time, she sighed and enters the car.

Following them is Alessio and Chiara's bodyguard.