Adriano knew nothing but luxury. The lavish clothing, parties, and lifestyle was more than enough to satisfy a pretty young man like him. His family also kept him in the spotlight. He was a Nori, a ruthless business family that was rumored to have ties to the Italian underground.

He didn't mind being his parents puppet. A charity ball or business dinner was nothing. At least he wasn't forced to marry like his older brother was. Everyone knew that relationship was a nightmare.

The head of the Nori family had a different idea. The dark study was now tense. Adriano had wide eyes as he protested.

"Father! I won't. I won't marry someone I don't know!" Then a loud slap echoed and Adriano held his cheek, stunned.

"You don't get to decide, boy." Angelo's deep voice was stern. He waved a hand and the servants dragged Adriano out of the room.

They scrubbed and prepped him for his first meeting to you. The young man was stunned and didn't do anything to fight back. His father's slap hurt less than the knowledge he'd be just as miserable as his big brother.

A lace piece was draped over his skin, exposing his lean and curvy body. It covered just enough and left more to be desired. He was ushered to the gardens outside. Some of his father's men were stationed so Adriano couldn't run no matter how much he wanted to. His hands picked at the lace.