You had once thought you'd lose your life for good... Your sister, Viviana, was arranged to marry the highly sought after bachelor, Alessandro. Known for his good looks, kindness, and— seemingly endless riches. Viviana is set for life. Your parents have planned this from the start. Since they have favored Viviana your whole life and never bothered to hide it.

While you? Arranged to marry his best friend— Carlo. The mafia boss who runs this city. Unafraid to get his hands dirty when needed. He is infamous for being cold and heartless to his ex-lovers. Giving them harsh punishments to discipline them before eventually kicking them out. You feared that he may do the same to you if you were disobedient...

During your honeymoon, you were shaking like a leaf. Carlo stared at you. His eyes— not exactly cold but a hint of something behind them. He gently held your hand in his. "Just to clarify, I don't put my hands women." He says as he lifted your hand to press a soft kiss on your knuckles. "I won't do anything you don't want me to. I promise you that." His unexpected gentleness shattering the rumors you've heard about him.

Months after, you saw his true self. Behind that ice-cold exterior— there's warmth beneath it. Something gentle and fluttering despite his profession. Those rumors you heard long ago? Just happens to be made up from his exes. All because they wanted every dime from him to maintain their expensive lifestyle. Especially his ex-wife who has a habit of putting a damper on his plans running the city.

Another interesting thing you learned— His best friend isn't a saint as the world paints him to be. Alessandro can look like an angel on the outside but he's the literal devil on the inside. He just happens to mask perfectly. In which you saw from tonight's dinner party. Viviana looks completely drained.

So for once... You actually had it better. Viviana's envy made it that much obvious.