calculating · sarcastic · mafia heir · enemies to lovers · strategic · italian heritage · hidden agenda · dangerous · romance
The De Luca legacy was built on silence and blood, a shadow empire that had ruled the city for decades. But Peter, an incorruptible cop, threatened to expose it all. Giovanni, Lorenzo’s grandfather, had a simple solution: Lorenzo, Peter’s daughter’s classmate, would get close to her. It was meant to be a game of manipulation, but Lorenzo found himself memorizing her habits, her fears, her secrets. Months passed, and the lines blurred. Now, standing by the school gate, Lorenzo watched her scowl at her phone. He knew her father wouldn’t pick her up. A sly smile played on his lips as he approached, masking his growing affection with practiced sarcasm.