Volume one: ❝BENEATH THE BLOODLINE❞

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𝐀 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 : "𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐆𝐔𝐓𝐙 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐙" 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐄 1—BENEATH THE BLOODLINE

𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒛

Chapter 1: Unveiled Eighteen

Karla Celine Horowitz awoke on the morning of her eighteenth birthday with a mix of excitement and trepidation. She had reached a milestone age, one that marked her transition into adulthood. But behind the facade of celebration lay a secret that cast a long shadow over her life.

Chapter 2: Shadows of Legacy

The Horowitz family had always been known for their opulent lifestyle, but beneath the surface, their wealth was built upon a foundation of crime. Karla's grandfather, John Scarfo, was the enigmatic and powerful leader of a notorious mafia syndicate. This legacy, hidden behind closed doors, had shaped her family's identity, and Karla was caught in its tangled web.

Chapter 3: Alone in the Silence

Growing up, Karla had felt the sting of her parents' absence more often than their presence. Her mother, Behati Vittoria Horowitz, and her father, McCoy Villefort, were consumed by their roles within the mafia. Left in the care of babysitters and nannies, Karla and her twin brother, Lucca, navigated the world of privilege and isolation.

Chapter 4: Whispers of Curiosity

The whispers and hushed conversations that echoed through the corridors of their grand mansion were impossible to ignore. As Karla matured, so did her curiosity about her family's enigmatic affairs. She yearned for answers, for a glimpse into the world her parents inhabited, a world they had deliberately shielded her and Lucca from.

Chapter 5: Eavesdropping in the Shadows

One evening, Karla's curiosity got the better of her, and she decided to stay at home and eavesdrop on her parents' conversation. The soft glow of the table lamp illuminated the room as she positioned herself near the door, hidden in the shadows, her heart racing in anticipation.

The hushed tones of her parents, Behati and McCoy, drifted to Karla's ears, carrying the weight of their conversation.

"❝We can't afford to delay any longer,❞" Behati's voice was tinged with a sense of urgency. "❝The conflicts between our family and the others are escalating. If we don't act now, it could lead to something far more dangerous.❞"

McCoy's voice held a note of determination. "❝I agree, Beha. We've been trying to keep a delicate balance, but it's clear that tensions have reached a breaking point.❞"

Karla strained to hear every word, her curiosity piqued by the cryptic conversation. As her parents spoke, she realized they were discussing their involvement in the world of mafia, the complex network of alliances, and the conflicts that had arisen.

Uncle Dante's voice joined the conversation, his tone carrying an air of practicality. "❝We need to be prepared for any eventuality. Our guys are expecting us to resolve this matter, and we can't afford to show weakness.❞"

Behati's sigh was heavy with a mixture of concern and determination. "❝I know, Dante. We've worked too hard to establish our position. Our family's safety and reputation are on the line.❞"

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