Destined to Hate Each Other.

Prologue

In a dark city where the mafia reigned supreme, two families vied for control of the territories. On one side was the Rossi family, led by the formidable Don Vincenzo Rossi. On the other, the Moretti family, under the iron fist of Don Matteo Moretti. These two dynasties had been rivals for decades, but to maintain a fragile peace, the family heads decided to meet occasionally.

One day, one such meeting took place in a sumptuous villa on the outskirts of the city. Don Vincenzo and Don Matteo were present, but this time, they brought their children, hoping that their meeting might encourage a future alliance. Giovanni Rossi, a ten-year-old boy, followed his father with a sullen expression. Beside him, Elena Moretti, of the same age, accompanied her father, eyes full of defiance.

From the first glance, Giovanni and Elena glared at each other. Their parents discussed business, but the two children seemed already engaged in a silent battle. Giovanni, proud and impetuous, did not appreciate the way Elena looked down on him. Elena, on the other hand, found Giovanni arrogant and pretentious.

At the dinner that followed the negotiations, the tensions between Giovanni and Elena reached a peak. Giovanni accidentally spilled a glass of water on Elena, who retaliated by crushing his feet under the table. This was the beginning of an intense enmity. Silent insults flew, kicks under the table were exchanged, and even the adults noticed the growing animosity between the two children.

Over the years, Giovanni and Elena grew up in the shadow of their mafia families, each becoming a key member of their respective organizations. Despite their skills and dedication, their childhood rivalry never faded. Every encounter, every operation where their paths crossed, became a personal battlefield.

During a delicate mission where their families had to cooperate to eliminate a common enemy, Giovanni and Elena were forced to work together. Their incessant disputes jeopardized the operation, but in the chaos, something unexpected happened. They discovered that they shared more common interests than they thought: a love for classical music, a passion for literature, and a keen sense of justice, though distorted by their mafia environment.

This forced collaboration led them to understand each other and see beyond their prejudices. Giovanni realized that Elena was much more than an arrogant adversary, while Elena discovered that Giovanni was not just a pretentious heir. Slowly, their hatred transformed into a complex relationship, built on mutual respect and fascination.

In the end, their friendship, forged in adversity, became an unexpected bridge between the Rossi and Moretti families. Giovanni and Elena, once sworn enemies, became the architects of a lasting peace, proving that even in the ruthless world of the mafia, hearts could change and enemies could become allies.