Chapter 1

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Stella Anderson was an author living alone in New York City, away from her mom and dad.

Her life revolved around her writing, each story a way to escape the world around her.

Across town, Christian Knight lived in a different world. As the son of a powerful mafia family, he didn't trust anyone except his parents and friends.

To him, emotions were weaknesses, and girls were just after his money.

Christian's father had plans for him. He wanted his son to find a girlfriend, someone suitable to make Christian happy in this emotionless life of mafia.

But Christian had no interest in dating anyone. As his father's pressure grew, he knew he had to act quickly.

If he didn't start dating, he risked losing his position as the family heir.

Desperate to avoid his father's demands, Christian decided to pretend he was dating someone.

The problem was, he needed a name. While searching for inspiration, he remembered Ava reading a of Stella Anderson.

He had no idea who she is , also he didn't cared. So, he blurted out, "I'm dating Stella Anderson."

When his father asked for details, Christian confidently replied, "She's currently out of the country, but I'll arrange for you to meet her when she returns."

His father seemed satisfied, but a knot twisted in Christian's stomach. He was trapped in a lie that could easily unravel.

Meanwhile, Stella was unaware of her new role in Christian's life.

In her cozy New York apartment, filled with shelves of books and cluttered with papers, she found comfort in her writing.

Each word was a refuge from her loneliness, and her stories often reflected her feelings of love, loss, and hope.

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