❝I've already made up my mind, I want you and only you. No one else... because to me, you're my kind of perfect,❞ In the ruthless world of wealth and power, Adrian Ivanov reigns as a cold-hearted man, devoid of remorse. Love holds no meaning for him, as he indulges in a life of opulence and privilege, yet remains hollow. However, his carefully constructed existence is about to be shattered when an unexpected encounter brings Valentina Russo into his life. Valentina, an Italian girl struggling to make ends meet, crosses paths with Adrian at his exclusive club. Little does she know, this chance meeting will unravel the fabric of her entire existence. Will Valentina possess the strength to weather the storm that threatens to consume her? As their lives intertwine, a profound question lingers: Can Valentina be the one to thaw the ice in Adrian's heart and fill the void that has haunted him for so long? Witness a tale of passion, transformation, and the tumultuous journey two souls must undertake in search of redemption and unyielding love. https://www.patreon.com/c/arihartwattpad

In the ancient Empire of Valenor, where power is maintained with a firm hand and difficult decisions, the young Emperor Sevrius Valenor upholds a millennia-old kingdom. At his side, Laryssa Hellsen, heiress to the most powerful family after the Crown, returns after years of travel, awakening old feelings and challenging everything they once believed to be certain. Amid intrigue, alliances, and secrets, beneath the Crown nothing is as it seems... and some lies can be sweeter and more deceiving than anyone could ever imagine