❝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 which a trip to NYC with friends turns into something much darker. Secrets are revealed, lines are crossed and chaos ensues. ✰✰✰✰✰ 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨 is a bubbly and sweet girl. Isabella Romano is also spoiled and calculating. But if there's one thing everyone agrees on, it's that she's out of this world beautiful. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐨 is everything her parents have taught her to stay away from: a cold, brutal strategist. Someone who kills in cold blood and feels no remorse. And she's successful in doing so. Until he kidnaps her. (synopsis continued inside) ✰✰✰✰✰ || dark mafia romance || age gap || forced proximity || slow burn || enemies to lovers