Rules of Happiness
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Rubellite Vladimirovna Dmitrieva is the only daughter of the prestigious and feared Dmitriev family, their one and only princess.
At five years old, she was kidnapped and disappeared without a trace. From that moment on, her brothers never stopped searching. The loss hardened them into a more ruthless versions of themselves as years passed with no answers.
Nine years later, their search finally comes to an end.
Rubellite is exactly as they remembered her. She remains bright and cheerful, with that same easy smile. Yet something about it feels carefully built, almost... fake.
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❗IMPORTANT NOTE❗
This story is Vol. 1
This volume will have a complete & satisfying ending and can be enjoyed as a standalone story.
If you'd like to continue the story after Vol. 1, Vol. 2 will be available as an optional paid content on Ko-fi. Reading Vol. 2 is entirely optional, since Vol. 1 can be enjoyed on its own.
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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains sensitive and emotionally distressing themes, including graphic violence, physical and emotional abuse, manipulation, disturbing family dynamics, morally corrupt characters, and mature content. Reader discretion is advised.
© 2026 [CherylZielle]. All rights reserved. Do not distribute the story without permission.
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