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After the Storm

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Reads 75,510
Votes 2,299
Parts 41
Time 7h 33m

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Caterina and Lex never had a fairytale marriage. Forced into an arrangement neither of them wanted, they have been caught in a web of betrayal and deceit since they said "I do." And just when it seemed like they might be able to overcome the bad blood between their families, the ultimate betrayal made enemies of them once again.

Season 2 of The Valentino Brothers

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Fleeing to New York, Caterina thought she could escape the shadows that haunt her, but what's done in the dark always comes to light. Desperate for protection, she has no choice but to turn to the man she betrayed for help. But Lex is not so forgiving and has an agenda of his own. He agrees to protect Caterina and their child, but only on his terms. 


As they struggle to navigate their complicated relationship, a storm begins to brew within the mafia world. Tensions rise as rival families clash, threatening to tear apart everything Caterina and Lex have built together. And amidst all this chaos, Caterina discovers a shocking truth about her mother's death-and the real person responsible for it. 

As they fight against external forces and their own inner demons, Caterina knows that the stakes are higher than ever before. Can she trust Lex to protect her and their child? Will they be able to weather the coming storm together or will it tear them apart forever?All Rights Reserved

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