Blood, Coffee, and Courage
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Last published Mon, Jul 21, 2025
The Grand Opera House thrives on spectacle-its velvet curtains hiding more than just drama. Under the gilded light and GeneCo's ever-looming symbol, bloodlines are tested, power is shifting, and betrayal hides behind every spotlight.
Y/N thought this opera would be just another gig-coffee runs, backstage chaos, and navigating diva tantrums. But when Luigi Largo, heir to GeneCo and known for his fury more than his charm, begins looking at her like she's the only solid ground in a crumbling empire... everything changes.
As his father's shadow looms large and his siblings whisper behind closed doors, Luigi must prove he's more than just a violent legacy. And Y/N? She's caught between loyalty, danger, and a growing bond with a man who's never needed anyone-until now.
But in a world where masks are literal and trust is rare, one wrong step could mean losing everything... or claiming a kingdom neither of them expected.
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