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Isabella "Bella" Romano-Russo was born into power, privilege, and danger. Daughter of Luca Romano and Valentina Russo, she grew up as the most protected girl in Italy-caged in silk and diamonds, guarded by her father's empire of blood.
But even a Don's daughter craves freedom.
When Bella crosses paths with Adrian De Luca, the son of the very family her father destroyed, she finds herself trapped in a game of temptation and betrayal. He's arrogant, magnetic, forbidden-and everything she's been warned to hate.
One stolen glance becomes a dangerous secret.
One kiss becomes a betrayal that could burn both empires.
And loving him? It could cost Bella her life.
She's the daughter of a king.
He's the heir of an enemy.
And their love might start a war that no one can survive
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