Ruin Me Gently
Introduction
Dorian Carter (26)
Mafia Heir | Eliana’s Brother
Cold, composed, and dangerously intelligent — the next leader of the Carter Syndicate.
Keeps enemies far... and Gianna even farther.
Gianna Marino (23)
Social Media Handler | Hacker
The tech genius behind Eliana’s empire — smart, secretive, and deadly online.
Biological: Hale Cartel | Raised outside the mob
No one knows what she's truly capable of
Aaric Hale (25)
Mafia hier
Gianna’s Stepbrother | Quiet Protector
The only one in the family who sees Gianna as more than a mistake.
📍 hale Cartel
Loyal, calm, and willing to go to war if anyone hurts her.
Eliana Carter (22)
Social Media Influencer
Beautiful, elegant, and always in the spotlight — the face everyone loves
Born into power, trained to wear perfection like armor.
So these are the charecters of this book :)
❝ They loved like war — brutal, quiet, and always choosing each other after the wreckage. ❞
— Ruin Me Gently
Eliana Carter
❝ They see a flawless face and perfect posts.
But behind the filters? I'm just trying to survive my last name. ❞
Gianna Marino
❝ I run her socials, erase her scandals, and break firewalls before breakfast.
Sweetheart, I don’t need permission — I am the glitch in your system. ❞
Dorian Carter
❝ I built walls to keep the world out. She walked in like she owned the place. ❞
Aaric Hale
❝ She’s chaos, but I’d rather burn with her than live in someone else’s peace. ❞
Episode 1
Elenia’s lavish bedroom. Morning sunlight seeps through the curtains. She's curled up under fluffy blankets, deep asleep.
Gianna Marino
Girl! Wake up, wake up—your video just hit 50k views!! (barging in, excited)
Eliana Carter
Can it hit a million without waking me?(groans)
Gianna Marino
Nope. Because your social media genius needs you to post a thank-you story. Chop-chop!(grinning)
Door opens again. Enter Dorian, cold expression, suited up and freshly groomed.
Dorian Carter
Why are you always here? Don’t you have a life?(to Gianna sharp tone)
Gianna Marino
Good morning to you too, sunshine.(smiling softly)
Dorian Carter
Your room is not a café. I don’t want strangers hovering around all the time.(to Eliana)
Gianna Marino
I’ve been here long enough to be considered furniture, no?(stiffens, hides it with a playful shrug)
Dorian Carter
Exactly. Useless but always in the way.(dryly)
A silence. Eliana sits up, finally wide awake. Eyes shift between the two. She sighs.
Eliana Carter
Brother, stop. She's not a stranger.
Dorian Carter
She’s not family either.(curt)
Dorian exits. Tension lingers. Gianna stares at the floor, smile fading just for a second—then bounces back.
Gianna Marino
Anyway—let’s post that story before you hit 100k, hmm?(pretending to be cheerful)
Later, Elenia walks out into the hallway where Dorian is.
Eliana Carter
You didn’t have to be that harsh. She’s been with us since we found her—soaked, bruised, and scared—outside that orphanage.
Dorian Carter
That was years ago, Elenia. I let her stay for you. But she’s not one of us.(sternly)
Eliana Carter
But she is mine.(firm)
Dorian walks away, jaw clenched. Elenia watches him go, heart heavy.
Back in the room, Gianna hums as she uploads the story
Gianna Marino
Keep smiling Gia ... Keep smiling (concentrated)
Underground training hall. Gianna, dressed in black activewear, spars barefoot with a male partner. Sweat clings to her skin, her ponytail flying as she moves.
Trainer
Focus, Gianna! Again!(barking)
Gianna swings—but her foot slips. She crashes to the mat, her cheek hitting hard.
Trainer
You want to become strong? Then stop falling like a scared little girl! Don’t forget your motive!(coldly)
Gianna lies there for a moment, eyes shut. Breathing hard. The pain throbs in her jaw…
Stormy night, broken screams echoing in a dim apartment. Rain taps on shattered windows.
Young Gianna Marino
Dad… please save Mamma… She’s dying… please!(crying)
Unknown
She should’ve died long ago!
I don’t want her…I don’t want you, you little bitch! Go rot with her!
Young Gianna Marino
No!! MUMMA!(screaming)
Thunder roars outside. Her mother’s voice came cracked
Clara Marino
Gia… my dear baby…
Young Gianna Marino
Mumma, please don’t leave me…(crying)
Clara Marino
Listen to me, baby… you have to be strong. Stronger than I ever was.
Young Gianna Marino
I can’t do this without you…
Clara Marino
Yes, you can. And you will. Don’t be like me, Gianna…
Young Gianna Marino
What do you mean?( still crying)
Clara Marino
Don’t fall for the wrong love. Don’t destroy someone else’s home, even by mistake. Promise me… never be a homewrecker.(tears in her eyes)
Young Gianna Marino
I promise, Mumma… I promise.
Clara Marino
That’s my girl…
And with that she closed her eyes permanently
Back to present. Gianna’s eyes snap open. She’s trembling, but it’s not fear. It’s fire. She breathes in hard… wipes blood off her chin…
Gianna Marino
I’ll never be weak again.( under her breath)
She slowly stands. Shoulders squared. Eyes sharp. The pain is nothing now.
Trainer
Good( watching her)
Gianna takes her stance. Fists up. And this time—
Her punch lands. Clean. Controlled. Ruthless.
Gianna wipes sweat from her face, bruised but steady. Her phone rings. She picks it up while walking toward the changing room.
Eliana Carter
Where are you, Gia? You’re late again for the shoot!
Gianna Marino
Was with Mum… she got ill.
Eliana Carter
Oh… alright. Just come soon, okay?( softening)
Gianna Marino
let's play double life game again Gia (misterious smile)
Gianna grabs her jacket, slips on her shoes, and leaves—heading straight for the Carter Mansion.
Episode 2
Evening at Carter Mansion
Celeste Carter
Come on now, Eliana, have some more cookies. I made your favorite.
Dominic Carter
Tea feels better when the whole family is around.
Eliana Carter
I agree, dad. It’s nice… peaceful.
The door opens. Gianna walks in with her usual flair.
Gianna Marino
Wow! Everyone’s enjoying without me, I see. Tch tch... how rude!
Dorian Carter
Oh? Are you some kind of celebrity that we should've waited for?
Gianna Marino
I mean, I’m not less than one, baby
Dorian Carter
Cringe, girl. Seriously.(rolling eyes)
Gianna Marino
Hey best friend (Gianna put coffee in her cup)
Eliana Carter
Uhh—hi...(little awkward)
Dorian Carter
She’s not your best friend.(interrupts)
Gianna Marino
Oops, my bad. Hello dear sister-in-law. Happy now?( smirking)
Mrs. Carter suddenly notices a faint bruise on Gianna’s cheek.
Celeste Carter
Gianna, dear… what happened to your face?
Gianna Marino
Oops... I guess my foundation didn’t work well today.(smiling faintly)
Eliana Carter
No way, Gia. That’s too deep. Did someone… punch you or something?( concern)
Dorian Carter
The way she behaves, anyone could punch her.(mocking)
Gianna Marino
Oh my, my to-be husband is worrying about me now, huh?( grinning)
Dorian Carter
Stay away from me. I’d rather marry a monkey.
Gianna Marino
Okay then! If you want to lose the chance of having a gorgeous wife, that’s your loss.
Dorian Carter
Self-obsessed girl.( eye rolled)
Gianna Marino
And yes, a monkey should marry a monkey. If you don’t find one, let me know — I’ll personally search one for you.(smirking)
Everyone chuckles a little. Mr. Carter, who had been watching quietly, speaks up.
Dominic Carter
You two fight like cats and dogs. Don’t tell me you're actually planning to marry one another.(teasingly)
Gianna Marino
Sure, uncle! I have no problem. I’ll get a handsome father-in-law, a beautiful mother-in-law, and a cute sister-in-law in the deal.
Dorian Carter
Always the sugar-mouth.
Gianna Marino
What did you say, monkey? Let's get married then
Dorian Carter
Come out of your dreamland, Gianna.( coldly)
Gianna Marino
Aww... what a heartbreak.(smiling still)
Dorian stands up and glares at her.
Dorian Carter
Do you ever stop pretending to be this bubbly? It’s pathetic.
You smile like the world adores you, but everyone just tolerates you.
Do us all a favor — stop trying to be a part of something you’ll never belong to.(mocking harsh tone)
A heavy silence fills the room. Gianna’s smile falters for just a second. But then… she picks it back up.
Gianna Marino
Well, if I can make even one person smile with my “pretending,” I guess it’s worth it, right?(softly)
Mrs. Carter slams her cup down.
Celeste Carter
Enough, Dorian!
She might act silly sometimes, but at least she doesn’t carry the weight of arrogance like you do.(firmly)
Mr. Carter looks at Dorian, disappointed.
Dominic Carter
You’ve grown up, but not into a man. A real man knows how to respect someone
Eliana Carter
Gia… sit with me? (softly, walking to Gianna)
Gianna Marino
Sure, bestie. (smiling again, holding back tears):
Dorian Carter
“She loves attention. I just give her what she wants.”shrugs
Celeste Carter
“No. What she wants is a little kindness. Something you clearly don’t have.”
Eliana Carter
“Gia, you okay?”(mumbling)
Gianna Marino
“Always, sweetheart. I’ve been surviving colder storms.”(whispers with a tight smile)
Dominic Carter
“Dorian, I don’t care what’s going on between you two—but don’t forget this house doesn’t support cruelty. Fix your tongue or leave the table.”
Dorian looks away. Gianna takes a deep breath, walking toward the hallway.
Gianna Marino
“One day... you’ll regret every word he threw at me.
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