A Beautiful nd successful woman was standing there with emptiness nd longing in her eyes which was invisible to almost everyone , as they are always busy envying her. Not knowing how much exactly she had to sacrifice to reach the top, where she stood now being envied by the people who once didnt even know her name " Bella Marchese". She is a gorgeous yet a daring woman. Who refuses to give in to anyone. She is a professional level neurosurgeon and the CEO as well as the chairwoman of a Fashion house company. She is a billioner but she prefers to live like an ordinary person."why?" maybe its because she just wants to live peacefully nd comfortably. But it was only a fantasy she has been dreaming of since she was a child. Even if she is a billioner now,...she never actually chased money. she had always chased peace and love. But now its all dark,...she cant chase anything now. She doesnt even know where she has ended up. since little, all she has ever tried was to make people notice her. to satisfy them. To get their love. So, here she is now. But....while reaching the top, she somehow lost herself long ago without even noticing. Now, although..everyone sees her, she doesnt feel anything inside. She's empty. Now, for her, "love" is a beautiful but deadly curse which ruins everything. So, she decides to never fall in love or have any emotions so as to protect her heart which is barely throbbing anymore. When she was a child, she was supposed to play like any other child would at her age...instead, she was being taught to become someone she doesnt even know but she obeyed her parents in everything nd while doing so...she slowly started to lose herself bit by bit everyday without even realising. Everyday for her was worse than hell itself . There were times where she tried to end it all but couldnt. She torchured herself in order to feel something as she stopped feeling anything. For her living was a punishment. Life was like a cage to her. and she refused to be caged forever. She craved freedom, love, trust, loyalty and understanding. But she never got any. Now whoever approaches her comes with an Ulterior motive. So, she stopped trusting anyone after conutless betrayals. She trusted no one. She loved no one. Not even herself. She despised herself. Whenever she looks in the mirror, she always asks"who am i?" , "why dont anyone like me?", " Am i that bad?". These questions have been haunting her for 15 years now. She is tired. She doesnt want to go on anymore. She once believed in love but now she despise it. She is scared of it. She is secretly waiting. Waiting for someone to approach her and extend their hand for her buried self to hold. But now, she has lost all hope. She has become cold. As cold as an ice berg. But still flares up fire when someone threatens her.

Leonardo Valentino, A powerful and rich CEO in surface, but beneath that, lies a dangerous and coldblooded mafia. He was the king of the underground world. A ruthless king, from whom everyone is afraid of. No matter whether he is the powerful and rich CEO or the ruthless and dangerous Mafia king, even the first letter of his name can make a hole in one's heart instantly. But what he really wants was a little warmth in his life. Everybody is either afraid of him or respects him greatly. No one dares to defy him on anything as they know the consequence of defying him is much more worse than death itself. Once he sets his eyes on something he gets it no matter how. But what made him this ruthless? Was he like this since he was a child? No. He was a bright and cheerful child, until he was forced to faced the real world. His innocence and bright-cheerful nature got destroyed when he saw his parents die infront of his eyes in the most brutal way when he was only 10 years old with his 1 year old younger sibling in his arms. He was hidding inside a cupboard with his sleeping younger sister in his arms. That night, his kind heart and bright nature was killed by the cruelty of the world. He swore to get revenge nd make those people pay the price for his parents death in the most brutal way. So, to survive he worker as a dishwasher, laundry man, house cleaner and also learnt to cook for his sister when he was merely a 10 year old boy. He struggled to feed his sister's stomach with little money he earned by doing multiple jobs. But his payment was small as he was an underage worker. So, he could only afford to feed his sister stomach. He starved for 2-3 days and ate only when he couldnt control his hunger anymore. because he needed to survive. To get revenge for his parents death. And then one day he accidently encountered a powerful mafia when he was doing one of his multiple jobs. He was Enzo Romano. A powerful mafia. He had everything power, fame, wealth, a beautiful wife but he only lacked one thing, his successor. He was childless. So, to continue his lineage he was finding a boy who deserved and suited to be called his "son". And when he saw him( Leonardo), he was fascinated by the way Leonard stared at him without any fear in his eyes even when he showed him his silver russian gun. At that moment he decided his successor. Leonardo. But he had to change his surname from Russo to Valentino. It was a golden chance for him(Leonardo) to get his revenge and also give his sister a better life, so he accepted it. And from that day onwards Leonardo was trained to be the successor of the Romano empire. He studied law and business. And had two degrees on each of them. He was also trained to fight and use guns and knife. Where as his little sister Amara Velentino grew up as a cheerful and bright girl under her brother's care and protection. But she never recieved one thing. And that is 'Love'. She never felt the love and warmth of a loving and happy family. She was now 20 years old studying medicine in a profound university in Italy. Whereas, Velentino was now a matured man who is 29 years old. His succession ceremony was now around the corner. But, it was delayed because he needed a wife and produce an heir with her to successfully take over the Romano empire. But he never loved anyone. Especially a woman in a romantical way except for his sister. He had no interest in marriage and produce an heir with her for the sake of taking control over the empire but since Enzo took him in he had to do countless things he didnt wish to. So, this time it was the same situation.

It was a stormy night, the city was having a heavy downpour. A man standing near a big transparent window inside the tallest building in the city, it was the LR company, a powerful and influential company which is leaded by a powerful and strong leader, Leonardo Valentino. He was standing there in his office looking out of the vast transparent window with a cigar in his hand and a golden lighter with dragon in it in the other hand. He was wearing a black brioni *a luxury italian brand* suit. He looked out of the window as if he was finding his prey, as danger was screaming out of his eyes. Just then his best friend Dante comes with a dangerous and satisfying smirk on his face wpitonis hands inside his kiton * a luxury italian brand* suit's pants. As he tells to Leonardo

• Dante: Leo, the prey has taken the bait. So, shall we make our entry now. And...(he tells in a dangerous excitement)

• Leonardo: Not now. Wait till he fully falls for it. And then we can make him pay dearly for betraying me.(he tells in a low, dangerous and cold voice. As he takes a blow of the cigar)

• Dante: what are u exactly waiting for? Just punish him already. How can you be so patient with a traitor.(he tells with a bit of annoyance in his voice as he crosses his arms as he was running out of patience)

• Leonardo: learn to be patient if u want to survive in this world. And,...the more he makes me wait...the more painful his death will be.(he says coldly with a predator's eyes).

• Dante: Fine then. You go on waiting. I need to distract myself with something so, that i dont do anything in impulse. I am going to the club. Wish to join me? ( he says with a playful smirk)

• Leonardo: I am ok. Go by yourself if u want to.( he says coldly)

• Dante: alright. I will go by myself then. But do call me when the time comes. My eyes have been craving to see some bloodshed.(he says with a smirk before leaving the large office of Leonardo's)

After a few hours, Leonardo gets a call from his secretary Alex.

• Alex: Boss, he has taken the bait.(he says in a serious tone)

• Leonardo: Got it. Get everything ready. I will be there shortly. And inform about this to Dante also.(he says in a dangerous and cold voice with no expression on his face before ending the call with Alex)

• Leonardo: He should have been smart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have to lose his life today.(He says dangerously in a low voice as he stares out of the window to look at the thundering sky)

He then drives out in his black sports car with full speed as the road was empty to a secluded warehouse where he sees Dante with an excited smirk on his handsome face.

• Dante: Finally, it's time. Let's go in and start the show.(he says excitedly with a smile on his face)

• Leonardo: hmm. Let's go in. He must be getting impatient to meet me.(he says with a dangerous smirk on his face)

They go in and sees a middle-aged man in his 30s sitting on the floor with his hands and legs tied up tightly. The man was crying and begging his men to let him go. When he sees Leonardo, he goes silent. He looks down with fear and dares not to make any sound as if he makes a single sound he wouldn't be able to speak again in his life let alone make any sound.

• Leonardo: so Luca....any excuses?....if u have, please tell right away because you won’t get the chance to say anything except for screaming and begging me to stop until I am satisfied which is impossible unless you die of pain.(he says with a dangerous smile and a bone chilling tone which sent a shiver down Luca's spine as he looked at him like a predator does at his prey. And there, Luca was the prey and Leonardo was the predator as always)

Then, Leo signalled Dante to have his fun with Luca. And then, Dante orders the men with an excited smile to start the tortyoure. Not long after the area house was filled with screams of a man in great pain for long hours. 3 hours later, Leo tells them to stop for a while now. Before standing up from his place to go near Luca who was covered with blood. His nails were pulled out one by one then later his fingers were cut down slowly one by one.

• Leonardo: Does it hurt?

• Luca: (nods slowly with no strength to speak)

• Leonardo: Good to hear that. U deserve more than this. You should be grateful that I didn't do these to your loved ones instead. Now,…tell me...why did you betray me?...for whom?(he says with a dangerous voice and a stare that made his body freeze as his expression was calm yet dangerously cold)

• Luca: (after a while) I...i-i am sorry boss. I had no choice. He offered me a million dollars. I became greedy. And...(he looks down with fear and guilt)

• Leonardo: And you betrayed me. Right?... No need to say more. You have dug up your own grave by being too greedy. Now pay the price. And don't worry I will have my men send ur body pieces to your unfortunate family in a small box.(he says with a dangerous smile before walking away and signalling his men to go on with the torture until he dies)

He goes out of the house as one of his men came and holds an umbrella above his head. Just then Leonardo was shot by an unknown figure near his collarbone which was close to the heart. Hearing the gunshot Dante and other men came out in a hurry each one holding their guns and in a position to shoot. Dante goes to check on Leonardo who was clutching on the wound to stop the bleeding with an angry expression.

• Dante: Oh Heaven! Your bleeding badly! Let's take you to a hospital!(he says panicking)

• Leonardo: No. Not hospital. Call Mr. Matthew*his personal doctor*(he says in a weak voice)

• Dante: Mr. Matthew isn't in Italy. You better listen to me, and let me take you to a nearby hospital if you dont want to die here before taking your revenge on the Russo's.( he tells in a threatening tone)

Only Dante knew about his revenge and no one else, and it was also him who could talk to him like that and live to see the next day.

• Leonardo: alright...but make sure no word gets out about what happened here. Especially to me. Otherwise the enemies will take the advantage of my injury if they hear about it.( He says in a low and serious voice)