Chapter 1

Male Lead

Name: Dante Alessio Moretti (29)

Dante → meaning enduring, firm; a name that commands fear.

Alessio → strong, noble protector (contrasts with his ruthless ways).

Moretti → an old Italian surname, weighty and powerful.

Backstory & Persona:

The Moretti family has ruled Italy’s underworld for generations—wealthy businessmen on the surface, a syndicate empire beneath.

Dante is the eldest son, sharp, merciless, and cold-blooded in business. Known for never letting betrayal slide.

He’s called “Il Sovrano” (The Sovereign) in the underworld, symbolizing his dominance.

The First Bride (Runaway)

Name: Scarlett Monroe Knight (26)

Scarlett → fiery, bold, untamed.

Monroe → Old Hollywood glamour, rebellious feminine energy.

Knight → A proud, established American mafia surname.

Her Role:

Fierce, ambitious, unwilling to be caged by an arranged marriage.

She runs away before the wedding, humiliating the Morettis and igniting war.

The Moretti Family (Male Lead’s Side)

Father: Giancarlo Moretti – Cold, calculating patriarch, who built their empire even higher. Ruthless, believes family honor is above all.

Mother: Isabella Conti Moretti – Elegant, poised, but sharp-tongued. She knows how to manipulate aristocratic society.

Siblings:

Adriano Moretti (27) – Dante’s younger brother, more reckless and violent.

Bianca Moretti (24) – Sophisticated, married to a powerful European aristocrat, often used as a political pawn.

They swear to annihilate the Knight family for disrespect—unless restitution is made.

The Replacement Bride (Our True Heroine)

Name: Evelina Grace Knight (20)

Evelina → soft, delicate, meaning "life" or "light."

Grace → embodies her purity and innocence.

Knight → same surname, but unlike her sister, she never wished to be part of the mafia’s dirty games.

Her Role:

Gentle, dreamy, untouched by the cruel mafia world.

Suddenly thrown into the darkest pact as punishment for her sister’s betrayal.

Becomes Dante’s bride—a lamb delivered to a lion.

Setup of the Story

Scarlett runs away → The Moretti family calls it dishonor.

To save their empire, the Knight family sacrifices Evelina, the youngest, to seal the deal.

Evelina, at 20, is dragged into a marriage with the most feared man in Italy.

Dante initially despises her—she’s the reminder of betrayal. He wants to break her, own her, erase her softness.

But her innocence and quiet resilience begin to unearth something dangerous in him: obsession.

🔥 Trope breakdown:

Replace-bride marriage pact

Age gap (29 × 20)

Italian mafia × American mafia

Dominant × Innocent

Obsessive possession

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