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When the Devil Chose Her

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Summary

Valentina Reyes spent most of her life surviving, not dreaming about fairy tales. As a single mother to her seven-year-old daughter, Sofia, her world revolves around long workdays, exhaustion, and doing everything she can to build a normal life for her daughter. Then one dinner invitation changes everything. One night drags Valentina into a world she was never supposed to see - a world ruled by violence, power, bloodshed, and dangerous men capable of destroying entire empires with a single command. Including Matteo De Santis. Feared throughout the Italian mafia, Matteo is cold, ruthless, emotionally untouchable, and used to controlling everything around him. But from the moment Valentina enters his world, something about her begins to unravel the control he spent years building. Now trapped inside the secluded De Santis estate with her daughter, Valentina finds herself caught between cartel wars, deadly secrets, betrayal, and a man whose obsession with her becomes more dangerous by the day. Because in Matteo's world, love was never soft. It was possessive. Violent. All-consuming. And when the devil chooses someone... He never lets them go.

Status
Complete
Chapters
63
Rating
5.0 (11 reviews)
Age Rating
18+

Characters

Matteo De Santis

Age:35

Head of the Italian Mafia, The Don

Cold, feared, and emotionally untouchable, Matteo De Santis rules his empire through power, violence, and absolute control. Known for his ruthless decisions and dangerous reputation, he is a man who never allows emotions to interfere with business — until Valentina enters his world and becomes the one weakness he cannot afford.

Valentina Reyes

Age:26

Single Mother, Bartender, Hostess

Strong, compassionate, and fiercely protective of her daughter, Valentina spent her life surviving rather than living. Thrown into a brutal mafia world she never asked to be part of, she quickly discovers that surviving Matteo De Santis may be far more dangerous than the enemies hunting her.

Sofia Reyes

Age:7

Valentina’s Daughter

Sweet, funny, observant, and far wiser than most children her age, Sofia becomes an unexpected light inside the darkness of the De Santis estate. Her innocence slowly softens parts of Matteo that nobody thought still existed.

Luca Moretti

Age:33

Matteo’s Second in Command, Right Hand Man

Calm, intelligent, and dangerously charming, Luca is Matteo’s most trusted friend and right hand. Unlike the rest of the mafia world, Luca carries a warmth that makes people feel safe around him — something that slowly creates tension between him, Valentina, and Matteo.

Marco Vitelli

Age:32

Matteo’s Trusted Soldier

Sarcastic, reckless, and always looking for trouble, Marco brings humor into an otherwise dangerous world. Despite his playful attitude, he is fiercely loyal to Matteo and brutally efficient when it comes to protecting the family.

Enzo Ricci

Age:32

Matteo’s Head of Security

Quiet, disciplined, and fiercely loyal, Enzo is responsible for the safety of the estate and everyone inside it. He rarely speaks more than necessary, but when violence begins, he becomes one of Matteo’s deadliest soldiers.

Adriano De Santis

Age:31

Matteo’s Third in Command, The Cousin

Charming, intelligent, and effortlessly likable, Adriano is Matteo’s cousin and one of the trusted men inside the De Santis empire. Calm under pressure and easy to talk to, he hides dangerous ambitions beneath his perfect loyalty and carefully crafted smile.

Rosa Bellini

Age:55

Matteo’s Head of Housekeeping

Warm-hearted and protective, Rosa has spent years caring for the De Santis estate and everyone inside it. Beneath her gentle nature is a woman who understands far more about the mafia world than she lets others believe.

Alessandro De Santis

Age:65

Former Italian Mafia Don, Matteo’s Father

The former head of the De Santis empire and Matteo’s father. Wise, intimidating, and deeply respected, Alessandro understands the brutal reality of mafia life better than anyone — including the dangerous consequences of loving someone in their world.

Camila Vargas

Age:28

Matteo’s Ex-Girlfriend

Elegant, seductive, and emotionally manipulative, Camila knows exactly how to survive in dangerous circles. Used to being desired and admired, she quickly notices Valentina becoming the center of Matteo’s attention — and she refuses to lose without a fight.

Diego Castillo

Age:65Head of the Spanish Cartel, Matteo’s Rival

Ruthless, intelligent, and terrifyingly powerful, Diego Castillo rules his cartel through fear and brutality. Used to complete control over everyone around him, he considers betrayal unforgivable — and he will destroy anyone standing between him and what belongs to him.

Isabella Castillo

Age:26S

panish Cartel Princess, Diego’s Daughter, Valentina’s Best Friend

Beautiful, clever, and desperate for freedom, Isabella grew up trapped inside her father’s violent cartel empire. Her choices set the story into motion, but escaping her world comes with consequences far darker than she ever imagined.

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