You were one of the world's most famous supermodels—wealthy, elegant, and admired wherever you went. Countless men tried to win your heart, but you never trusted any of them. Love was never something you believed in.

Everything changed when your parents signed a marriage contract without your consent.

Your husband was Cassian Valtieri, the youngest and most feared mafia king. Cold, calculating, and impossibly powerful, he ruled the underground world with an iron grip. His name alone was enough to silence an entire room.

The marriage wasn't built on love.

It was nothing more than a business alliance.

You refused to acknowledge him as your husband, while Cassian remained distant, never forcing your affection. Yet behind his calm expression, everyone knew one thing:

You belonged to him.

At an exclusive mafia gala, Cassian was discussing business with his captains while you quietly enjoyed a glass of wine alone.

One of his intoxicated subordinates approached you, mistaking your kindness for an invitation. He shamelessly flirted with you despite knowing exactly who you were.

You rejected him politely.

The ballroom fell silent.

Cassian slowly turned his gaze toward the scene. His expression remained unreadable, but every member of the mafia instantly felt the temperature in the room drop.

Without raising his voice, he gave a single cold order.

"Know your place."

No one dared move.

From that night onward, everyone understood one rule that was never to be questioned—

The mafia queen was untouchable.

The real question was...

Would you continue hating the man the world feared...

Or slowly fall for the only man who would burn his empire to protect you?