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The Shadow King's Vow

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Isabella Rossi, a determined and clever law student, follows two main rules: work hard and despise the cold-hearted billionaire, Dante Moretti. To her, he stands for everything that is wrong with the world. He is a ruthless corporate shark who preys on the weak. Her life in a cozy European university town, shared with her best friend Aria Valenti, feels like a safe haven. However, fate has a strange way of twisting events. A routine blood donation changes everything for Isabella. The patient, a man with the very rare Rh-null blood type, is on the brink of death. Her blood saves his life. She leaves, hoping for the stranger’s recovery, unaware that she just saved the man she detests. When Aria disappears without a word, Isabella's life falls apart. Her frantic search leads her to a shocking encounter with Dante Moretti. He reveals that Aria is his sister, hidden away for her protection, and that Isabella's blood saved him. Now, he owes her a debt—and a Moretti always pays what he owes. He offers her anything she desires: money, power, a future beyond her imagination. But Isabella turns him down. Her rejection only makes him more interested, as he is not used to hearing "no." After a brutal attack by a rival shows that Isabella's connection to him makes her a target, Dante takes a hard stance. He insists that she and Aria move into his secure estate under his constant protection. Trapped in a luxurious cage with Dante, Isabella is compelled to look beyond the monstrous CEO. She begins to see a fiercely protective brother, a haunted man shaped by a tragic past, and an unexpected vulnerability in his striking green eyes. As the line between hatred and attraction blurs, they become entangled in a dangerous game of secrets, betrayal, and a love that might either save them or lead to their downfall. In Dante’s world, every debt must be repaid—in blood, loyalty, or with the heart itself.
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Chapter 1 - List of Characters

Isabella "Bella" Rossi: (Female Lead) A 22-year-old final-year law student from South America. With striking blue eyes and a sharp intellect, she is stubborn, compassionate, and fiercely independent. She holds a deep-seated prejudice against the ultra-wealthy, particularly Dante Moretti.

Dante Moretti: (Male Lead) A 29-year-old billionaire CEO and clandestine underground lord. Exceptionally handsome with brown hair, a chiseled jaw, and intense green eyes. He is ruthless, calculating, and feared by all, but harbors a deep love and protectiveness for his younger sister, Aria. His past has forged him into a man who trusts no one and believes every debt must be paid.

Aria Valenti (Moretti): (Male Lead's Sister) A 22-year-old university student and Bella's best friend/roommate. Beautiful, intelligent, and strong-willed. She uses her mother's maiden name to live a normal life, away from the dangers associated with the Moretti name. She is the only person who sees the real man beneath Dante's cold exterior.

Leo Romano: (The Bodyguard) Dante's loyal right-hand man and head of security. A formidable and stoic presence, he is utterly devoted to Dante and follows his orders without question. He is one of the few people Dante implicitly trusts.

Marco Valerius: (The Antagonist) A rival business tycoon and underground figure with a long-standing vendetta against the Moretti family. He is the mastermind behind the attempts on Dante's life and the man who murdered his parents.

Elara: (The Housekeeper/Cook) An elderly woman who has been with the Moretti family since Dante and Aria were children. She is a warm, grandmotherly figure, but she holds a secret that could shatter their world.