Semua Bab Pregnant with the Devil's Heir: Bab 1 - Bab 10

Aria.... The grand ballroom of the Romano estate shimmered beneath magnificent crystal chandeliers, every corner glowing with luxury and elegance. Soft music drifted through the air as politicians, billionaires, and celebrities filled the room, raising their champagne glasses in celebration. Tonight was supposed to be the happiest night of my life—my engagement to Ethan Sinclair. Everyone smiled as photographers captured every perfect moment, but beneath my own smile was a strange uneasiness I couldn't explain. It felt as though the walls themselves were closing in, warning me that something terrible was about to happen. "I'll be back in a minute," I told Ethan, forcing a smile before slipping away from the crowd. I needed a moment alone. The laughter and music faded behind me as I stepped into the quiet hallway leading to the garden. The cool night breeze kissed my skin, but it did nothing to calm the anxiety twisting inside my chest. Just as I reached the marble corridor overlooki

Aria...I didn't sleep.Every time I closed my eyes, I saw my father's guilty face, Ethan's betrayal, and Lucian's emotionless expression as he claimed me in front of the entire city. By the time the first rays of sunlight slipped through the floor-to-ceiling windows, exhaustion had settled deep into my bones.The bedroom was larger than my entire apartment from college. White marble floors gleamed beneath my bare feet, and expensive paintings decorated the walls. A walk-in closet filled with designer dresses stood beside the bedroom, every piece in my size.It made me sick.He hadn't just planned my arrival.He had prepared for me.A knock echoed on the door."Miss Romano?" Mrs. Hayes called softly. "Breakfast is ready.""I'm not hungry.""I'm afraid Mr. Devereux insists everyone eats together."I laughed bitterly."Of course he does."I stood in the middle of the dining room, refusing to move. The aroma of freshly baked bread, coffee, and warm pancakes filled the air, but I ignored

Lucian....The office door clicked shut behind me, leaving the room in complete silence.I walked toward the floor-to-ceiling window, slipping one hand into my pocket as I watched the rain beat relentlessly against the glass. The entire estate disappeared beneath a blanket of fog, the gardens swallowed by darkness. Normally, the view calmed me.Tonight, it did nothing.My thoughts kept returning to one person.Aria Romano.A humorless laugh escaped my lips.She had refused breakfast.She had refused lunch.And by now, she had probably refused dinner too.She actually believed that starving herself was an act of defiance.She thought she was proving something.She couldn't have been more wrong.She had no idea what kind of man she was dealing with.I picked up the crystal decanter from my desk and poured myself a glass of whiskey. The amber liquid swirled as I slowly rotated the glass between my fingers."I want to break her."The words left my mouth in nothing more than a whisper.Not

AriaI didn't know how long I stood there after Lucian left.The dining room was empty now. The servants had quietly returned to their work, and the table that had been covered with food only minutes ago had been cleared as if nothing had happened. It was strange how life inside this mansion continued so normally while mine was falling apart.My legs felt weak, so I slowly pulled out a chair and sat down. I stared at the polished wooden table, remembering the plate that had been taken away before I could even touch it. A tear rolled down my cheek and landed on the empty table.I quickly wiped it away."No," I whispered to myself. "Don't cry."But the tears refused to listen.They came one after another until my vision blurred. I covered my face with my hands, trying to hide from a pain I couldn't escape.Just a few days ago, my life had been completely different.I had a home where I laughed without fear. I had a father I believed would always protect me. I had a fiancé who promised w

Lucian.I left the mansion without looking back after firing that useless maid.She really believed she could disobey my orders and walk away without consequences.Pathetic.No one stands between me and my revenge.No one.If someone chooses to challenge me, they don't deserve mercy.They deserve to lose everything.I got into my black Rolls-Royce and ordered my driver to take me downtown. I needed a distraction before another meeting.Half an hour later, the car stopped outside one of the most exclusive private clubs in the city.As soon as I stepped inside, loud music filled the air.I walked toward the VIP section where my closest friend, Damian Knight, was already waiting for me with a glass of whiskey in his hand.The moment he saw me, a smirk spread across his face."Took you long enough."I chuckled as I dropped onto the leather couch across from him."You bastard," I said, shaking my head. "Couldn't even wait for me?"Damian laughed."I've been here for almost an hour. That's