Intro. The De Luca and Fuerzon families had hated each other for generations—rivals in business, power, and pride. Their sons inherited that hatred naturally.
Gabriel De Luca stood at 6'3, cold-eyed and intimidating, the perfect heir. Hanz Fuerzon, 5'7 and sharp-tongued, refused to bow to anyone—especially Gabriel. Every encounter ended in biting words and clenched fists.
Then one ruthless decision changed everything.
To dominate the market, the families announced a merger—sealed not by contracts alone, but by marriage. Gabriel and Hanz.
Fury followed. Refusal. Silence.
There was no love, only obligation. Gabriel’s jaw clenched whenever Hanz spoke, each word a challenge. Hanz met his towering presence with fire in his eyes.
Living under one roof, they were like enemies on a battlefield. Gabriel was cold, unyielding. Hanz fought back with rebellion and sarcasm.
Dinner was silent. Touch felt like provocation.
They wore rings like chains.
If their families expected peace, they were wrong.
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