The life of the underworld was something Ashley had dreamed of escaping all her life. Born as a bastard from an affair between an underworld kingpin and a prostitute, Ashley was meant to die even before she was born. The only reason she survived was that her father thought she was a boy.

From a young age, she understood that if she wanted to survive in this world of violence—on top of her father’s wife and daughter’s schemes—she had to be useful.

So, she made herself a promise: one day, she would escape this world.

Ashley almost succeeded… until her father found her again and thrust her into a marriage of convenience with his rival, Dominion, in his beloved daughter’s place.

Everyone in the underworld knew Dominion.

They were cruel, organized, and simply spawns of evil. And the man who stood above that power, Luciano, was said to be downright diabolical. Just their name alone could make anyone tremble.

And this organization was where Ashley now had to survive.

To make matters worse, the marriage also came with a child — Luciano’s mute heir.

Forced to become the wife of one of the most violent and powerful underworld organizations, and the mother of its future leader, Ashley made a vow.

“No matter what, I’ll escape this place!”

But she would soon realize it wouldn’t be as simple as that. Not when the feared members of Dominion clung to her feet, begging,

“Madam, don’t go!”

And when the mute stepson finally spoke, “Mommy, if you’re leaving, please take me with you.”

Finally, her diabolical, obsessive, and utterly territorial husband said,

“I’ve packed our things. Where should we go?”

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Asking Lucian to keep Primo right here in Dominion would be the easiest way to keep him safe. If Primo stayed here, she wouldn't have to worry about him. Primo wouldn't have to go through what he had gone through in their previous lives. 


But… of all people, Ashley understood the essence of independence and freedom.


She, of all people, knew what it meant to not have that.


And Ashley should also know how destructive it was to live a sheltered life like Isabella. 


Most importantly, it was best to keep Lucian, Primo, and Dominion away from this place.


"I can't believe I'm also packing my stuff," one of the maids whispered as she folded her clothes. "Are they serious? Is Dominion moving locations?!"


"It's not like I don't like the madam's idea. I kinda like her lately because she even said gossip is healthy for the heart when she caught us gossiping," another remarked. "But… isn't this a little excessive?"


Chapter 140 - More Important Things To Care About