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Here’s a character introduction for the of “Velvet Chains”:

Eva Moretti

Age: 24

Occupation: Rare Manuscript Archivist

Personality: Curious, fiercely independent, emotionally guarded

Backstory:

Eva grew up in Florence, raised by a single mother who instilled in her a love for history and old stories. When her mother died under strange circumstances, Eva buried herself in academia, specializing in rare manuscripts and hidden archives. She has an uncanny ability to uncover secrets—something that brings her to the Rossi estate under a contract to restore its ancient family library. What she doesn't realize is that she is the secret someone else has been waiting to uncover.

Hidden Truth: She unknowingly possesses a journal that links her mother to the Rossi family's darkest crime.

Matteo Rossi

Age: 31

Occupation: Mafia Heir / Shadow Operative

Personality: Coldly intelligent, possessive, charismatic, ruthless when needed

Backstory:

Born into blood and legacy, Matteo was trained from childhood to take over the Rossi empire—one of the most feared mafia syndicates in Europe. But Matteo is different. He believes in control, not chaos. While his family used violence, he uses secrets, influence, and fear. Years ago, he stumbled upon Eva’s name in a surveillance photo while investigating a rival family's betrayal. Since then, he’s been watching her from afar—drawn to her innocence and fire. When she unknowingly enters his world, it’s no longer enough to watch. He must have her.

Obsession: Eva is the only person who doesn't fear him—and the only one he can’t control.

SUPPORTING CHARACTERS

Isla Moretti

Age: 48 (deceased)

Role: Eva’s mother

Backstory: Former lover of a Rossi family rival; fled the mafia world to protect Eva. Left behind a hidden journal Eva discovers.

Legacy: Her death may have been a warning—or a mistake Matteo must answer for.

Luca DeFalco

Age: 32

Role: Rival mafia prince

Traits: Reckless, charming, violent, unpredictable

Connection: Matteo’s childhood rival turned mortal enemy. Wants Eva not out of love—but revenge.

Secrets: May have had ties to Eva’s mother and might know the real reason Eva was brought to the estate.

Gianna Rossi

Age: 28

Role: Matteo’s sister

Traits: Fierce, sarcastic, loyal but morally grey

Connection: Trusts no one but Matteo—but secretly befriends Eva. She sees herself in Eva and battles the line between helping and hurting her.

Arc: May betray her own blood to protect a stranger.

Rafaele “Raf” Navarro

Age: 26

Role: Eva’s best friend from university

Occupation: Hacker / Cyber-security expert

Traits: Loyal, funny, nerdy but brave

Connection: Eva calls him when things feel off. He uncovers the Rossi family's digital secrets and becomes a target.

Arc: From geeky sidekick to essential player in the game of blood and secrets.

Dante Rossi (Don Rossi)

Age: 65

Role: Matteo’s father / Patriarch of the Rossi crime family

Traits: Cruel, traditional, calculating

Connection: Sees Eva as a threat to Matteo’s focus. Believes love makes men weak.

Arc: Will stop at nothing to destroy Eva—unless Matteo destroys him first.

Elena Vescari

Age: 50

Role: Housekeeper / Surrogate mother to Matteo

Traits: Quiet, wise, deeply loyal

Connection: Knows all the family’s secrets. Helps Eva from the shadows.

Arc: Her knowledge may be the key to unlocking the Rossi family’s greatest betrayal.

Here’s a book bio/blurb for “Velvet Chains”, written in a dark, romantic tone to intrigue readers:

Velvet Chains

A Dark Romance

Some obsessions are born in silence. Others are forged in blood.

When Eva Moretti accepts a contract to archive a forgotten library in an ancient Italian estate, she thinks it’s just another job. Quiet. Isolated. Perfect. But the Rossi estate is anything but quiet—and far from safe.

Matteo Rossi, heir to one of Europe’s deadliest mafia syndicates, has secrets buried beneath the stone floors and velvet curtains. One of them has her name on it.

He’s been watching her.

Not by accident. Not from afar.

And now that she’s within reach, the game begins.

But when obsession turns to possession, and secrets demand blood to stay buried, Eva must decide: will she run from the darkness, or let it consume her?

In this deadly dance of stalkers and secrets, trust is a luxury, and love might be the most dangerous weapon of all.

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