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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Introduction đŸ’‹đŸ”„

THE MARIANO FAMILY ♄

Jayjay Mariano

Age: 20

A law student with a soft heart and quiet strength.

Jayjay grew up surrounded by power, but never let it harden her. She believes in justice, in love, in things that don't always survive in a world like hers. Sheltered yet observant, kind yet emotionally strong—she holds onto hope even when everything around her turns dark.

She was raised in power
 but never meant for darkness.đŸ”„đŸ’‹

Jasfher Mariano (Father)

The head of the Mariano empire.

A respected and feared businessman, Jasfher is a man who always chooses strategy over emotion. He loves his children—but when danger comes, he will make ruthless decisions to protect the family name
 even if it costs someone's happiness.

A man who protects his empire first
 and asks forgiveness later.

Reycee Mariano (Mother)

Elegant, graceful, and quietly strong.

Reycee is the emotional balance of the family. She understands Jayjay more than anyone else, but remains bound by her husband's decisions. Her silence often hides the pain of a mother who cannot protect her daughter from everything.

She feels everything
 but cannot always fight it.

Aries Mariano

Age: 25

The eldest son.

Serious, composed, and deeply protective. Aries carries responsibility like armor. He doesn't speak much, but when he does, it matters. He may not openly oppose decisions—but he watches everything.

The silent shield of the Mariano family.

Jare Mariano đŸ”„đŸ˜«

Age: 23

Jayjay's closest bond.

Charming, loyal, and emotionally driven, Jare shares a strong connection with Jayjay. He trusts easily—especially when it comes to people he considers family
 like Keifer.

His biggest strength is loyalty
 and it might become his greatest weakness.

THE WATSON FAMILYđŸ”„

Keifer Watson đŸ”„đŸ’‹â™„ïž

Age: 23

Mafia boss. Cold. Untouchable.

Keifer isn't loud—he's controlled. Calm in chaos, dangerous in silence. He doesn't believe in love, only loyalty and power. People fear him not because he shouts
 but because he doesn't have to.

Yet beneath all that darkness, there are cracks—ones only a few can see.

They call him the devil
 because mercy was never part of him.

Keizer Watson (Father)

A powerful man working from the shadows abroad.

Strategic, intelligent, and influential, Keizer built connections that shaped Keifer into who he is today. He trusts his son completely—and rarely interferes.

A king who raised another king
 and stepped back.

Serina Watson (Mother)

Kind, warm, and deeply affectionate.đŸ€

Unlike the rest of her world, Serina chooses love over power. She has a soft spot for Jayjay and treats her like her own daughter, becoming one of the few sources of comfort in Jay's life.

A rare softness in a ruthless world.

Ciel Watson

Age: 15

Keifer's younger sister.

Bright, loving, and full of life, Ciel is the one person who can melt Keifer's cold exterior. She adores Jayjay instantly and becomes attached to her. Around Ciel, Keifer isn't a mafia boss—just a brother.

She is his only weakness
 and the only light he protects without question.

What is this story about ?

Jayjay Mariano. Innocent. Hopeful. Trapped.

Her family—the powerful Marianos—has enemies. Dangerous enemies.

Enemies who want her
 and would stop at nothing to get her.

To protect her, her family makes a choice.

A choice that changes everything.

She is given
 to Keifer Watson.

Mafia boss. Cold. Calculating. Dangerous.

The kind of man everyone fears


The kind of man she must now live with.

Forced into marriage, living under his rules, in a house that feels like a cage


Jayjay clings to hope, believing they might be okay.

But Keifer
 he doesn't like her. At least, that's what he thinks.

Will she survive in his world?

Will he stay untouchable
 or will his heart betray him?

And what will happen when hope meets danger?

Welcome to the world of

Owned by the Devil.

A world of power, secrets, and a love that burns even in darkness. đŸ”„đŸ’‹â™„ïž

( A/N check comment section for the new charactersđŸ˜â™„ïž)

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