THE ALGORITHM OF THE FORBIDDEN HEART

Introduction

Carla Petrova was twenty-two years old and possessed only one thing of real value: her ambition.

Raised in France in luxury and the public eye, she had watched her family's hypocrisy collapse. But the true trauma occurred at sixteen, leaving her broken and obsessed with the need to reclaim control of her own life.

To survive the psychological pain, Carla developed a fierce discipline, masking her extraordinary sensitivity with a façade of steel. She practiced discreet self-harm—a dark ritual allowing her to transform internal suffering into physical pain that she, and she alone, could choose and manage.

Her refuge was the world of numbers. She saw Finance not as a career, but as the only safe place where logic and coldness could tame the chaos of the world.

Her journey to Columbia University in New York, planned for a duration of at least two years, was an initiative she had taken herself. It was not an adventure, but a plan of escape and reconstruction financed by her parents' check, offering her an extravagant penthouse she had not asked for. 

She came to the United States with a dual purpose: to rebuild herself far from the remnants of her past, and to forge a future where her wealth would guarantee her unassailable independence.

She was ready to do anything to achieve this goal, including throwing herself at the feet of Donatella Vianelli, the millionaire professor of absolute control, hoping the ruthless woman would force her to become the weapon she dreamed of being. She sought discipline, but she would bring chaos.

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⚠️ MAJOR CONTENT WARNING ⚠️

MINOR READERS: Reading this narrative is strongly discouraged for individuals under 18 years of age due to the explicit and disturbing nature of the topics covered. (18+ only)

This story addresses themes that may be sensitive and troubling. Please note that it contains:

Detailed descriptions of self-harm.

Detailed references to sexual assault (in connection with past trauma).

Exploration of complex psychology, trauma, and panic attacks.

Detailed sex scenes (these scenes will be specifically announced at the beginning of the chapters concerned).

SENSITIVITY WARNING: This book directly tackles difficult subjects and may provoke strong emotional reactions. If you are a sensitive person or if these themes affect you, it is highly recommended that you move on. 

The author is not responsible for how you react to the content you choose to read.

If you decide to embark on Carla's adventure, I hope you have a strong heart... because her story is anything but restful. 

Enjoy reading this first chapter !!!!!!

xoxo