In an alternate universe, Luigi Mangione’s act of killing a corrupt healthcare CEO is shrouded in mystery. Officially, the CEO’s death is ruled an accident, but whispers of Luigi’s involvement spread like wildfire. Rather than being incarcerated, Luigi vanishes from the public eye—until his name resurfaces as the anonymous architect of grassroots healthcare reform. Under the pseudonym "Vitalis," he builds clinics for the underserved, fights for patient rights, and becomes a symbol of justice.
As Luigi’s legend grows, a curious journalist, Sofia Amari, makes it her mission to uncover the truth about the elusive man behind the movement. What begins as a quest for a story becomes something far deeper as Sofia unravels the complexity of Luigi’s heart—his guilt, his sacrifice, and his quiet hope for a better world.
Their paths cross when Sofia, while volunteering at one of Vitalis’s clinics, accidentally discovers his true identity. Torn between exposing his secrets and protecting the man she’s grown to admire, Sofia finds herself drawn into Luigi’s shadowy world.
As they work together to expand his mission, sparks fly amidst the danger. Luigi, carrying the weight of his dark past, fears he’s unworthy of love, but Sofia’s unwavering belief in his goodness begins to break through his defenses. Together, they navigate a growing romance while dodging threats from those who would rather keep the system rigged in their favor.
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