Manuel_Abams

In New York City, where money and power rule, a ruthless Mafia family controls everything. Eleanor, a talented artist, is forced to marry Alexander Sterling, a billionaire with a cold heart. Their marriage is based on obligation, greed, and lies.

Eleanor's family is on the verge of bankruptcy, while Alexander's mother wants to use Eleanor's talent to grow their business. When they get married, Eleanor faces Alexander's disrespect and control.

Despite his tough exterior, Alexander has secrets and vulnerabilities. He's haunted by his past and wants redemption and love. Eleanor wants to break free from her family's wealth and make her own way.

As they navigate their loveless marriage, Eleanor struggles to find her place. But beneath the surface, they both feel a forbidden attraction. Will they give in to their desires or fall victim to the dangers around them?

Dive into a world of High-stakes arranged marriages, Ruthless Mafia power struggles, Forbidden love and hidden passions, Family secrets and betrayal, Art, luxury, and the elite..

The Mafia's Hidden Enemy

The explosion hit hard. The ground felt like it disappeared for a moment, sending me airborne before landing painfully against something unyielding. My ears rang, drowning out the shouts and gunfire that followed.

I forced myself upright, debris slipping off my shoulders. Smoke obscured the room, but I saw Lorenzo's silhouette near the exit. He was limping but moving fast, his two guards dragging him out.

"I'm good," he coughed from somewhere behind me. "Find Sofia!"

I scrambled through the chaos, kicking aside shards of glass and twisted metal. Sofia was crumpled against a steel support beam, blood running from a cut on her temple. Her eyes fluttered open as I reached her.

"Can you move?" I asked, gripping her shoulder.

"Yeah," she mumbled. "What... happened?"

"Lorenzo rigged the place," I said, pulling her to her feet. "We need to go."

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