"One million," A man seated at the corner of the room called out, raising his paddle.
My heart pounded louder with each bid. The men sneered, their eyes devouring me like I was a piece of meat. My body trembled as I rubbed my sweaty hands on my clothes.
The bids went higher and higher until there were just two men left. 
"Three million," the chubby man declared, impatient evident in his tone.
There was silence in the room for a moment.
"Five million," A stranger countered, raising his paddle. 
My eyes widened in shock as I tried to figure out who this stranger was. The room was filled with murmurs and no one could counter the stranger. 
The auctioneer's gavel slammed down. 
"Sold!" 
***
Leila Flynn, 19 years old, struggles to keep her ailing brother alive, and her life takes a dark turn when she is suddenly kidnapped into London's underworld auction. During the auction, she is bought for a high price by a mysterious and wealthy stranger, Dominic Anderson. Leila is then taken to a grand mansion in London, where she begins a complex relationship with Dominic.
Dominic, a powerful mafia boss, lives a life shrouded in mystery and danger. Leila gradually discovers that Dominic's concern for her and her younger brother, Michael- who suffers from leukemia- goes beyond mere kindness. Under Dominic's protection, Leila tries to uncover his true intentions while also developing a subtle emotional connection with his brother, Luca.
In this dangerous game of love, betrayal, and revenge, Leila must decide whether to place her trust in Dominic or sever all ties with his perilous world once and for all.

Maid for the Mafia

　　"You think you can bullshit your way out of this?" I asked coolly, my eyes hard as I stared at Antonio, who was tied to a chair in the mansion basement.


　　His eyes were wide, and he breathed raggedly. "Dominic, please. I had no choice."


　　Luca smirked, leaning against the wall. "You say that, Antonio, but it sounds like you made a series of really bad mistakes. Look where it's gotten you."


　　I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes. "I trusted you, Antonio. I let you get close. And you repay me by selling us out to the Grimaldis?"


　　"Almost priceless," Antonio protested. "They threatened my family! I- I didn't know what else to do."


　　Luca clicked his tongue and shook his head in mock disappointment. "Threatened your family? Antonio, do you have any idea who you're talking to? Dominic here could have protected your family better than anyone. But no, you decided to play the hero all by yourself."


　　Antonio lowered his head and whispered, "I was scared."


CHAPTER 10 The Cost Of Betrayal