"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

　　She only raised her eyebrows but did not say a word. I knew she would not. She was despicably fatigued, wrung dry. And even as everything in me wanted to demand answers, so I knew now was not the time.


　　My musings were interrupted with a soft knock. Luca slipped inside the door, his usual stride lamed momentarily with the sight. His eyes moved from me to Leila, then back again, his confusion giving way to concern.


　　"What the hell happened?" he demanded tensely, filled with worry.


　　"She fell down the stairs," I said simply. How much I didn't want to give details.


　　"Fell?" Luca repeated beside now, peering down upon her. "Are you all right, Leila?"


　　She managed a small smile, "I'm fine, Luca. Just a few bruises, I suppose."


CHAPTER 28 Anything She Wants