"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

　　"And you're quite certain of that?" Luca's voice cut through the thick atmosphere as he leaned back in his chair, one eyebrow raised in that blasé, amused way of his.


　　I responded with a razor-sharp glance. "Do you have a better idea?"


　　Luca laughed and shrugged. "Oh, I don't know. Maybe we should send the spy an engraved invitation to confess? 'Dear Traitor, please, for God's sake, just admit it, so we don't have to spend weeks trying to catch you red-handed.'"


　　I rolled my eyes. "Ha ha, very funny. The plan is going to work. I'm certain."


　　Luca sneered, his eyes narrowing. "Fine, boss. You're the genius. Just don't come crying to me if it all goes south."


　　Stefano coughed and stood up, positioning himself in the doorway. "Everything is in place, and the dummy shipment is already on its way. If our suspect takes the bait, we'll know soon enough."


CHAPTER 9 Now Start Talking