"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

　　The pout lasted a full five seconds before he broke into a wicked grin. "Okay, if you promise."


　　"I promise," Mr. Anderson nodded, still grinning.


　　I had just beheld a scene unfolding right in front of my eyes, and I could hardly believe what was taking place there. Here was Mr. Anderson, who a few moments earlier seemed so very foreboding and inhospitable, chatting with my little brother as though it were the most natural thing in the world.


　　"Did you bring me something?" Michael's face was now eager as his eyes darted from Mr. Anderson to mine.


　　Mr. Anderson nodded toward the bags that we had brought in. "Got you a few things. Take a look."


　　Michael's eyes glittered back to the brightness as he unraveled the scroll through the bags and produced thousands of toys, clothes, and just miscellaneous items at the tremendous interest he could only show as a six-year-old.


　　"That's cool! Thanks a lot, Mr. Anderson. You are the best!"


CHAPTER 16 It's Top Secret