"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

　　"Are we ready for tonight?" I asked, eyes narrowing down as they locked onto Derek.


　　"All ready, sir," Derek said as he unfolded the blueprint of the school on the table. "We have scoped the whole campus. Security is light mainly focused in the main gates and the dormitories."


　　"And entry points?" I leaned in, eyeing the layout.


　　He nodded toward the blueprint. "We have two options: there is an east entrance that sees less traffic and a maintenance access point, which is rarely watched at night. Either of those gives us quick access to her dorm."


　　I weighed it, drumming my fingers across the table. "Of those, which puts us in view the least?"


　　The maintenance entrance," Derek said. "Minimal lighting, and no cameras in that area. Our inside man will make sure the gate is left unlocked."


　　"Good," I growled, my mind moving over the plan. "And what happens if it all goes sideways?


CHAPTER 79 The Plot Unfolds