"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

　　"Finally, some good news," I said out loud to myself as I tore open the letter which had just been delivered to me. My heart was racing as I unfolded the paper knowing it came from my eyes and ears inside Dominic's mansion.


　　I had been getting information about Leila and Dominic's relationship in the mansion, which made my blood boil.


　　'How could I lose Dominic to a kid? What the hell is he thinking playing around with a 19 year old maid." 


　　I had been waiting for an opportunity, waiting for anything that could get me closer to removing Leila from the picture once and for all.


　　I scanned the contents, a smile curling my lips.


　　"Leila's gone," I whispered the words sweet music to my ears. "Sent away by Dominic to a high school outside the city."


CHAPTER 68 Shadows