"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

　　"You think saying sorry can solve this?" Luca's voice sliced through the air like a knife.


　　I glanced at the phone that was gripped on my hand, feeling the weight of the conversation that was about to unfold. "Luca, It's not just an apology I'm trying to explain."


　　"Explain what?" His presence filled the room with an intensity that hummed, and he strode through the study. "That you lied to my face? That you're in love with Leila, all of a sudden? That you betrayed me, Dom? So, What exactly do you want to explain?


　　I sighed, everything suddenly heavy on top of me. "I did not intend for this to happen, Luca. She was the last person I expected to fall for. You have to trust me when I say that."


　　"Believe you?" My chest constricted at the harsh, bitter laugh Luca issued. "Like I did when I asked you if you liked her, and you looked me in the eyes and said no?"


　　"Luca, I had no idea… all of a sudden it just… I didn't realize until..."


CHAPTER 56 The Broken Bond