"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 appear lost in those pages," I said, walking into the library where Leila sat, lost into the pages which lay open before her. The soft silence of the room was punctuated only by the mild rustling of the pages as she lifted her head and smiled softly.


　　"I didn't hear you come in," she said, delicately shutting the book and laying it on the side. "It's just been a while since I had the time to read something for fun."


　　"How do you feel now that Michael's back and healthy?" I asked, sitting down across from her. A gleam of light lit up her face as I spoke about her brother.


　　"He's doing so much better," she replied the slightest trace of relief in her voice. "I can't even tell you how glad it makes me to see him running around again. Thank you, Dominic. I owe you so much."


CHAPTER 64 A New Path Forward