"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

　　"Have you heard what they're saying about Leila and Luca?"


　　I lay very still in bed, pretending to sleep, but my heart shot out the window. The servants were talking hushed in the hallway outside of my bedroom, but they didn't know I was awake.


　　My teeth were clenched, and the tension of screaming for them to shut up was overwhelming, but still, another part of me wanted to hear what they said.


　　"I swear, I saw them," another joined in. "Out in the garden, just the two of them. The kiss was intense. Like they couldn't get their hands off each other."


　　My blood boiled inside my veins. Luca had promised me, we had promised each other when the time came, Leila would have the choice between us.


　　I doubled my fists into the blanket. The surge of emotion clawed up my throat and set it afire.


　　"Shhh! Somebody's coming," warned the maid, and the voices were gone again.


CHAPTER 116 The Rumors Start