"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

　　"Do you think you could opt for him over me, Leila?" Dominic's voice came low, yet vibrated at a pitch that my heart went into turmoil in my chest. I pressed my back against the wall, trying to shrink in the shadows, but there was no escaping him.


　　"Dominic, please," I started, "It's not what you think…"


　　"Not what I think?" his eyes flashed hot with anger and pain, and my breath hitched. "You kissed him! You shared secrets with him! You slept with him in his mansion while I was fighting for my life!"


　　"I didn't know what to do..." My voice hiked with desperation creeping in, "You were gone, and I-"


　　"Gone?" He took another step closer into my personal space, and his presence overwhelmed me, choking, "You were supposed to wait for me, Leila. You were supposed to choose me!"


　　"I didn't want to hurt either of you!" I start with a sudden burst of emotion overflows.


　　Dominic's jaw clenched. "And now you think you can just run back to him?"


CHAPTER 121 Brute Encounter