Shameless
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A boss and his assassin. what could go wrong?
Betrayal?
Heartbreak?
Death?
Love?
Sabotage?
Vincent Ramirez
Cold- hearted
Leader of the Italian mafia
Cares for no one
24
Kills anyone in his way
Feared by many
Delilah Ross
22
Party animal
Craves revenge
Assassin for the Italian mafia
Messing with her is the last thing you want to do...
*****
Delilah Ross was taken in by Vincent's father after escaping from her abusive family at age 13 . She became an assassin and learned the ways of killing at age 14. Children were told stories about her to scare them and also warn them. Revenge is her best friend...
Vincent Ramirez became the Italian don at 20 and has been in charge ever since. His best friend and sister tease him for everything which is only making their life line shorter. Vincent is the type of guy every girl wants a diamond ring from and will kill anyone for the girl he really wants...
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