The Raven and the Rose (Part 1)
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MatureComplete Sun, Mar 19, 20232h 53m
Mafia heirs Valentina De La Rosa (the Rose) and Vince Ravino (the Raven) are both sent to a banquet with one mission: to kill each other. However, that job will prove to be harder than they both thought as the two finally see and meet each other for the first time. As these two ruthless and cunning mafia heirs spend more time with each other, they'll both soon see that there is more underneath their rough shells and reputation.
*Inspired a bit by Beauty and the Beast*
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