Michael Rizzuto, a powerful mafia boss, unexpectedly crosses paths with Laila Scorsese, the daughter of one of his trusted Made Man. Intrigued by her unusual demeanor, he finds himself both irritated and strangely captivated by her indifference towards him. As their paths continue to intertwine, Michael's initial annoyance transforms into an overwhelming obsession for Laila, a sheltered young woman who has remained shielded from the violent world she was born into. Little does she know that she holds the power to become his greatest vulnerability, his kryptonite.
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LAILA SCORSESE, a 25-year-old woman, is the daughter of Francisco Scorsese, a Made Man and the CEO of a prominent financial law firm responsible for handling the Rizzuto family's money laundering and tax fraud operations. Despite her association with the Cosa Nostra, Laila has been kept sheltered from the violent aspects of her upbringing. She has led a relatively normal life, focusing on her education in law and achieving top honors in her class. Currently working as a lawyer at her father's firm, Laila is thrust into the world her father had shielded her from. Struggling to conform to the strict rules of the Cosa Nostra, she unwittingly attracts the attention of Michael Rizzuto, the boss himself.
MICHAEL RIZZUTO, the 31-year-old feared and ruthless leader of the Rizzuto crime family, commands respect from all, including rival mafia bosses. Following his father Vito Rizzuto's imprisonment, he assumed control of the family two years ago. Known for his uncompromising demeanor, Michael demands unwavering obedience and despises any form of defiance. He is accustomed to obtaining his desires effortlessly, eliminating anything that irritates him without hesitation. However, everything changes when he crosses paths with Laila Scorsese.
He opens his mouth,"Once that blade cut open my wrist,I knew that there was no coming back from it." The man known as Nicola Castello says in front of me. Never did I think that a person could have such an impact on me. But he does,and my heart was aching for him. "That's the reason behind those scars?" I gesture to his arms. He follows my eyes and nodded.
I have never known a male with self-harm. But now I do. And it breaks my heart...and never less, a mafia boss with that kind of past...
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When Kimberly Casey's life is ruined by a mafia boss called Adam Constatino,she loses her hope. He killed her parents in front of her eyes-he held her captured for three years. Three long years of being abused and reminded of how worthless she is.
Nicola Castello is another mob boss. The billionaire is famous of his background,which was very sad and cruel. The strict,rude and cold man is every woman's dream. And being half Serbian and Italian is the dot above the i.
Some do even call him a monster. But are all monsters evil? And on what grounds do they have of calling him that?
In all his 33 years alive he once made a promise;a promise he can't break. Which includes Kimberly.
What will Adam do if he grasps onto her once again? Why does he want her so badly? And is there anyone other then just Adam that's after Kimberly?
How much is Nicola ready to sacrifice for her? And why is Nicola so desperate to kill Adam Constatino?
Why don't you find out?
PS;this book contain strong content. Some might be triggering.
⚠️Mature audience ONLY!⚠️18+
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