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[FINISHED] Bound by Debt: A Mafia's Redemption
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MatureComplete Wed, Mar 25, 20261h 58m
In a world of wealth and deception, Lila, a renowned heiress, marries Ethan, her high school sweetheart. Their fairytale wedding masks Ethan's hidden demons-gambling addiction and a penchant for violence. When Lila's adoption revelation leaves her with shattered ties and half a million dollars, Ethan's desperation leads him down a dangerous path.
Enter Vince, the mafia boss with a brutal reputation but a hidden sense of honor. Discovering Ethan's scheme, Vince takes matters into his own hands, erasing the threat to Lila's life.
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