Rising in Ruins

Isabella Martino grew up in the crime world while constantly being reminded of women's incompetence - too weak, too emotional, too fragile. This is the way she heard millions of people within her circle describe women who worked in cartels. Never in position of authority, always responsible for information or technical matters. Hopefully, for her that didn't discourage her. Having the position of the information analyst within the Romano cartel and enjoying the boss's son's affection she worked her way through leadership. A few fatal mistakes of her opponents gave her the chance to rise in rank, giving her family name the glory it deserved.

With Marco Russo on her side, an excellent hitman who acquired the nickname of "The silencer" she maintained order, eliminating the threats in the way while proving to everyone that women sometimes tend to be more harsh and decisive than men. The happy atmosphere didn't last long enough. Some of her decisions implicated the Continental, an organization responsible for the welfare and protection of cartels they belong to, to get mixed up in her business.

A few accessors were sent to supervise the situation and inflict punishments, Lucient Monet -- the Continental intelligent analyst with his distinct French finesse, and Alexander Sinclair with his English sense of humor, will trouble her and make her question the control over her company.

How far will Lucien Monet and Alexander Sinclair go to maintain control over the cartels, and what are their true motivations behind their actions?

As Isabella's decisions increasingly clash with the Continental's interests, what devastating consequences will follow for her and those closest to her?

What lies behind Alexander Sinclair's enigmatic charm and ruthless tactics, and how will his true intentions alter the course of Isabella's empire?