Cassandra Rowe, a diligent, confident and ambitious 22 year old normal office worker rises to Ceo's assistant within a month. During the time she has always admired her enigmatic boss but she hated his cruel and cold attitude.
Vladimir Rossi. His reserved nature and strict professionalism have kept their working relationship strictly business. However, Cassandra's curiosity gets the better of her when she stumbles upon him over a dead body in a alley way one night.
As she digs deeper, Cassandra uncovers a shocking secret which also leads her to get caught Vladimir is the leader of a wealthy, dangerous and influential Russian Mafia empire, but he's been keeping it a secret to protect his own entrepreneurial ventures.
Torn between loyalty and fascination, Cassandra finds herself drawn to Vladimir vulnerable side. As they work together to navigate the complexities of his hidden life, their professional boundaries blur. Cassandra must confront her own feelings and the danger that comes with knowing Vladimir's secret.
Will Cassandra's discovery threaten to upend their professional relationship or will it be the key to unlocking a passionate and all-consuming romance?
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Vladimir Rossi, a ruthless and cunning entrepreneur, has built his business empire through sheer determination and secrecy. As CEO of Rossi Industries, he's notorious for his demanding expectations and impenetrable reserve. Cassandra Rowe, his diligent and intelligent assistant, has always maintained a professional distance.
However, when Cassandra stumbles upon his secret Vladimir's hidden vulnerability he has no choice but to protect her from the upcoming dangers. Her perspective shifts and she begins to see beyond her boss's intimidating facade to the complex, vulnerable man beneath.
As Cassandra becomes entangled in Vladimir's secretive world, she faces her powerful boss. But what happens when he also becomes entangled in hers.
Scarlet has a past she tried to run from...
But it followed her.
The past can only stay in the dark for so long before it comes back.
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Massimo Russo is the leader of the Italian mafia.
He has been on the hunt for someone for a while but can't seem to track them down.
Every time he gets close, they are gone in the blink of an eye.
But he won't give up.
Not until he gets exactly what he wants.
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"Your original plan was to use me as a tool to lure them out into the open.
Then you decided you want to protect me and had me sign a falsified document to protect me under your mafia.
But now that you know I am portador de la Muerte you want me to help you take them down"
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This book is intended for a mature audience. 18+ or those with a mature mindset.
Potential triggers: abuse, murder, death, suicidal thoughts, mafia relations, kidnapping, sex