Love in the crossfire
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"In the heart of Palermo, loyalty is currency, power is blood-and love is the most dangerous weapon of all."
Santiago was born into a world of shadows, where betrayal is survival and loyalty comes at a deadly price. Haunted by his past and driven by revenge, he built his empire with fire and fury.
Isabella, the daughter of a powerful enemy, carries scars no one sees-and secrets that could burn it all down.
They were never meant to cross paths. But once they do, neither can walk away.
In a world ruled by violence and vengeance, can love survive the crossfire?
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