A Tale of Two Worlds
This is a story about two twin girls, Stella and Aira (who goes by sitara Maya), They live in the same house but in completely different worlds. Maya is the favorite child, treated like a princess by her mother and stepfather. She gets everything she wants, especially food, and lives a happy, pampered life. Stella, however, is a victim of neglect and abuse. She is often starved and made to feel worthless, believing she deserves only pain and hate.
At the same time, in another part of the world, a powerful and dangerous mafia family called the Romanos is searching for their lost daughter, Stella. They are one of the richest and most powerful families in the world, known for their money and cruelty. But their entire world shattered the day Stella was kidnapped. Since then, they have become even more ruthless, driven by the need to find their missing little girl. They also miss Aira, but their love for Stella, their "light in the darkness," is a fierce and all-consuming obsession.
The story shows how different the twins were even as children. Maya was a spoiled, fake, and arrogant crybaby, just like her mother. Stella, on the other hand, was strong and tough, just like her Romano brothers. This inner strength is what makes the Romanos so obsessed with her. This is a story about two worlds colliding: the quiet, lonely world of a girl who has known only pain, and the rich, dangerous world of a family desperate to find their lost princess.
DISCLAIMER: This book contains explicit content and mature themes intended for readers aged 18 and over. It is not a traditional romance, but rather a deeply complex and dark exploration of a toxic relationship. The characters' dynamics involve intense emotional manipulation, power struggles, and actions that may be triggering to some readers. Please be advised that this story delves into themes that are explicit, emotionally charged, and may not be suitable for all audiences. Proceed with caution.
"Tell me again how you don't want me," he whispers, dragging his lips down her neck. "Say it under oath, and I might even believe you."
Jasmine Taylor doesn't lose. Not in the courtroom, not in life. At just twenty-six, she's built an ironclad reputation: fierce, brilliant, and unshakably professional. But when she's assigned the biggest case of her career-defending Dimitri Alekseev, a dangerously alluring Russian immigrant accused of murder-her world begins to crack.
Dimitri isn't just a suspect. He's a problem. Tall, tattooed, and terrifyingly unreadable, with ties to a powerful family the law doesn't dare touch. The evidence against him is overwhelming. The press wants him buried. And deep down, Jasmine suspects the whispers are true.
But the more time she spends with him, the harder it becomes to separate fact from instinct. Because beneath his cold exterior is something intoxicating. Calculated charm. Raw heat. And secrets whispered in the dark.
As the trial barrels forward, Jasmine finds herself pulled into his world-one filled with shadows, blood ties, and undeniable temptation. The closer she gets to the truth, the more she risks not just her career, but her safety... and her soul.
What happens when the woman who always plays by the rules falls for the man who was born to break them?