The Bandage and the Blade
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Beatrice Ellington thought she was stepping into a simple job.
A personal assistant role to a powerful, enigmatic businessman in Italy - a chance to escape the ordinary and start fresh.
But Alessio Romano is no ordinary man. He's the head of a ruthless mafia family, a silent force of power and danger.
In a world ruled by loyalty, secrets, and cold ambition, Beatrice finds herself caught between fear and fascination - where every choice could mean survival or destruction.
How far will she go to keep her life? And what will she risk for the truth?
A story of power, danger, and the unexpected pull of the shadows.
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