Beneath the Attraction
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Last published Tue, Feb 24, 2026
She's the rival he secretly craves, he's the rival CEO she secretly craves-and they're both unbeknownst leaders of opposing crime families. Their forbidden romance is about to be shattered by a gang war that will expose their deadliest secrets and force them to confront a shared, tragic past.
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
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This fic is rated Mature for character death, cursing, violence (including violence against women), non-graphic sexual content, and referenced suicidal ideation. Tags are subject to change.
This is quite a dark story. If you're younger than 15/16, please read at your own discretion.
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**Disclaimer** This is a work of fiction and contains mature themes, explicit content, and triggering situations. The story explores the mafia forced romance trope and may not be suitable for all readers. By reading this story, you acknowledge that you are aware of these warnings and consent to proceed at your own risk. The characters in this story are fictional and any resemblance to real individuals or organizations is purely coincidental. Please do not take any actions or make decisions based on the events depicted in this story. It is meant for entertainment purposes only. If you're easily offended by strong language, graphic violence, or non-consensual relationships, please consider skipping this story. Thank you for reading! ─── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ── Picture source - pintrest Ongoing ✅ Mature content ✅ 🔞 Unedited✅
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