Blood and Billions: A Mafia TaleUpdated at Nov 11, 2023, 03:13
"Isa... my name is Isabella," I whispered, my voice trembling.
"Isabella," he repeated as if he could taste the syllables. His gaze was intense, and I couldn't tear my eyes away from the way his lips moved as he spoke. He noticed my fixation, and his lips curled up again. A faint blush stained my cheeks, and I was acutely aware of his proximity.
Nicholas Maddox stepped away, yet his piercing gaze never wavered. "Well, Isabella, I need you to do me a favor."
I swallowed hard, my fear and curiosity battling within me. "What's that?" I managed to ask, my voice barely above a whisper.
He regarded me with a seriousness that belied his reputation. "I need you to be my wife."
Within the shadowed corridors of a crime-ridden city, Isabella, bound by the debts of her stepfather, is thrust into the treacherous world of billionaire mafia boss, Nicholas Maddox. As the stakes escalate, secrets surface, betrayals unfold, and untold connections emerge. Caught between rival mafia heads, old grudges, and unexpected family ties, the tale weaves a dangerous web where love, vengeance, and sacrifice collide. Isabella finds herself entangled in a high-stakes game, leading to a catastrophic showdown between loyalty and love. As she navigates this dangerous world, the question looms—will she survive it or will it consume her entirely?"