t to Alessio's brutality. She was a skilled fighter in her own right, a fact known only

ul Martinez family, was a formidable fi

r, concealed a strength that many underestimated. She was known for her unwavering commitment to the famil

r influence over the city's politicians, law enforcement, and the darker elements that lurked in the shadows. Their po

not only her father's wealth but also his shrewdness and strategic mind. Her beauty was mer

man she knew nothing about, especially one with a reputation as fearsome as Alessio's. The news of their impending union had not been well-received

eceded him. Stories of his ruthlessness and unrelenting pursuit of power had circulated through the city's und