-and few names commanded more fear

led with a chilling mix of charisma and cruelty. His wealth came not only from the shadows-a

ad two

s as he was charming. Behind his refined manners and tailo

the kind of woman who could bring a man to his knees with a smile. She wa

ago, she'd give

sandro

a man of ambition masked by diplomacy, the Morano's were kings of information-spies,

s fire, Alessandro was ice-strategic, quiet, and terrifyingly intelligent.

mething tore the

wrong. A sec

h led to the death of a close Russo ally in a police sting. Others whisper that Aria's relationship

truth, it e

g them enemies. Aria returned home heartbroken and furious, refu

rst bullet to reignite open violence. Every move was watched, every ally tested.

er, the wounds sti

into business deals, territory disputes, and bitter alliances with other crime fam

ge was i

andro Morano stood at the window of his private office, staring out over the

s. Too many eye

respectful distance behind him.

an control. A personal assistant. Someone who can a

a brow. "You

ess curiosity and fewer opinions. Find someone suitable. Run the

stood,

in the world they lived in, n

y, a brandy glass untouched in his hand. A smirk curled on his lips as

mused, stroking his jaw

ne new. Completely loyal.

t of amusement in his col

is daughter Aria, seated on th

always liked to keep things neat? Well..

ng a spy," sh

ding a debt. A pretty little one who's too des

oom like a brewing hurrican

e'll be far more useful

on your old enemy. But what about m

mean you haven't used her

her a glare.

belongs to this family, and this family will decide how she is used.

. "So that's it? She goes

our hunger. I thi

ire in his eyes said enough. He t

k with a satisfied sigh. "Let's see w

ing the hem of her borrowed maid uniform. It had been days since her agreement with Bruno Russo

r creak

a sharp vo

n black slacks and a silk blouse, her elegance intimidati

skipped. "Wha

something that was almost

tary planning space than anything else. Screens lined one wall, maps and documents scattered acr

a said, pointing to the

d. "I-I don't

dow. Whatever he needs." Aria moved closer, her gaze piercing

itched. "You want

observant, and more importan

fened, but

ily structure, routines, and areas off-limits. You will not act unless instructed. You will not snoop

in front of a screen. "

-

at followed

ned the layout of the Morano estate, the names of guards, staff, and associates. Aria personally trained her

ut being noticed, how to ask the r

llapsed into bed, ex

never co

ophia knew this migh

efore her departure,

seated behind his massive desk, a dark

eyes appraising her. "Tomorro

od tall. "

, and your grandfather lives comfortably.

ghtened, but

omorrow, you start a new chapter. One where e

oom, the reality

longer ju

pawn in a

house was her f