Branded a villain since childhood, Mara marries mafia boss Leo Moretti to protect his orphaned daughters from a predatory aunt. As she battles household conspiracies and family betrayals, Mara must decide if her ruthless survival instincts will destroy her new family or save them. Can a woman everyone calls evil truly be their only hope?
final letter. How dare you deny it? I knew she was about to swallow her anger again. If you're willing to protect the person who hurts you, then you don't need the upstairs suite either. Finish your meal, then take it back to the laundry room. Nia clutched the drumstick in Anna, I don't want to go back.
Nina immediately reached for her. Don't be scared, Mia. Come to Aunt Nina. When your father comes back, I'll stand up for you. Anna spoke in a trembling voice.
I wrote the letter. Anna stared at the floor. Aunt Nina forced me to copy Mom's handwriting. She said Mia wouldn't get food if I didn't.
That's a lie! Miss Nina treats them like her own daughters. I'd give my life to prove her innocence. Didn't you say you'd give your life to prove it?
Rose went white, her knees buckled. I'll talk, I'll talk. The guardianship letter was written by Miss Anna under Nina's orders.
She cut their allowance and food, saying girls needed to go hungry, sometimes to learn their place. Nina lunged at Rose in fury,
but I had the guards hold her back. I tore the key from her waist and tossed it to Anna. This opens the safe in the study. Buddy, go take back what belongs to you.
Her eyes reddening. I don't need anything from you. A commotion erupted outside the villa. Mrs. Moretti! All the Moretti elders are here!