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?
They got here fast. Hearing the footsteps, Nina immediately must up her hair, covered her swollen cheek, and cried Mara is trying to kill me! Six elderly Moretti elders entered the living room.
The one in front carried a black cane. Nina rushed over and grabbed his arm. Tony, my sister entrust Anna and Mia to me before she died, but Mara is trying to take the safe key and throw me out!
Tony slammed his cane against the floor. Give Nina the key back and apologize. Sure, but look at this first. I threw the year's meal records in front of him.
Anna and Mia have been eating moldy bread and leftovers for an entire year. Nina hurriedly protested. That's not true! They're picky eaters! I raised a hand.
The lids popped open, revealing blinding piles of jewelry and designer gowns. The lids opened, revealing piles of jewelry and designer clothes. Nina bought all of this, but charged it to the girls' accounts. Mia pointed at a fur coat.
Aunt Nina wore that last Christmas. The living room fell silent. I looked at Anna. You have the key. Open the safe yourself. Anna clutched the key and went into the study.
There was only one ledger inside the safe. She flipped through a few pages, her face paling. Why is there so little left of money and dividends Dad left us?