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?
Leo agreed without hesitation. Whatever you say. Nick suddenly shouted. Nina doesn't have the documents anymore! If they aren't redeemed tonight, they'll be
There were only two hours until midnight. Leo, Anna, Mia, and I rushed to the private lending office in Southside. The iron gate was locked, so I kicked it open. Breaking in at this hour? Are you trying to throw your weight around?
Yes. Redeem the girls' property documents. The documents had already been resold that evening. Who did you sell them to?
Client information is confidential. Anna went pale. Then bring me the mortgage document Nick signed. The owner's expression changed.
It's gone. I grabbed the calculator and smashed it onto the floor. Search the place! An employee ran toward the back door, carrying something.
He has papers! I struck the back of his knee, and the documents scattered across the floor. Anna rushed over and hugged the property documents. These were left to us by Mom!
Back at the villa, she put the documents into a wooden box. Crooked note was pressed beneath them. Keep safe. Then Mia's crying suddenly came from outside.
side. When I reached the hallway, Mia was on the floor. Her new shoes were covered in mud, and her snack lay broken around her. Luca, the son Leo's brother had left behind, was stuffing the last piece of her snack into his mouth. What are you crying about? Grandma only loves me, not you.