Shadows of Desire(Arranged Marriage with the Mafia Lord)

Desmon

lief and anger. The news she was hearing from her fath

r the best," Mr. Desmond said,

said, her voice breaking. Marriage into the Carter family was already f

xander Carter," her father said, hi

d the shadows of the underworld. Claire had always known there was more to them than met

ntial crime family in the city. Initially, the thought of marrying into such a family was repulsive, but knowing she would marry Ethan, who led a separate, mo

ou promised me," she pleaded,

, the best education, and the finest opportunities. Now, I need you to do thi

re, Dad. How can you expect me to live that l

contract is signed, and you will marry A

lk to him?" she asked, despe

isn't up for discussion," Mr. Desmond said, takin

erstanding. How can we build a life together if we don't ev

to help you prepare," he offer

g, Dad," she said, watching

redicament settling in. How could she spend her life wit

et Alexander Carter before the

o take a 360 degree, turning her perfect

er. Life had always been straightforward for her. She had neve

for her success. As a renowned tech entrepre

her assistant, Jenna, said,

a conference call with the board i

ired," Claire said, m

ou never miss a meeting. The board wil

said, sitting on her bed, feeling

arriage proposal?"

lexander Carter is the black sheep of the family. He is a

iss Claire," Jenna said,

for dinner or bring it t

omething later if I feel like it,"

ried about how Claire wou

CARTER

ly as his lieutenant briefed him

der was strikingly handsome, with piercing blue eyes and a chiselled jawline that compleme

ipment to the Russians?

ere ambushed not far from the docks," t

him off. The explanation didn't sit right

of responsibilities. From being the rebellious Alexander who p

d expand. He grew up in a turbulent household, but he managed to mend his relationship

right-hand man, asked, entering t

Alexander said, gl

man with sharp eyes and a

lexander said, though th

ther matter, Boss," she

exander asked,

" Marcus muttered, ju

" Jason said,

d," Alexander sai

second in command and Alex

selor, handling the family's legit

ller factions within the organisation. He was also Ale

atter?" Isabel asked, le

nder announced, and his inne

?" Jason ask

" Marcus

ather wouldn't let him be, because he had already sign a deal with Mr Desmond for his daughter to marry Ethan, and as you know I just got bette

you even know who Claire

worst that could happen?"

iress. This will draw a lot of attention and I am n

act with her father," Alexa

ions," Jason said, the room f