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