BENEATH THE MAFIA'S GAZE

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otten t

pany said, the former housekeeper of the household had suddenly

my heart violently pounding in my chest. The butler, a tall, stern-looking

way."

illa was very overwhelming, with high ceilings adorned with luxurious chandel

follow me with their eyes, their silent judgment adding to my anxiety. If I was already so anxiou

oom. "This will be your room," he declared. "Please settle

w my understand

ike the atmosphere of the villa had robbed me of all my energy. This, along wi

up. I couldn't

e a look around. The butler was waiting

la. I noticed how the staff moved in an orderly, efficient manner. Despite

the mansion were stu

aners, maids, and the chefs. You'll also help the Master and his daughter coordinate their

edly. I was awa

each other. They didn't notice us at first, too deep into their c

the last one was killed by Mr. Montanari." one of them said, pi

oice down!" the o

nd unease I had tried to remove from

eared his throat loudly,

uldn't they? They could be killed! Just l

The maids scurried away, their trembling

butler said, turning to me. "In such a large household, rum

hallways, the butler pointing out various rooms and features of t

be able to focus after hearing th

to wait while he attended to other duties. I sat down and took a deep breath tryi

rly hair bouncing with each stomp. Her face rosy and flush

yes; This was Li

Her hands placed on her hips. Sh

re if what to

d gently. "I'm the new hous

in front of me. Her large eyes squ

ied. "I'm Liliann

, Lilianna," I said softly. "I'll be living here with y

y hand for

after, "I'm not a child. Don't

d. She had her opinions and was very independent. Ga

she was the daughter of a mafia

ll I wasn't treating you like a child.

nothing else, taki

yourself? So I know i

g about those words coming out in a soft ch

About what I like, I love flowers and greenery and I also know

You can't teach me. I'm a very talented a

ed to come through wi

en, you'll teach m

. "As it s

nd although she was arrogant, she was quite a delight to

she was such a darling. The mission woul

nly sounded in the room, steady

lian

es meeting an icy blue gaze that