The mafia's unwanted wife

ight of dozens of eyes bore down on her, scrutinizing every inch of her as though they could sense the revolt simmering beneath her composed exte

oss, billionaire CEO, and the devil incarnate. He exuded power, his presence commanding the room like a silent storm. His sharp jawline, da

at her since she'd entered the room, not even when she had stumbled slightly over the hem of her dr

hate

nged for the sins of her late father. She didn't even get the luxury of anger directed at him. Her father's mistakes had

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Her voice was sharp, clipped, and unwavering. She wasn't going to

g the defiance in her tone. But he said nothing, turning his attention ba

you, Con

ng through the tension in the room, smoo

r reached for her hand, his grip firm, almost bruising, as he sl

ficiant said, his voice a pale echo

fection. His movements were mechanical, calculated. He leaned down, brushing his lips aga

instant, but the b

ing, her mind racing. She wanted to scream, to run, to claw her way out of the trap that had just snapped

wd, Conner leaned in, his voic

eart. You're Mrs. To

ther. She tilted her head slightly, her smile

laying at the corners of his mouth. "Care

aisle, the applause and murmurs of the guests fading into the background. Every st

k and black, a symbol of wealth and power. Conner opened the

he said, his voice lac

. The leather seats were cold against her skin, the interior silen

t neither of them spoke. The silence was thick, oppressive,

said finally, her voice cutting

and dark. "I'm just a

eyes blazing. "I'm not a commod

leaned closer. "Oh, Donna. You beca

fists in her lap. The weight of his words settled

moment before stepping out, the cold night air biting at her skin. The b

them crackling like a live wire. When the doors opened, Donna stepp

ines and muted colors. But it was the view that caught her attention-the

er said, his voice d

yes narrowing. "This isn't

casting a shadow over her. "You'll lea

nce blazing in her eyes. "

ething dangerous. "You should be scared, sweet

out another word. But as she closed the door behind her

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