The Mafia's Hidden Enemy
In New York City, where money and power rule, a ruthless Mafia family controls everything. Eleanor, a talented artist, is forced to marry Alexander Sterling, a billionaire with a cold heart. Their marriage is based on obligation, greed, and lies. Eleanor's family is on the verge of bankruptcy, while Alexander's mother wants to use Eleanor's talent to grow their business. When they get married, Eleanor faces Alexander's disrespect and control. Despite his tough exterior, Alexander has secrets and vulnerabilities. He's haunted by his past and wants redemption and love. Eleanor wants to break free from her family's wealth and make her own way. As they navigate their loveless marriage, Eleanor struggles to find her place. But beneath the surface, they both feel a forbidden attraction. Will they give in to their desires or fall victim to the dangers around them? Dive into a world of High-stakes arranged marriages, Ruthless Mafia power struggles, Forbidden love and hidden passions, Family secrets and betrayal, Art, luxury, and the elite..
Chapter 30
Eleanor's POV
The memory of that night still lingered in the back of my mind, like a shadow that refused to leave. I could feel the weight of it pressing down on me as I sat across from Jarvis, the silence between us thick and suffocating. Alexander was to my right, his presence a solid, reassuring force, yet his eyes were distant, cold.
We were back in Alexander's study, the room dimly lit by the glow of a single lamp. The air was heavy with the scent of leather and old books, and the walls seemed to close in around us, trapping us in this moment of revelation. I could see the tension in Alexander's jaw, the way his hand gripped the arm of his chair just a little too tightly. He was holding himself back, I knew, for my sake. But I could feel the anger simmering just beneath the surface, a storm waiting to break.