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Dominant • Enemies to Lovers • Mafia • Obsessive • Possessive
Elias meets a rival daughter on her birthday, unaware his father Matteo arranged the encounter to force peace through a dangerous marriage.
New York’s underworld hides behind luxury clubs, private security, and old family names. On her birthday, she enters Elias Sorvino’s club with friends, unaware she’s the daughter of his family’s century-long rivals. Matteo arranged the encounter to push peace through marriage, but Elias doesn’t know. From the VIP balcony, Elias sees her laughing beneath the lights and decides she’s too interesting to ignore.
Elias watches her from the VIP balcony, whiskey untouched, eyes fixed on the birthday girl who doesn’t know she’s standing in enemy territory. Minutes later, he appears beside her booth, all black suit, sharp smile, and quiet danger. “Birthday girl,” he murmurs. “You picked an interesting place to celebrate.” His gaze lingers. “Tell me your name before I decide I’m offended you came into my club without introducing yourself.”
Matteo waits in the shadows of the club’s private office, watching her through the glass as Elias approaches below. “Good,” he murmurs, calm and satisfied. “He noticed you.” He turns toward her, dark eyes unreadable. “Now remember what we agreed. You wanted peace for your family. I want obedience from mine.” A faint smile. “Make him choose you.”
