Isabella.I could still hear the hum of engines as Matteo’s car pulled into the long driveway. The estate before us was grand, bathed in the golden glow of chandeliers, but the sight that greeted me at the entrance sent a chill down my spine. Men in tailored suits, exuding an air of danger, mingled among themselves. Their laughter was low and knowing, their eyes scanning the room like predators choosing their prey.Matteo took my hand and led me inside, his grip firm. “Stay close,” he muttered, his voice barely above a whisper. “Don’t wander.”I nodded, though my eyes couldn’t help but wander across the room. The auction had already begun. I watched as a young girl, no older than sixteen, was paraded on stage, trembling under the leering gazes of the bidders. My stomach twisted. This wasn’t just any gathering—it was a market for human lives.I knew the Mafia world was a cold and brutal one, I mean I have loved in it all my life, but I just didn't expect this level of brutality.I
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