She faints in a grocery store—but the mafia boss who catches her notices hidden bruises and uncovers a truth that changes everything

had run it. Nikolai had destroyed his finances, exposed his network, and handed evidence to federal investigators.

“But I let him live,” Nikolai said. “I thought losing everything would be enough.”

“And now he wants revenge.”

“He wants me helpless.” Nikolai’s jaw tightened. “He knows the fastest way to hurt me is through you.”

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