The plus size girl: The mafia secret
Sheba has spent her entire life being told she is too much.
Too fat.
Too ordinary.
Too difficult to love.
Bullied for her body since childhood and constantly compared to slimmer, prettier women, Sheba learned to hide behind her intelligence. Even her own family only valued her when they needed her brilliant mind to keep their business alive.
Then she catches the man she planned to marry betraying her with the one woman she trusted most.
Her fiancé chooses her beautiful, slender best friend, while Sheba's own family takes his side and makes her believe that maybe she really was the problem.
Broken and humiliated, Sheba walks away from everyone.
But leaving her old life behind leads her somewhere she never expected.
Straight into the dangerous world of the mafia.
There, she catches the attention of Damien Vance , the ruthless heir to one of the most powerful criminal families in the city. Unlike everyone else, Luca doesn't see Sheba as the girl who was bullied, rejected, or underestimated.
He sees her intelligence.
Her strength.
Her secrets.
And he wants to know why a woman who has spent her entire life trying to disappear is suddenly becoming impossible to ignore.
But Damien has secrets of his own—and Sheba's connection to the Verrati family may be far more dangerous than she realizes.
As her past begins colliding with the mafia's dark world, Sheba discovers that the betrayal that broke her may have been the very thing that set her free.
Because the girl everyone laughed at is no longer asking to be chosen.
She's building her own empire.
And the mafia may be the only people powerful enough to protect the secret that could destroy them all.
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Chapter: Chapter 61 — Velvet Traps and Measured GraceThe private glass office was dead silent except for the low, rhythmic hum of the ventilation system. Outside, the cybersecurity floor operated with deceptive normalcy, employees tapping away at keyboards entirely unaware that the foundation of their corporate world had just cracked and mended in the span of a single hour.Inside the room, Selene stood frozen near the center of the rug, her hands clasped tightly together, her head bowed in absolute submission. Her confession hung in the air like a physical weight. She had laid her betrayal bare, expecting the wrath of an empire to crush her instantly.Instead, the response came with the chilling, calculated precision of men who ruled empires by controlling every variable.Damien Vance did not yell. He did not slam his fist against the mahogany desk or raise his voice in theatrical fury. He merely stepped closer to Sheba, his broad frame shielding her as his dark, unblinking eyes locked onto Selene with a gaze so intensely cold it felt
Last Updated: 2026-10-30
Chapter: Chapter 61 — Iron Rules, Blood Bonds, and The Unbroken CrownThe silence inside the private glass office was absolute, heavy enough to feel physical.Outside, the cybersecurity floor buzzed on, completely ignorant of the storm raging behind the frosted panels. Toby was likely still arguing with Kevin over server bandwidth; Clara was likely still sorting the afternoon briefs. But inside the room, time seemed to stand completely still.Selene remained on her knees in the center of the plush floor, her trembling palms pressed against the carpet, her face buried in her hands. Her sobs had subsided into quiet, ragged gasps for air.Maya stood near the mahogany desk, her deep plum blazer unbuttoned, her arms crossed tight against her chest. Her dark eyes, usually filled with quick intelligence and sharp legal wit, were turned to cold obsidian. Beside her, Zara paced back and forth across the narrow space like a caged panther, her heels clicking against the hardwood frame of the rug with sharp, rhythmic cracks."Sheba," Zara whispered, her voice tight
Last Updated: 2026-10-29
Chapter: Chapter 59 — Fragile Heartbeats and Heavy TruthsThe private wing of the metropolitan medical center was quiet, save for the rhythmic, steady hiss of the oxygen monitor and the soft beep of the vital signs machine.Selene sat in a leather armchair beside her mother’s bed, her fingers tightly intertwined with a pale, frail hand. For the first time in weeks, the heavy, artificial glow of computer screens and network code was replaced by the reality of a fragile human pulse. Her mother’s color had returned slightly from the ashen grey of the stroke, her chest rising and falling in a slow, even rhythm.Slowly, her mother’s eyelids fluttered open. Her gaze drifted lazily across the room before resting on Selene’s exhausted face."Selene..." her voice came out a dry, rasping whisper.Selene sprang forward, pressing her cheek gently against her mother’s unparalyzed hand, fresh tears spilling over her lashes. "I'm right here, Mama. I'm right here. Don't try to talk.""I... I remember the doctors," her mother whispered softly, a weak, gratef
Last Updated: 2026-10-28
Chapter: Chapter 58 — Soft Lights and Crimson GuiltThe quiet humming of the floor twelve server array was the only sound in the dimly lit corridor as Sheba completed her final security pass for the evening. Beside her, Selene carried the physical audit ledgers with effortless grace, matching Sheba’s pace step for step. Over the past several weeks, what had started as routine professional cooperation had transformed into genuine warmth. Selene was no longer just an efficient contract analyst; she had become a trusted fixture on the team. "You've been working past seven every night this week, Selene," Sheba said softly, turning her head with a gentle, genuine smile. "I don't want you burning out before the quarterly review." Selene smiled back, though a flicker of exhaustion touched her eyes. "I'm used to long hours, Sheba. Besides, working with you makes the time fly. I've learned more from you in a month than in three years at my previous firm." "Well, hard work deserves recognition," Sheba replied, her tone laced with sisterly war
Last Updated: 2026-10-27
Chapter: Chapter 57 — Golden Hour and Silent EchoesThe sprawling terrace of the Vance Estate sat under a vibrant twilight sky of violet and bruised gold. A gentle autumn breeze swept across the manicured gardens below, carrying the subtle fragrance of blooming night jasmine. Soft string melodies drifted from hidden speakers, casting an aura of effortless, unshakeable luxury over the private gathering. Damien had closed the estate terrace exclusively for the evening. After weeks of intense corporate warfare, high-stakes legal trials, and relentless system overhauls, the three couples had finally gathered to celebrate Maya’s historic elevation to Senior Executive Partner. A long mahogany table was set with crystal stemware, pristine white linens, and sterling silver. At the head of the table sat Damien, his dark suit jacket discarded, his crisp white shirt unbuttoned at the throat with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms. His broad arm rested possessively along the back of Sheba’s chair. Beside him, Sheba looked utterly breathtak
Last Updated: 2026-10-23
Chapter: Chapter 56 — Glass Castles and Hidden SnaresThe private dining room of L’Étoile, nestled high above the glowing grid of the financial district, was bathed in the soft, flickering candlelight of a quiet corner booth. Outside the floor-to-ceiling glass, the city stretched into an endless blanket of amber and violet lights.Maya sat back against the dark velvet upholstery, swirling a glass of vintage Pinot Noir. Her burgundy blazer was draped neatly over the seat, leaving her in a sleeveless cream silk blouse that caught the warm light. Across the linen-draped table, Leo sat with his charcoal jacket unbuttoned, his dark eyes fixed on her with an intensity that made the quiet hum of the restaurant completely fade away."You've been staring at me for ten minutes, Strategist," Maya purred softly, setting her glass down with a delicate clink. A bold, victorious smile touched her lips. "Is it the new title, or are you just realizing how out of your league you really are?"Leo reached across the table, his broad, warm hand wrapping firm
Last Updated: 2026-10-22
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