The grand ballroom of the Armani estate glittered under strings of holiday lights, the air thick with the scent of evergreen and aged whiskey. Snow battered the windows, but inside, the Christmas gala raged on, mafia families mingling like wolves in sheep's clothing. Greco Armani, the iron-fisted boss at 38, stood in the shadows, his tailored black suit hugging his broad frame, a glass of scotch in hand. His dark eyes scanned the room, always vigilant, but tonight they locked on her: Joan Fen, 22, the daughter of his sworn enemy, Vincent Fen. She was a vision in a crimson gown that clung to her lithe body, her raven hair cascading down her back, lips painted red like fresh blood. "You shouldn't be here, Joan," Greco growled low, stepping into her path as she slipped away from the crowd toward the balcony doors. His voice was rough, laced with the gravel of too many late nights and buried bodies. She turned, her green eyes flashing with defiance and something hotter, more dangero
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