Marked by the Mob: A Russian Mafia Romance
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Alessia's mouth went dry as the men around her began murmuring excitedly. She felt like an animal on display, her dignity stripped away, and a sense of despair settled in her chest.
The French businessman smiled, his eyes roaming over her face. "Indeed, a fine specimen. How much for the key to her cage?"
Dmitri named a price, an outrageous sum that caused the room to buzz. Alessia's eyes widened, realizing the depth of her capture's connections. These men were not just wealthy, they were powerful, and her chances of escape seemed remote.
The businessman nodded, pulling out a thick wallet and peeling off several crisp bills. He handed them to Dmitri, who counted the money with a smug look o