A feared mafia queen hides her true identity behind an ordinary life, until the man who wronged her brings his mistress home to humiliate her. What he doesn't realize is that the woman he's trying to break holds more power than he could ever imagine — and she's about to make him pay.
I've got my phone ready. A scene this good definitely needs to go online. Once everyone sees her, Cesare won't want her anymore, right? Then we- Several older men looked me over from head to toe, repulsive smiles curling at their mouths. Well, well. Nice figure, I'll give her that.
One of them chuckled under his breath. Another balding man chimed in. Gentlemen, we really picked the right night to show up. What a feast for the My fists were white at my sides. I couldn't stop shaking. Come on, Sarah. Quit stalling. The restaurant's waiting for you to settle up so they can close.
Giada clicked over to me on her stilettos. Don't tell me. You really don't have the money? Well, what a shame. Can't pay means getting locked up. Isn't that the rule you taught me? She took a long drag of a slim cigarette, then blew the smoke straight into my face.
It burned into my throat and stung my eyes. I couldn't hold back any longer. My palm connected with Giada's face in one sharp crack. She stumbled back two steps, clutching her cheek and shrieking. Cesare lunged forward and caught her in his arms, snarling at me.
Grab her. The next second, bodyguards tackled me from behind. The back of my skull hit the marble floor. Everything went dark. Sarah Neri, you lunatic!
Chisari's eyes burned with murderous rage. Don't get confused. This is Russo territory. I told you. Touch one of my people again, I'd leave you without an intact corpse.