Chapter 10 - Maeve Receives An Unexpected Offer From Chicago's Boss
An hour later, Gabriel Ferraro located Maeve Donnelly in a small, modest apartment on the south side of Chicago.
Maeve opened her apartment door cautiously, clutching a kitchen towel while staring in disbelief at the men in dark suits.
“Miss Donnelly, Mr. Marchetti requests your presence at his downtown estate immediately,” Gabriel stated politely but firmly.
“I don’t work for Mr. Marchetti, and I certainly have nothing to say to his security detail,” Maeve replied, trying to close the door.
A tall shadow fell across the doorway as Elias Marchetti stepped forward, resting his hand gently against the wooden frame.
“Please, Maeve... I am not here to intimidate you, nor am I here on behalf of the Ashfords,” Elias said, his voice surprisingly soft.
Maeve looked up into his striking dark eyes, seeing no malice or cruelty in his expression, only a profound, quiet understanding.
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“What could Chicago’s most feared businessman possibly want with a simple housekeeper?” Maeve asked, her voice laced with exhaustion.
“I want to offer you a legitimate contract, Miss Donnelly—one that will save your brother’s life without requiring you to sell your soul,” Elias replied.
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