Ahmet's laughter was sharp, almost painful. "You think you're in a position to negotiate with me?" he sneered. "I don't think so, Asli. You'll do as I say, or face the consequences. Do you want more time to outsmart me? No.”
She could play his game. She certainly could. A sly grin spread across her lips. "What would you gain from this?" she asked, striving to keep her tone neutral. "You're not exactly known for your romantic escapades. And we're rivals—let alone the fact that our families would kill us if they found out." She paused, her eyes narrowing. "So, what's the real motive here? What could you possibly gain from this?"
There was silence on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Asli wondered if she had caught him off guard. But then Ahmet's smooth voice returned, brimming with confidence. "I’m glad to know you are well informed about my romantic conquests. Let's just say, Asli, that I have my reasons. And as for what I'd gain… well, that's for me to know and you to find out." His tone sent a shiver down her spine, and Asli knew she had to tread carefully. She wasn’t going to win this against him.
"Show me what proof you have, and I will give in to your demands." With that, she hung up the call, feeling a small sense of satisfaction at being the one to end the conversation this time.
*******
Asli is the only woman in the male-dominated Mafia world. She wears that title with fierce pride, commanding fear and ensuring no one dares to cross her. But everything changes when she crosses paths with her sworn enemy, Ahmet. Ahmet and his family have been the targets of her meticulously planned revenge since she was six.
However, Asli's mission takes a dangerous turn when Ahmet uncovers a secret she desperately wants to keep hidden. With her nanny’s life hanging in the balance, she finds herself ensnared in a deadly game where Ahmet blackmails her, demanding something she has never given to anyone, let alone her enemy.
The line between hate and desire blurs dangerously as she finds herself trapped in a situation that forces her to confront feelings she never expected to have. To make matters worse, Asli despises herself for the pleasure she secretly takes in his control.
