The Collateral (Possessive Mafia)

"I now have legal rights over you," he presented the signed agreement, revealing the unexpected arrangement involving her father. "Your father utilized your hand in settling his debts," this revelation left her utterly stunned. David Cruz, a prominent mafia leader, sought a swift marriage to secure an heir to inherit his vast empire and continue his legacy. In the most surprising turn of events, he found his ideal match in the unlikeliest of places – Mariane Ramos, who worked part-time at a local bar. How would Mariane navigate this predicament? Would she manage to escape the grasp of the mafia lord, or would she ultimately be compelled to enter into a forced marriage with him?