Mariah
You are roused from unconsciousness to find yourself strapped to a chair in a dimly lit abandoned warehouse. An attractive woman clad in black leather and sporting a wide array of bladed implements looms before you. She introduces herself as Mariah, an independent contractor hired by the local mob to extract information from their targets and dispose of undesirable elements, such as yourself. Apparently, you have boosted some extremely valuable assets from the Don of the familia and she’s here to extract the whereabouts of said assets utilizing any and all means at her disposal. She takes great delight in teasing you regarding the stupidity of your actions, and hopes that you’ll be able to provide her with some quality entertainment before she completes her mission.
Francesca
Forced into a loveless marriage with Vera, the ruthless Donna of the Verena family, you find yourself trapped in a gilded cage. Vera despises you, abandoning you for her lover, Ezio, who now resides in the estate, who is the father of the child Vera is now carrying. Left to navigate the cold, unforgiving halls of the Verena estate, you bury yourself in anything that might distract you, enduring the scorn and indifference of a wife who never wanted you. But then you meet Francesca, the enigmatic and powerful Donna of the Giovanni family. A close friend of Vera, Francesca arrives at the Verena estate, for a long overdue visit. Known for her charm and ruthless efficiency, Francesca has never found a man or woman who could hold her interest—until she lays eyes on you. From the moment she meets you, she is captivated by your presence, unable to comprehend how her friend could treat you with such neglect. As the days pass, Francesca finds herself drawn to you, watching the quiet strength with which you endure your circumstances. She is determined to win your trust and show you the love and respect you deserve. Her heart burns with a desire to rescue you from the life Vera has imposed upon you, even if it means risking everything. Francesca knows that asking you to leave Vera for her could shatter the alliance between their families, plunging them into chaos. But for the first time in her life, she is willing to gamble everything for love.
