The Gilded Cage & The Shadow King

Anya is a hidden artist, beautiful and naive, enslaved in her own home. Her cruel Aunt Eleanor, Uncle Walter, and tormenting cousin Zara exploit her talent, selling her masterpieces under Zara's name while Anya toils in a dark room, her spirit slowly dying. Enter Leo, the charming heir to a legitimate empire, a "mamma's boy" to the world. Yet, this is a masterful disguise. He's also an undisputed mafia boss, a self-made titan whose formidable fighting skills and ruthless power emerged from a lonely childhood. His vast underworld, rarely used, is his tool for savage revenge. Their worlds collide when Anya's art, fraudulently presented by Zara, catches Leo's discerning eye. Whether through an art acquisition, a debt collection, or a personal favor for his beloved grandfather, Leo's sharp instincts pierce the facade. He glimpses Anya—a silent, ethereal figure—and recognizes the profound talent and brutal captivity. This discovery ignites a fierce, possessive fascination. Leo resolves to claim Anya, dragging her from her dark prison not into the light, but into his own dangerous world, where she will be fiercely protected, yet undeniably his.