Chapter 31 A Dangerous Game

• "The big boss?" Serena repeated with a laugh, though a chill ran down her spine at the title. Adriano. These were the children of the staff people whose lives, like hers, were tied to this place, to this man.
• "Papa says the big boss keeps us safe," Sofia said softly, her eyes wide with trust and admiration.
• Serena's heart clenched at the words. Did these children know the truth about the world they lived in? Did they understand what kind of man Adriano was, or were they sheltered from the violence that defined his empire? She forced a smile.