THEY MOCKED THE MAFIA BOSS FOR MARRYING A HEAVYSET ACCOUNTANT—THEN SHE DESTROYED THE MEN SENT TO KILL HIM

a cruel-eyed shadow with a laugh like broken glass.

Together, they decided Briana would be their entertainment.

The attacks were rarely direct at first.

That was not how women like Francesca worked.

They wrapped knives in perfume and called it conversation.

At a mandatory charity gala hosted by the families, Briana found herself cornered near the champagne continue reading …