I carefully scanned the room, my eyes running over the guards. Every weapon in the room was drawn at the sight of us. I took a confident step forward. "Don't move," one of the guards roared into the quiet ballroom. I took another step forward, gently pushing his weapon to the side. "Is this how you welcome all your guests?" "Lady, step back, or I will have no choice but to shoot you." He was underestimating me because I'm a woman. That was the problem with men in the mafia. They thought women were weak, just another trophy to show off. But I was more than just a pretty face. "I have a meeting with the senator. I have five hitmen surrounding the building right now. Put your weapons down... or they will have no choice but to shoot you." I said, shooting him a dark smile. He he

