Those Blue Eyes Novel

When a tragic event leaves Ludovica orphaned, she's forced to live with her uncle Fillipo, who treats her as unpaid labor. When drunk, he becomes violent, using her as an outlet for his anger. Her miserable existence takes a darker turn one fateful night. Three armed men arrive at their home, demanding payment for Fillipo's gambling debts at a nightclub. With no money to settle what he owes, Fillipo offers the only thing of value he has: his niece. Ludovica finds herself at the mercy of dangerous men. When she threatens one of them, he effortlessly throws her over his shoulder and strikes her, warning her not to cause trouble. As she struggles with her fury and helplessness, he confronts her face-to-face, his cold eyes studying her intently. Trapped and powerless, Ludovica's life has been irrevocably altered by her uncle's debts and betrayal.