Third person POV

Penelope ran into the hall to inform Silvio of the plot, but it was too late. Standing beside him was Clara, who was dressed in a flowing red dress on his left, and Eve on his right. Everyone watched them just as he took the mic to speak to the crowd.

She knew it was too late, and there was no way to reach him. Fear coursed through her as she looked at Eve, who wore a smug expression on her face, and Penelope was certain she was planning something.

“Welcome to our annual ball. This event celebrates the birth of the Italian mafia, which was formed...