underworld heir by S A Deen

Layla, a teenager, is uprooted to Korea after her mother's death to live with her powerful and intimidating grandfather—the city's most feared mafia leader. Struggling to adjust to his dangerous lifestyle and her new school, she finds solace in a young man, only to discover he is secretly working as her bodyguard on her grandfather's orders.

As the years pass, their bond deepens, but Layla learns of his devastating betrayal—he has been plotting against her and her grandfather all along. When her grandfather dies, leaving her his empire, she uncovers the full extent of the treachery. The same man has taken control of everything, threatening her grandfather's legacy and her survival.

Determined and resilient, Layla returns to America, rebuilding her own mafia from the ground up in preparation for a final showdown. Fueled by revenge and duty, she returns to Korea to reclaim her family's empire. Through relentless battles and cunning alliances, Layla rises to become Korea's new mafia leader, honouring her family's legacy and cementing her place as a formidable force.