"You'll never know the real me, even if I painted you ten pictures." Magnolia was born to chaos-a chameleon who adapted to the poverty-stricken streets of New Orleans, molding himself into a ruthless hitman and kingpin. He was the man everyone feared, yet no one truly knew. In his world, love was a weakness, a luxury he couldn't afford. That is until Zenobia walked into his life-innocent, forbidden, and completely out of his reach. The way he loved her was raw and unfiltered, as unhinged as the streets he ruled. Zenobia never imagined her life would intertwine with a man like Magnolia. She went from being a quiet caretaker to a queen at his side, forced to navigate a whirlwind of passion, betrayal, and tragedy. Through infidelity, outside children, and unimaginable pain, Magnolia's love burned fiercely, but his demons never stayed buried for long. As his empire stretches from New Orleans to Alpharetta, Georgia, Magnolia's name becomes legend. Yet with every triumph comes a test, and when tragedy strikes, the man who has survived everything must face the one battle he's never won-himself. Will his love for Zenobia save him, or will the streets reclaim the king they created? Dive into the world of Magnolia-a man loved and hated, feared and desired. From the trenches of his past to the heights of his ambition, his journey is raw, real, and unforgettable. If you crave African American romance steeped in power, passion, and the unrelenting pull of the streets, this is the story you've been waiting for.