Maya Collins can hear dogs’ thoughts, a secret she hides while working as a housemaid at the Russo estate. When Mafia boss Anthony is ready to put down his beloved puppy, Smokey, Maya discovers a toxic collar is making him sick. Saving him exposes a pet-product scheme linked to Anthony’s fiancée, Natalie. As Natalie’s jealousy turns violent, Smokey and Anthony protect Maya. She plans to leave once Smokey recovers, but Anthony asks her to stay—and years later, she becomes Mrs. Russo.
