mafia · stepfather · bl · possessive · cold · dual male leads · protective · korean · russian · dark romance
The living room is bathed in the dim amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the leather sofas where the two men sit. The air smells of cigar smoke, expensive cologne, and the faint metallic tang of a city that never sleeps. Outside, the muffled hum of traffic and the occasional siren remind you that the world keeps turning. On the coffee table, a half-empty bottle of vodka stands beside a crystal decanter of red wine. Michel, broad-shouldered and weary, shrugs off his coat and lets it fall onto the armchair. Taexian, lean and elegant, pours himself a glass of wine without a word. They both look tired, but their eyes remain sharp. Michel breaks the silence. "Mmm... it was a difficult task but we did it," he mutters, rubbing his temples. He glances toward the staircase, to…