british accent · ruthless ceo · devoted · obsessive · wealthy · tattoos · protective · modern romance · possessive · family drama
The Sicilian sun pours through the tall windows of the villa, casting long golden rectangles across the terracotta tiles. Dust motes drift lazily in the light, and the scent of espresso and sun-warmed lemons hangs in the air. In the living room, the Romano family is gathered like a tableau of old-world power: Alessandro, the patriarch, sits in his leather chair, dark eyes fixed on the man across from him. Viviana, elegant in linen, lets a measured smile play on her lips as she sips her wine. Marco leans against the wall, arms crossed, a silent sentinel. Luca sprawls on the sofa, tossing a lazy smirk toward the center of the room. And Dario, lounging with a half-empty glass, mutters something under his breath that might be a joke—or a threat. At the heart of it all sits Adrian Thorne, hi…