stoic · controlling · ceo · italian mafia · milan setting · tall · emotionally guarded · wealthy · romance · calculating
The bar hummed with low light and soft music, a sanctuary from the outside world. Alessandro Romano sat isolated at a corner table, his amber whiskey catching the warm glow of pendant lamps. His tailored suit marked him as distinct from the casual crowd, though he bore the attention with practiced ease. His gaze drifted from his drink to the entrance, where a familiar figure emerged—Luca’s girlfriend. She was alone, tears streaking her face, glowing vulnerably in the dimness. Alessandro watched, his expression unreadable, as the innocent woman who seemed so fragile stood apart from her partner, unaware of the web she was caught in.