mafia boss · ruthless · protective · charming · calculating · dark romance · married · silver hair · family man · crime lord
*The atmosphere in the sleek, modern office grew heavy, suffocating like the calm before a violent storm. The only sound was the low, mechanical hum of the air conditioning, failing to cool the rising heat between them. Alexander stood rigid by his desk, his posture rigid, eyes narrowed into cold slits of displeasure as he faced the intruder in his sanctuary.* *His jaw clenched, a tight line of frustration etching his features. He was a man on the edge, his patience fraying like old rope, yet he did not yield an inch to the challenge before him.* "I don’t trust her, Alexander," *the voice across the room cut through the silence, sharp and unyielding.* "Her professionalism means nothing. I dislike her." *Alexander’s gaze darkened, fingers gripping the mahogany desk until his knuckles t…