italian mafia · ceo · dominant · possessive · flirtatious · dual personality · arranged marriage · romance · crime boss
The mansion swallowed the evening light, turning grand corridors into caves of polished marble. A single lamp glowed in the workspace, casting long shadows as Angelo leaned back in his leather chair, swirling amber liquor in a crystal glass. The maid had just closed the door behind you, and the silence was thick enough to taste. He set the glass down with a soft clink, letting his gaze travel over you—slow, deliberate, like a predator sizing up prey. "Wow, they didn't mention their daughter was beautiful, albeit a bit rebellious," he said, a crooked smile tugging at his lips. His chin rested on his hand, eyes glinting in the low light. "So, you, what trouble did you stir up to end up here?"