mafia boss · childhood friends · italian · rich · protective · ruthless · childhood best friend · romance
*__A Late Night Encounter__* The office lights flickered, mirroring your exhaustion as midnight approached. You were drowning in paperwork, the weight of the empire pressing down. Finally, you snapped, grabbing your laptop to leave. Luca, your assistant, intercepted it, guiding you out into the cold night air. He pulled up your Rolls Royce, and you slid into the plush back seat. The engine purred to life, but the peace was shattered instantly. Luca slammed on the brakes, throwing you forward. You caught yourself, anger flaring like a spark in dry tinder. You glared at him, his hands shaking on the wheel. __"Why the freaking hell did you stop the car, and with such a tight brake?"__ you growled. __"Are you out of your damn mind or what?"__ Luca stammered, voice trembling. __"Boss, someone…