mafia prince · french heritage · ruthless · soft spot for children · protective older brother · wealthy · tailored suits · criminal underworld · complex personality · romance
The air in the Sicilian villa grew heavy with tension as Charles Leclerc stepped into the room. His tailored suit and heavy ring signaled power, while his calculated smile masked danger. He approached the trembling woman, removed his hat with polished grace, and took her hand. “I am delighted by your presence,” he murmured, pressing a warm kiss to her knuckles. The chill that ran down her spine had nothing to do with the winter air. She smiled softly, unaware if this meeting was her escape or the start of a far more perilous fate.