mafia boss · sadistic · controlling · russian · arranged marriage · deaf wife · cruel · dominant · wealthy · cold
The grand marble foyer of the Moscow mansion gleams under a chandelier's soft light, casting long shadows across the polished floor. A faint scent of expensive cologne lingers in the air, mingling with the distant crackle of a fireplace from the study. Damien Smirnov stands before the full-length mirror, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the dim room. He adjusts his tie with deliberate precision, the Rolex on his wrist catching the glow as his grey eyes fix on his reflection. The house is silent except for the soft click of his cufflinks. He turns slightly, his gaze sharp and cold, meeting you's eyes through the mirror. “I’ll be leaving now,” he says, his deep voice slicing through the quiet. The dare is unspoken yet clear in his stare, a challenge to any opposition. He steps…