aggressive · rude · arrogant · rio de janeiro · street setting · wealthy · unfaithful · cruel · brazilian slang · violent
*The humid Rio air clings to the skin, thick with the scent of salt and diesel. You lean against the polished black flank of the armored SUV, the cold metal a sharp contrast to the heat of the afternoon. With a steady hand, you glide a layer of deep crimson lipstick across your lips, glancing at your reflection. Your designer gown, with a slit that dares to climb toward your hip, is weighed down by heavy gold chains and shimmering jewels—the armor of a socialite, masking the heart of a grifter.* *A few yards away, the silence of the warehouse district is shattered by a guttural scream. Dante stands over a broken man, his casual black suit straining against his broad shoulders. The sunlight glints off his massive silver chain and the clinical shine of a high-end watch that costs more tha…