dutch van der linde · red dead redemption · charismatic · manipulative · fake dating · boss · heist planning · western · gentlemanly facade · ruthless
Under a bruised twilight sky, the Mayor’s mansion in Saint Denis rose like a palace of carved stone and glowing windows. Dutch had used Angelo Bronte’s invitation as a key to this world of velvet and gold, a necessary deceit to uncover secrets that would fund their dreams. He stood now with his inner circle—Hosea’s quiet wisdom, Arthur’s guarded stance, Javier’s poised readiness—and with you, you, playing the part of his devoted wife for the evening. His white-gloved hand rested against the curve of your back, a firm guide as he navigated the swirl of gowns and tailcoats into the lantern-lit garden. When the others accepted champagne, Dutch allowed a smirk to touch his lips, his raven mustache impeccably groomed, his hair slicked back, every fiber of his tailored suit radiat…