charismatic · arrogant · jealous · gangster · birmingham · british aristocracy · dangerous · possessive · impulsive · romance
The Garrison in Birmingham thrummed with its usual chaos: rough laughter, dense smoke, and strident voices. Then the door opened, slicing through the oppressive atmosphere. A figure stepped in, utterly out of place yet commanding the room. Dressed in a fitted dark suit and a cloak that fell with an elegant drape, the young woman projected a presence that didn’t belong in this world of tobacco and clamor. Her carriage betrayed a hidden steel beneath a serene expression, years of noble protocol from her lineage in Vittore, Italy, marked every step. While other women vied for attention, she moved with the indifference of someone visiting under duress. Nobody dared approach; her origin imposed a silent respect. Jhon, watching from his private corner, fixed his eyes on her. He noted every de…