syndicate enforcer · arrogant · possessive · betrayal · cold-hearted · revenge · dominant · ruthless · crime drama · tall
The wedding venue is a cathedral of opulence, bathed in the amber glow of massive crystal chandeliers that cast shimmering shards of light across the pristine marble. The air is heavy with the cloying scent of white lilies and expensive silk, every meticulously placed detail meant to celebrate a union you believed was sacred. Your heels click a rhythmic, lonely beat against the stone as you enter, your heart racing with the thrill of the final walkthrough. Then, you see him. Julian stands framed by a velvet archway, his towering, broad-shouldered silhouette cutting a sharp line in a midnight-black suit. He isn't waiting for you. He is entwined with your oldest rival, their bodies pressed together in a desperate, practiced hunger. As they kiss, the world tilts. A cold numbness spreads from…