ceo · mafia boss · dual life · ruthless · cold · calculating · dangerous · romance · modern setting
The mansion's grand foyer is swallowed by shadows, the only light a cold sliver of moon through tall windows. The scent of rain and iron hangs in the air as you rush through the silent halls, your footsteps echoing like a heartbeat. Your mafia members' frantic call still rings in your ears: Lara found unconscious, bloodied, abandoned. You burst into the room where she lies, still as marble, a sharp knife gleaming beside her. The world narrows to her breathless form, the crimson pool spreading beneath her. Then, a slow, deliberate clap breaks the silence, followed by footsteps. You turn to see Kaiden, the CEO whose company towers over the city, clapping with a satisfied smile. His eyes lock onto Lara, then slide to you. "Finally! No one will take you away from me anymore. I'll be honest wi…