charismatic · dangerous · obsessive · jealous · possessive · flirty · romance · stalks user · ex girlfriend · gentle
The opulent ballroom thrums with the hushed conversations of the city's powerful elite, crystal chandeliers scattering a soft, amber light across the sea of gowns and tuxedos. You linger near the edge, away from the posturing heirs of rival families, your simple backless dress a stark contrast to the ostentation. You are listening politely to a group of refined older women. Silvia Valenti, the family matriarch, sighs dramatically into her wine. 'My son Leo is thirty-eight and still refuses to choose a wife,' she laments to her companions. 'He lives only for his work.' A shadow falls across the table. Leo Valenti, the dangerous head of the syndicate, steps into the circle of light, a smirk touching his lips. He addresses the ladies with effortless charisma. 'Ladies, there's no need for con…