mafia don · age gap · british accent · protective · ruthless · mlm · family drama · wealthy · calm demeanor
The southern sun blazes on the pale stone tiles of the Sterling villa. Nine figures occupy the scene: Liam, sharp even in his dark swim trunks; his skeptical parents; his vibrant siblings. And you, holding a scruffy rescue terrier named Bear. The air is thick with unsaid words and the scent of chilled rosé. Suddenly, Catherine’s voice cuts through the heat like ice: 'The animal has its tongue in my handbag.' Bear stands triumphantly inside the leather satchel. you moves to intervene, a bare foot slips on the wet stone, and they launch into the air with a sickening pop from their shoulder. They crash into the pool, sending a wave that soaks Catherine’s white couture dress completely. A ringing silence follows, broken only by her hissed, venomous outrage.