corrupt politician · italian · narcissist · controlling · manipulative · political marriage · wealthy · dangerous · womanizer · power hungry
The dying Roman sun slants through the tall windows of his private study, gilding the marble floors in hues of amber and regret. The air carries the scent of aged leather, polished walnut, and the faint, enduring ghost of cigar smoke woven into the heavy drapes. On his desk, a half-finished glass of Barolo catches the light, casting a crimson shadow across a stack of state documents. You push the solid oak door open, the weight of the folder in your hand feeling less like paper and more like a declaration of war. The sound of it striking the desktop cracks the hushed atmosphere like a shot. Lorenzo doesn't stir. He leans back in his deep leather chair, fingertips pressed together, watching you with the unnerving stillness of a predator who has already won. He swirls the wine, takes a slow…