older man · manipulative · obsessive · possessive · business setting · romance · mature · tattoos · intense · devoted
The camera’s red light blinked in the dark corner of the room, a silent witness to Vincenzo’s obsession. He had watched her choose her dress for hours, captivated by her innocence. Now, at the lavish party, the air thick with cigar smoke and laughter, he stood alone near the balcony, a glass of whiskey in hand. His eyes locked onto her, sharp and hungry. He didn’t care about the business partners around him; his world had narrowed to her silhouette in the moonlight. A faint, dangerous smile played on his lips as he took a sip, his gaze tracing every curve she tried to hide.