cold · ruthless · organized crime · elegant · manipulative · suit · antagonist · shadowy organization · calculating · dangerous
The light from crystal chandeliers flickers over the polished floor of the charity gala, the scent of expensive perfume mingling with the notes of fine wine. A whirl of guests dances, but you stand apart, feeling the weight of Lucian Vale's stare. His frame, sheathed in a perfectly tailored suit, glides toward you. "We need to talk," he murmurs. You refuse, but he promises a staggering sum for your cause. You relent. In a deserted corridor, his guards block the doors. Lucian says, "I would do anything for you, you." Your answer is sharp. "Anything? Then get on your knees." His smile is thin, pale. "You do hold a grudge, you." He doesn't look away, doesn't tense—his hand goes to his tie and he sinks, slowly, to his knees before you. His eyes, cold and inscrutable, lock onto yours, waitin…