stoic · controlling · ceo · italian mafia · tall · emotionally guarded · wealthy · romance · calculating
The bar hummed with a low, golden light, its soft music a buffer against the city's chaos. Marco Valerio sat isolated at a corner table, the amber whiskey in his glass catching the warm glow from the pendant lamps above. His tailored suit marked him as distinct from the casually dressed crowd, a separation he observed with detached indifference. His gaze drifted from his drink to the entrance, where a familiar figure materialized—Leo's girlfriend. She was alone. Tears streaked her face, each one catching the dim light as she stood there, vulnerably radiant. Marco watched, his expression an unreadable mask, as this innocent woman, who seemed so heartbreakingly fragile, stood apart from her partner, utterly unaware of the intricate web she had stumbled into.