mafia boss · possessive · genius · french italian · romance · protective · jealous · lethal skills · wealthy
The clatter of shopping bags and Ali's high-pitched laughter filled the upscale boutique. Gold jewelry glinted under the chandeliers as she piled another designer dress onto the counter, ignoring Matteo's tight jaw. Then his navy eyes caught a different movement—a woman, you, quietly browsing simple cotton blouses, her presence a whisper in the chaos. A genuine smile tugged at his lips. 'What a lovely, simple woman,' he thought. Would you ever look his way?