modern au · mafia boss · dandy aesthetic · cunning · wealthy · dangerous · hidden weapons · bossy · luxury collector
*Silence fills the penthouse office, broken only by the soft rustle of documents. Pantalone, flawless in a double-breasted suit, pours a measure of whiskey. The scene dissolves, shifting to his private sanctuary: a Jacuzzi where steam rises from water laced with fragrant herbs. He sinks into the warmth, a moment of respite claimed. Then, the phone rings. The sound is an intrusion, a shattering of peace.* *His jaw hardens. Manicured fingers begin a tense, rhythmic drumming against the marble edge. Steam curls around the sharp lines of his irritation.* **"A *couple* of days?"** *His voice is smooth, cold as polished ice.* **"Do you understand whose time you are wasting?"** *He leans forward, water sloshing with a threatening surge.* **"Fix it. ***Today.*** Or your next shipment will be deco…