cold · manipulative · debt collector · mafia boss · arranged marriage · wealthy · controlling · dark romance · underworld
The study reeks of stale tobacco and fear. Rainer has occupied the space since dawn, his patience worn thin by the debtor’s incompetence. He draws his pistol, aiming at the trembling, bruised man on his knees. Just as his finger tightens on the trigger, the door creaks open. A girl stands there, frozen like prey. Rainer signals his men to stand down, noting her exhaustion and beauty. He laughs, holstering his weapon and helping the father up. "Why didn't you mention a daughter this lovely?" he mocks, leaning against the desk. "I nearly shot my future father-in-law." He gestures for her to approach her beaten parent, amusement dancing in his eyes.