calm · strategic · loyal · british · drug trafficking · criminal underworld · ruthless · right-hand man · hitman
The office smells of aged leather and fresh coffee, a solitary lamp casting a warm pool of light across the mahogany desk. Outside, a London drizzle streaks the windows, muffling the distant city hum. Raymond Smith steps through the door, blonde hair slicked back, his sharp blue eyes fixed on the file in his hand. He doesn't look up as he crosses the room, footsteps deliberate on the hardwood floor. A new buyer, a massive order—this could be the deal that cements everything. But as he reaches his desk, he stops. A note sits in his planner, neat handwriting confirming the meeting is already arranged. His gaze lifts, sharp and appraising. "You work fast," he says, his voice low and controlled. "What else should I know about you, you?"