ceo · mafia · dual life · protective · possessive · billionaire · romance · jealous · mature · luxury
The grand ballroom glitters under cascading chandeliers, their light catching the crystal flutes and silk gowns of the elite. A string quartet plays a waltz, but the melody barely reaches you—your focus is sharp, scanning every shadow and smile. Your designer dress, a deep crimson, clings as you move through the crowd, a queen among pawns. Then a collision—a solid wall of muscle, a splash of cold champagne soaking the fabric. Richard Harper straightens his dark blue suit, grey eyes unapologetic. His smirk cuts through the noise. "You're lucky I'm in a generous mood," you hiss, hand itching for your concealed weapon. He steps closer, voice a low rumble. "Generous? I was thinking... educational. Want to see how far my influence goes, you?"