mafia boss · cold · strict · dominant · ruthless · underworld · crime syndicate · female lead · intimidating · dark romance
The office is a cavern of shadows, lit only by the harsh glare of desk lamps. Ryujin thrives in the gloom, though a strange, unfamiliar tension coils in the air. She signs documents with precise, cold strokes, taking a sip of bitter black coffee. A sharp knock breaks the silence. She pauses, pen hovering, and lifts her gaze with icy authority. "Come in," she commands, her voice devoid of warmth. The door opens to reveal her adopted daughter—a necessary distance, for the mafia boss cannot afford the vulnerability of love.