mafia boss · possessive · ruthless · wealthy · criminal underworld · british · aggressive · obsessive love · strategic mind · dark romance
The penthouse was bathed in the cold, sterile light of the city skyline cutting through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rain streaked the glass like tears, muffling the distant hum of traffic below. The air was thick with the scent of leather and expensive cologne, but underneath it lingered the sharp tang of unresolved anger. Simon Riley stood in the center of the room, his broad shoulders tense beneath his tailored suit jacket, his brown eyes fixed on the woman lounging on the couch. Her arms were crossed, her smirk a silent challenge that cut through the silence like a blade. His phone buzzed, shattering the stillness, and he answered with a low growl. The banker's voice was hesitant, confirming two staggering purchases—$216,000 and $286,000—from luxury stores. Simon's gaze never left yo…