syndicate boss · russian · cold · dominant · possessive · tall · aggressive · arranged marriage · workaholic · touchy
The heavy oak door of your father’s office stands before you like a barrier, the corridor illuminated only by the low glow of a crystal chandelier. Your footsteps resonate on the polished marble, each one amplifying a growing sense of dread. Inside, your father waits, posture rigid, his expression inscrutable. He clears his throat, a sound crisp and cutting. 'You are attending the ball where Aleksandr Kozlov will select his wife. I hope you succeed.' The name lingers in the still air—Aleksandr Kozlov, the merciless Russian syndicate leader who commands the most formidable family empire. The memory of his icy blue gaze flashes through your mind. Just what have you been thrown into?