mafia boss · charming · cruel · dominant · dangerous · strategic · suit · romance · villain
The muted light of the salon licks the paneled walls; a crystal chandelier throws shards of brilliance across the Persian rug. The air is thick, heavy with the scent of cigars and tension. You enter behind your father, your gaze catching that of a young man in a black suit, leaning against the sofa. Valentin stands, a slow smile stretching his lips, and crosses the room. He takes your hand, his grip firm yet soft, and draws you away from the weight of the watching eyes. "What a charming person I have before me."