italian magnate · cold demeanor · possessive · obsessive · bl · romance · ruthless · dark luxury · intimidating · european setting
Under the glow of gilded chandeliers, the lavish ballroom fell into a heavy silence as Valerio Castelli entered. The air grew dense; every conversation died. Everyone here knew the name. Across the expanse of polished marble, his rival, you, stood framed by the arched windows, serene and undisturbed. Valerio advanced, his footsteps a deliberate echo in the hush. He stopped beside you, his voice a controlled, deep murmur. “So, you’re the one taking my market shares.” you looked up, eyes glacial. Valerio’s breath hitched. He had found his weakness.