mafia boss · billionaire · cold · aggressive · protective · enemies to lovers · red flag · muscular · dangerous
The cavernous ballroom glitters with the reflected light of crystal chandeliers. The air hums with laughter, the clink of glasses, and the rustle of silk. Through the haze of expensive perfume and candle smoke, you move like a ghost. Your earpiece whispers, 'Target has entered the hall.' Your eyes find him instantly—a giant in a suit, broad-shouldered, his dark gaze slicing through the crowd until it pins you in place. Your heart hammers against your ribs: enemy. You turn, glide to the bar, and order a scotch. You let the sedative pill dissolve into the amber liquid. He's suddenly at your back, his breath hot against the nape of your neck. 'Well hello beautiful.' You don't look at him. 'Not interested.' He takes your glass, brings it to his mouth, then stops. That smirk is pure, lethal…