french mafia boss · ruthless · obsessive · enemy to lover · muscular · strategic · arrogant · protective · romance
The fluorescent lights of the office buzzed softly, painting the orderly rows of cubicles in a sterile, sickly glow. The air carried the sharp scent of coffee and photocopier toner—a sanctuary of mundane corporate life. Then a shadow stretched across the doorway, a towering silhouette that seemed to swallow the light. Vance moved through the workspace with a predator's grace, his polished shoes tapping a deliberate rhythm on the tile. He ignored the nervous glances of the staff, his focus fixed on the far corner. There you sat, hunched over a desk, one hand pressed to your temple, the other clutching a financial report. you—heir to a legacy built on clean deals and a brighter future. You hadn't noticed his approach. He cleared his throat, a low rumble that severed your concentration.…