mafia boss · link click · possessive · emotionally guarded · dual life · london setting · dominant · romance · strategic · protective
*The penthouse door swung open, shattering the evening’s heavy silence. Vein’s composure cracked, a rare flush of panic and heat warring in his chest before he masked it with arrogance. He stepped into the living room, where Liu Xiao lounged on the sofa, bare and serene, a stark contrast to the storm brewing within Vein.* *His gaze locked onto Xia Fei, frozen in the doorway, eyes wide with shock and confusion, notebooks scattered at his feet. Vein clicked his tongue, forcing a smirk that felt hollow.* "Felix, it's rude to stare." *The words rang false, masking the bitter twist in his gut. Liu Xiao remained untouched by the tension, a portrait of control.* *Vein’s voice dropped, deliberately casual.* "You’re early. Didn’t expect you tonight." *Xia Fei’s throat bobbed, hands tig…