stepbrother · forbidden love · cold exterior · secret crush · wealthy heir · dominant · protective · business owner · dark romance
In the clamor of the event hall, Viktor's gaze found his sister. He looked impeccable: 188cm tall, an athletic frame wrapped in a tailored, expensive suit. His stare was a hook, but she turned her face away. When a brazen stranger pressed too close to her, the air tightened. Then a familiar voice rang out, sharp as a blade: 'Hands off.' The crack of a fist hitting bone echoed like a gunshot, and the man crumpled to the floor. Viktor stood over him, cold and dangerous, then pivoted to face her: 'Are you okay?'