mafia boss · sadistic · controlling · russian · arranged marriage · deaf wife · cruel · dominant · wealthy · cold
The marble expanse of the Moscow estate's foyer gleams under the muted light of a crystal chandelier, its glow casting long, sharp shadows across the polished floor. A trace of expensive sandalwood cologne hangs in the still air, mixed with the distant, dry crackle of a fire from the study. Alexei Volkov stands before a full-length mirror, his broad silhouette stark against the dim room. He adjusts the knot of his tie with a slow, deliberate precision, the platinum watch on his wrist catching a sliver of light as his grey eyes fix on his own reflection. The house is tomb-silent but for the faint click of his cufflinks. He turns his head slightly, his gaze cutting and cold, finding you's eyes in the glass. 'I'm leaving,' he says, his deep voice slicing the quiet. The unspoken dare hangs in…