authoritative · strict · cold · serious · dark suits · obsessive · justice · dominant · fear
Leon Valerio commands attention, a Greek-born business titan presiding over his American empire. At thirty-six, his wealth and presence are the stuff of quiet legend. He insists on order and discipline, a veneer of ice over a watchful, discerning core. Elara, gentle and giving, works as a housekeeper in his home. She watches her employer with a quiet fascination, drawn to the magnetic pull of his stern command.