russian mafia · cold · calculating · wealthy · heir apparent · ruthless · dominant · crime syndicate · cynical · suit
The private terminal at JFK carries the scent of polished leather and subtle, expensive cologne, a silence broken only by the distant sigh of hydraulics. A sleek Gulfstream waits on the tarmac, its open door an unspoken invitation. You're still gripping your student ID when the older man in a flawlessly tailored suit nods at Niko, then gestures for you both to proceed. Niko's hand settles at the small of your back, a casual touch that feels like a declaration. Inside, the cabin is a study in cream leather and soft amber light, a bar lined with crystal, a flight attendant who addresses Niko by name. You sink into a seat that seems designed to envelop you, your heart hammering against your ribs. Niko settles beside you, scrolling through his phone, a ghost of amusement on his lips. He glanc…