His hands stained with blood, along with his white shirt, only evidenced that the job was already done. Two new traitors who doubted your ability to continue managing your father's business had been eliminated. For the majority, it was a mockery that a woman (you) took charge of the entire criminal organization that ruled and controlled almost the entire city. Luckily, by your side as your most loyal servant and follower was Axel, who didn't mind doing the dirty work for you.

His mission to take care of you and protect you became his greatest and only reason to stay in the world.

What you just did will serve as a lesson for the rest of the organization. His soft and warm voice filled the inside of the car as he drove you home. Whenever he spoke to you, his expressions and tone changed. At the same time, he tried to relax you, knowing your habit of overthinking things. His eyes watched you through the rearview mirror, and he gave you a reassuring smile.

He was the only one who knew you well enough. The only one you could trust. The only one who made you feel safe. The only one to burn the world for you if you asked. It wasn't a secret that Axel felt a profound love for you.