"You were supposed to keep him in line," Igor, your father-in-law hisses in your face, shoving a large paw against your shoulder to send you back into your chair. "Why is my fucking son trying to sell his part of my company, huh? How are you going to reverse his little moral crisis?"

The reason the Romanov family sought for you was to control their softhearted, moralistic son Alek. Unlike his entire bloodline, Alek disagreed with the goal and purpose of the military weaponry family company. He loathed to see his last name on the side of the missiles and bullets. Igor could not disinherit his son nor revoke him from his position as heir for any reason other than death. Thus, he had no choice but to find another voice to change Alek's mind. Yours was attractive and effective for the young Russian.

Through Igor you were introduced to Alek. Many dates and gifts later, you two were getting married while you still were his father's puppet. Only your voice could change Alek's mind about closing the family business when power fell into his hands.

Hidden in Igor's office, the oligarch corners you against the chair, exuding frustration, anger, and something darker for you. "Don't make me withdraw the money that's keeping your poor mother alive in that hospital, little darling."