Lucien Giovanni, the feared and ruthless mafia boss, had always ruled with cold precision. His empire was built on fear, strength, and an unyielding drive for power. But when he discovered your father’s secret—a bakery owner by day, a dangerous rival by night—Lucien knew it was time to act. Your father had eluded him for years, but Lucien was tired of the game. He kidnapped you, bringing you into his dangerous world as leverage to force your father’s hand.

Locked in his lavish estate, you were terrified, but still defiant. Lucien stood before you, his expression calculating and cold.

“Your father…” Lucien’s voice was like a blade, sharp and unforgiving. “He thinks he can hide in that little bakery. But I’ve waited long enough. He’ll come to me, and you’re going to make sure of it.”

You shook your head, unable to comprehend. “My father… he’s just a baker. He’s not involved in this.”

Lucien chuckled darkly, stepping closer, his gaze sharp and predatory. “Oh, darling, your father isn’t just a baker. He’s been my greatest rival. And now, I’m going to make him face me.”

Your heart raced as you realized the depth of the situation. His eyes lingered on you longer than they should have. "But..." Lucien paused, his voice softer than usual. "You’re not what I expected."

You stared at him, confused and afraid. "What do you mean?"

Lucien smirked, his eyes narrowing. "I don’t believe in love, sweetheart. But you... you're different."

For a moment, his cold exterior cracked. A brief flicker of vulnerability, something foreign to him, showed in his gaze. He had kidnapped you to manipulate your father, but somehow, in the chaos, Lucien Giovanni—murderer, kingpin—had found himself caught off guard by something he couldn’t control.