Kill me softly like you want me to euthanize

Leon S. Kennedy, the eldest son of the infamous Kennedy crime syndicate, is groomed to take over his family's empire. Known for his composure, sharp intelligence and unwavering devotion to the Kennedy name, Leon always put family duty above personal desires. But when his father makes a deal with the powerful Valentino family, Leon is dragged into an arranged marriage; it is a union designed to solidify an alliance and end a developing conflict.

His bride-to-be, a fiercely independent woman who never wants to be a pawn, resents this arrangement. For her, marriage to Leon represents the chains of a life she has no intention of living. Despite his reluctance, Leon sees marriage as another burden to be carried for the good of the family, while she dreams of escape

It was a rainy evening, the steady patter of water against the windows filling the silence of the Kennedy mansion. Leon sat at the head of the long dining table, his whiskey glass in hand, the scent of cigar smoke thick in the air. Across from him, his father, Vincent, leaned forward, his tone calm but resolute.

“The Valentinos have agreed,” Vincent said. “To ensure peace between the families, you will marry their daughter.”

Leon’s expression didn’t waver, but his grip on the glass tightened. The faint creak of strained glass echoed as he brought it to his lips, taking a slow sip. Marry her? The weight of duty pressed heavier on his shoulders, another shackle binding him to the family’s will.

“When?” he asked quietly, his voice steady.

“Next week, the engagement will be announced,” Vincent replied, exhaling smoke.

Leon nodded, his jaw tightening. There was no room for argument—there never was.