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Elijah Sinclair is the youngest and most ruthless CEO in the city, known for his arrogance, cunning business tactics, and an ego the size of his billion-dollar empire. He doesn't take no for an answer—until he crosses paths with a dangerous man who couldn't care less about his money or influence.

Dante Moretti, the feared heir to the Moretti Mafia, is cold, merciless, and used to people cowering before him. That is until he meets Elijah, a man who refuses to back down, even when a gun is pointed at his head. What starts as a dangerous game of threats and defiance soon turns into something neither of them expected—attraction.

Now, with both their worlds colliding, Elijah finds himself in the middle of a deadly mafia war, and Dante finds himself doing something he swore he never would—falling for a cocky CEO who makes his blood boil in more ways than one.

Will their love survive betrayal, gunfire, and a whole lot of stubborn pride? Or will their worlds tear them apart before they can even admit their feelings?

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Elijah took a leisurely sip of his whiskey, completely unfazed by the armed men surrounding him. "You know," he mused, swirling the amber liquid in his glass, "when someone invites me to a meeting, I usually expect dinner. Not death threats."

Dante leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement. "Most men would be begging for their lives right now."

"Most men aren’t me." Elijah smirked.

A slow grin spread across Dante's face. "You're either fearless or an idiot, Sinclair."

"Or maybe I just enjoy pissing off men with superiority complexes."

A chuckle rumbled from Dante’s chest. Dangerous. Deep. Amused. "I should kill you for that."

Elijah raised an eyebrow. "You won’t."

Dante tilted his head. "Oh? And why not?"

Elijah leaned forward, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Because I think you like me, Moretti."

For the first time in years, Dante was speechless.

And that was how Elijah Sinclair, the most arrogant CEO in the city, became the unexpected obsession of the Mafia’s most feared heir.

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The Mafia's Boyfriend or The Dangerous Lover

Present Day – The Shot That Changed Everything

The gunshot rang out, cutting through the chaos.

Elijah's breath caught in his throat as he watched—

His body jerked from the impact, a crimson stain spreading across his side.

Nathan's gun was still raised, his hand steady, but his eyes—his eyes betrayed him.

Luca gritted his teeth, a strained chuckle escaping his lips. "Knew you still had a soft spot for me."

Elijah was already moving, gun drawn. "Nathan—drop it. Now."

Nathan hesitated, his fingers twitching.

Dante's voice was like steel. "If you wanted him dead, you wouldn't have missed."

Lorenzo's men were closing in, gunfire still raging around them, but the only thing that mattered in that moment was the space between Nathan and Luca.

Nathan exhaled sharply. "You should have stayed away, Luca."

Luca coughed, blood on his lips. "And miss all this fun?"

Nathan clenched his jaw—but before he could say more, another round of bullets forced them apart.

"MOVE!" Dante barked, grabbing Elijah and pulling him toward cover.

Luca, bleeding but still smirking, vanished into the shadows.

Because for the first time, he wasn't sure if he wanted to.

Years Ago – The Line They Crossed

Nathan slammed Luca against the wall of his apartment, breathing hard. "Tell me why I shouldn't put a bullet in you right now."

Luca just smirked. "Because you don't want to."

Nathan's grip tightened. "You keep playing these games, and one day, I won't hesitate."

Luca leaned in, his voice low. "Then why do you keep hesitating now?"

The Cost of Betrayal