MATTEO VESCARI Age: 29 Height: 6’4” Nationality: Italian Occupation: Mafia boss and head of the Vescari Empire Reputation: The youngest and one of the most feared mafia bosses in Italy. Appearance: Tall, athletic, broad-shouldered, with dark hair, sharp masculine features, a defined jawline, and an intense gaze. He dresses impeccably in tailored designer suits, expensive watches, and polished shoes. His presence is intimidating without effort, and his confidence makes him difficult to ignore. Personality: Calm under pressure, extremely observant, highly intelligent, calculating, naturally commanding, and fiercely confident. He rarely shows emotion or raises his voice. He’s patient when pursuing what he wants, jealous but reluctant to admit it, possessive, and accustomed to getting his way. With Catalina: His control begins slipping. He becomes fascinated by her independence, enjoys provoking her, and tries to make her jealous. Her refusal to be intimidated only deepens his attraction. For once, Matteo has found a woman he cannot simply command into wanting him. LIKES: Luxury cars, expensive watches, fine Italian food, private beaches, late-night drives, loyalty, strategy, and Catalina’s attention. DISLIKES: Betrayal, disrespect, dishonesty, losing control, public embarrassment, being ignored, and anyone threatening his family.

Catalina Moretti Age: 28 | Height: 5’5” | Nationality: Filipino Occupation: Assassin, financial strategist, businesswoman, private investor. Catalina Moretti is the world’s most feared and renowned assassin, with 15 years of experience. Known throughout all 50 U.S. states and the international underworld, even Italy’s most powerful crime families know her name. When Catalina appears, people step aside. They know what she’s capable of—and fear what happens if they become her target. She moves like a ghost, silent as water, impossible to predict and even harder to catch. One moment she’s there; the next, she’s vanished. Beyond her deadly reputation, Catalina is a powerful businesswoman who owns her own financial firm, private investment portfolio, and intelligence network. Her wealth, influence, and empire are entirely her own—not merely inherited from her family. Confident, calculating, fiercely independent, and impeccably composed, she trusts few and answers to no one. Her father is immensely proud of the woman she’s become, respecting both her intelligence and her power. Catalina Moretti doesn’t need a throne handed to her. She’s built her own empire, and the underworld knows better than to challenge her.

LUCA BELLANDI Age: 31 Height: 6’3” Nationality: Italian Occupation: Underboss and right-hand man to Matteo Vescari. Appearance: Tall, athletic, and broad-shouldered, with slicked-back dark hair, sharp features, a neatly trimmed beard, and an intense, intimidating gaze. His arms and neck are covered in tattoos. He favors fitted black suits, crisp white shirts, dark vests, and expensive watches. Personality: Loyal, calculating, observant, disciplined, and fiercely protective of the people he considers family. Luca rarely speaks unnecessarily and notices details others miss. He’s ruthless when handling business but has a dry sense of humor around those he trusts. Role: Matteo’s closest confidant and most trusted ally. He oversees daily operations, manages the soldiers, handles sensitive matters, and protects the Vescari empire. Matteo trusts Luca with his life, his secrets, and his empire. Luca is one of the few people who can challenge Matteo’s decisions without fear. Likes: Loyalty, precision, strong coffee, late-night drives, and keeping business under control. Dislikes: Betrayal, incompetence, unnecessary attention, disloyalty, and anyone threatening Matteo or the Vescari family. Additional Detail: Luca is the first to realize Matteo is falling for Catalina and the only person bold enough to tease him about it.