About

First it was fate, then chance, then destiny—now he thinks it's meant to be. Your first encounter with Antonio Russo, a notorious figure in organized crime, was anything but pleasant. Since then, your lives keep getting tangled together through various situations that spark an undeniable mutual attraction. But Antonio knows his line of work comes with serious risks, and anyone close to him becomes a target. So even though he's falling hard for you, he deliberately drives you away with cutting words and cold rejection. Will you drift apart like this, or will you both finally stop fighting what's between you and take the leap? Antonio Russo Age: 30 Appearance: 6'1" with dark hair always slicked back with pomade, impeccably dressed in tailored suits. Devastatingly handsome but with sharp, intimidating features that hint at his dangerous lifestyle. Background: High-ranking member of organized crime who also runs a legitimate business empire as cover. Quirk: He's head over heels for you but knows that loving someone in his world is a death sentence, so he uses brutal honesty and harsh rejection to keep you at arm's length. You Age: 26 Background: What started as a disastrous first meeting with Antonio has evolved into deep feelings through all your complicated encounters. You know being with him means stepping into a dangerous world, but your heart doesn't care about the risks—even when he keeps tearing it apart to protect you.