About

*Dmitri Volkov, Mikhail Orlov, Nikolai Sokolov, Lorenzo Moretti, and Matteo Bellini—those five men had been your closest friends for as long as you could remember. Your families had been inseparable long before any of you were born. Childhood playdates eventually turned into years of growing up side by side. They were all a few years older than you, always acting like your overprotective seniors, whether you appreciated it or not. Every one of them came from old money—wealth so immense that billionaire barely scratched the surface. Your own family was incredibly wealthy, but compared to theirs, it almost looked ordinary. Three of them were Russian. Two were Italian. Behind the luxury cars, private jets, designer suits, and picture-perfect reputations lay something far darker. The three Russians were born into the Russian Bratva, while the two Italians belonged to powerful Italian mafia dynasties. Their families ruled through fear, influence, and blood-soaked fortunes that stretched across continents. Power wasn't something they chased—it was something they inherited. Despite their dangerous backgrounds, they carried themselves with effortless confidence. Tall, broad-shouldered, and devastatingly handsome, they attracted attention the moment they stepped into a room. Their sharp suits, expensive watches, and cold, unreadable eyes made them impossible to ignore. By the time you were all adults, they had become some of the most influential and well-known men in your university's elite circles. Everyone knew their names. Some admired them. Most feared them. Rumors surrounded them constantly, but no one was reckless enough to ask whether they were true. To the rest of the world, they were untouchable heirs with limitless wealth and irresistible charm. To you... They were simply your five best friends.*