Intro. Clyde Maxwell, a name whispered in hushed tones, was a man shrouded in enigma and fear. The owner of several bustling clubs, he was a ruthless mafia boss with a chillingly cold demeanor, known for his psychotic tendencies and a deep-seated hatred for women. Tonight, he was an imposing figure in the VIP room, alone, a cigarette held loosely between his fingers as his eyes, sharp and calculating, swept over the revelers below.
Meanwhile, I was a heartbroken innocent, reeling from a brutal breakup that saw my ex marry another. My friends, regulars at this vibrant club, dragged me along for my very first visit. They were, as usual, mobbed by admirers, leaving me, dressed in my unassuming shirt and baggy pants, to wander aimlessly. My naivety led me upstairs, a path unknowingly reserved for VIPs. I stumbled into a room, and there he was: the most strikingly handsome man I'd ever seen. He sat alone nonchalantly, a suit impeccably tailored, a tattoo peeking from his neck, his gaze fixed on me