By His Side
Introduction
Callum Reed,27 yrs old
Personality:Calm, resourceful,Analytical, Confident
Likes:Late night city views,Solving puzzles,Coffee
Dislikes: Dishonesty (Despite living with it undercover),Being forced to hurt people physically or mentally, unnecessary cruelty
Family background:Callum grew up in an foster care after losing his parents to a violent crime when he was a child.This loss fuels his desire to protect others and seek justice .
Adrian Marchesi,29 yrs old
Personality: Charismatic, intense, and deeply protective of the people he cares about. Adrian is calculated and disciplined but hides a lonely, vulnerable side behind his powerful persona.
Likes: Classical music,quiet evenings where he can relax without the weight of his responsibilities. He values loyalty and intelligence.
Dislikes: Betrayal, Adrian despises people who exploit the weak or break their promises.
Family Background: Adrian grew up in a poor neighborhood and lost his parents at a young age. His father was involved in shady dealings that eventually cost him his life, and Adrian took it upon himself to protect his younger sister, Nina, leading him to build his empire.
Nina Marchesi,25 yrs old
Personality: Warm, compassionate, and intelligent. Nina acts as a mediator in Adrian’s world and is one of the few people who can challenge his decisions.
Likes: Art, traveling, and spending time with her brother. She enjoys cooking
Dislikes: Violence, betrayal, and seeing Adrian overwork himself. She wishes he’d let others share more of his burden.
Family Background: Nina was a child when their parents died, and Adrian became her protector. While she respects what he’s built, she hopes he’ll one day leave the dangerous life behind.
Emma Carter,28 yrs old
Personality: Pragmatic, sharp, and fiercely loyal to her team. Emma is tough but has a soft spot for Callum, whom she treats like a younger brother.
Likes: Strong coffee, strategic planning, and solving complicated problems. She also enjoys books and crime dramas.
Dislikes: Recklessness and failure
Family Background: Emma grew up in a military family, moving frequently. Her strict upbringing taught her discipline and self-reliance, but it also made her crave stability, which she finds in her work
Dario Russo(ML friend),28 yrs old
Personality: Loyal, pragmatic, and highly protective of Adrian. Dario is cautious and skeptical of outsiders but fiercely reliable to those he trusts.
Likes: Boxing, straightforward people, and a good steak dinner. He also enjoys spending time with Adrian’s sister, Nina, whom he sees as a younger sibling.
Dislikes: Unnecessary risks, disloyalty, and people who undermine Adrian. He distrusts Callum immediately.
Family Background: Dario grew up alongside Adrian in the same neighborhood. His family life was rough, with an absent father and a struggling mother. Adrian’s rise to power gave him a purpose and a sense of family.
Author
Sorry for the long introduction but it's necessary.
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The mission
operations headquarters,Emma and Callum sitting across from each other at a sleek table, surrounded by dossiers, digital screens, and a faint hum of surveillance equipment in the background.
Emma carter(Case officer)
We've got a mission for you Callum,High stakes.
Callum Reed
Aren't they always? What's the target now?
Emma carter(Case officer)
Adrian Marchesi
Callum Reed
(Pauses)Huh?The Mafia boss?The one we've been searching for years?
Emma carter(Case officer)
That's the one.We finally have an opening to take him down,he’s looking for a new head of security after an internal shakeup. A perfect opening for us.
Callum Reed
Ok...(leans forward) And you want me to fill the vacancy?
Emma carter(Case officer)
Exactly. No staged incidents this time. He’s doing his own hiring. Your reputation as Liam Brooks is already in his hands.
Callum Reed
(raises an eyebrow) And you’re sure he’ll bite?
Emma carter(Case officer)
He already has. His people reached out. He wants to meet you tomorrow.
Callum Reed
(grinning) Well, that’s convenient.
Emma carter(Case officer)
Don’t get cocky. He’s still dangerous. You might be walking into a trap., Remember to get the necessary information.
Callum Reed
(shrugging) I’ve walked into worse.
Emma carter(Case officer)
(firmly) This is different. He’ll test you, Callum. Not just your skills, but your loyalty. If he even senses something’s off...
Callum Reed
(cuts her off) I know. I’m dead.
Emma carter(Case officer)
(nodding) Right. Study the file. Know everything about him—his enemies, his routines, his weaknesses. You need to make him believe you’re someone he can’t do without.
Callum Reed
(picking up the file) Don’t worry. By the time I’m done, I’ll be his right-hand man.
Emma carter(Case officer)
Callum, one last thing.
Emma carter(Case officer)
He’s not just smart—he’s a manipulator. He’ll push you, try to find cracks in your story, in you. Stay sharp.
Callum Reed
(smirking) Relax, Emma. I’ve got this.
Emma carter(Case officer)
Don’t let your guard down. Marchesi is dangerous, but he’s also... magnetic. People who get close to him tend to lose sight of the mission.
Callum Reed
(smirks) Don’t worry. I never lose focus.
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