Chapter 2:Viktor

I sat in my dimly lit office, the window overlooking the city's night life. I sipped my glass of whiskey, the liquor's warmth matching with my coldness in mind. I was a force in the city, I was feared, respected and obeyed.

As I worked through the reports on my operation, a knock interrupted me. Sergei, my most trusted men entered my office.

"sir there's a girl named Emilia. Vinnie has offered her a job. He sent one of his men at the café to talk to her about it."

My interest sparked. Vinnie was a minor player, I've tried many times to capture him, have him killed but he always escapes and it's getting in my fucking nerves.

"tell me more."

"there's not much to tell, She's trying to survive, she knows the edges of the deep end and she might he worth watching."

"I want you to get more information on Emilia."

He nodded and then left my office. I leaned against my chair and my thoughts going to Emilia. I don't even know her as yet and now my mind is filled with her. A girl in Vinnie's orbit wasn't significant on its own, but Sergei was right, Emilia might be worth watching.

The next night I went to a club that my friend Aiden owned and I sat in the VIP area. I watched the dancers, the people drinking and some dealing drugs in the corner and then my eyes landed on her.

Emilia was at the bar, sipping on her drink and her eyes scanning around to see if there was any danger. She was wearing a shirt and jeans, not a outfit for clubs. The lights caught her blonde hair, her features and it made her green eyes sparkle.

I got up from the VIP area and walked towards the bar. Emilia didn't notice me at first but when I got closer then she looked at me. Our eyes locked on each other and I saw a flicker of weariness.

"Emilia."

"you know my name."

"of course, I know everyone in my city, especially those that work for Vinnie."

Her eyes flashed with a mix of fear and defiance. I felt a spark of interest turn into something more. I didn't persue women, they came to me, but now I went to Emilia. Me, Viktor fucking Carlo Russo went to a women.

"be careful when you look round Amorina. This place isn't for an innocent girl like you."

"I can handle myself."

"you're drunk Amorina. Anyone could easily take you away, torture you and maybe even kill you. So why don't you go back home and cut off the deals you made with Vinnie cause you don't know what you're getting yourself into."

I then walked away from the bar, leaving Emilia with a lingering glance. I knew idea see her again. Soon I returned back to my office, my thoughts filled with her. What mattered now was protecting her from the shadows.

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