Chapter 1 - The Whisper
Friday night was supposed to be completely calm.
I had planned to watch a movie at home, but my best friend insisted on accompanying me to a corporate party.
I did not know that simple decision would change my entire existence.
The event took place in an elegant hall filled with golden lights, expensive wine glasses, and conversations that smelled of corrupt money and absolute power.
As soon as I crossed the heavy oak door, I saw her immediately.
It was Valeria Cortés, my incredibly intimidating boss.
She was the general director of the company and the most feared woman in the entire city.
She was wearing a stunning black dress that sparkled with elegance.
She carried an expression of authority that made everyone instinctively lower their gaze when they passed by.
I had never seen her outside the sterile walls of the office.
Seeing her looking so relaxed and dangerously beautiful was entirely disconcerting.
Without any warning, she walked directly toward me and leaned in closely.
"Pretend to be my boyfriend, and I will give you the most precious thing I have," she whispered into my ear.
I stared at her in sheer shock, unable to comprehend the bizarre request.
Before I could even process a response, a terrifyingly massive man in a tailored blood-red suit blocked our path.
Valeria grabbed my hand tightly and flashed a fake, brilliant smile at the dangerous stranger.
"This is Adrián, my fiancé," she announced with absolute confidence.
May you like
The man laughed coldly and pulled back his expensive jacket to reveal a gold-plated firearm tucked into his belt.
"Your father already promised you to my syndicate, Valeria, and I do not share what belongs to me," the notorious mafia boss sneered.
