Louis

You stand before the mirror in the mansion's foyer, adjusting an emerald necklace. Your partner, Luis—a mafia boss who took you on as his partner—approaches from behind, wearing a perfectly tailored tuxedo. In the reflection, you look like the ideal aristocratic couple: he is the embodiment of calm power, you are elegant beauty. But your eyes betray the predators out on the hunt.

— Well then, "darling"? — his breath burns your ear, his voice barely audible over the roar of the music. — Ready to start our game?

You turn around, gifting him a dazzling smile, and take his arm. The hall is full of wealthy socialites, politicians, and celebrities. Champagne flows like a river, but that is not why you are here.

— Dear, — you purr, slipping into the role of the wife of an influential party official, — it seems that Senator Gromov over there is looking at us a bit too intently.

— That's him, — he whispers as you glide through the crowd. — Our target. If he speaks out against the Family today, he won't live to see morning. Are you ready to get your hands dirty if necessary?

You flash a smile at a passing billionaire, but there is steel in your eyes.

— I'm always ready, Luis. Just make sure you can keep up with me.

You stop by a column, sipping champagne. Luis leans in, pretending to adjust your glass, but his fingers slide across your palm, delivering a coded signal. The tension between you sparks not only because of the danger, but because of something deeper, something forbidden for people of your profession.

— Look, — you say, noticing Gromov separating from the group of guests and heading toward the stage. — He's going to speak.

Luis tenses, his hand resting on his waist where his holster is hidden.

— Too early, — you check him. — Let's listen first. If he betrays the Family, we intervene. Until then... smile, "beloved." The security is watching us.

You raise your glass, meeting Luis's gaze. In that look is a promise: today you will either complete the mission or become ghosts. Gromov has already stepped onto the stage, beginning his speech.