Silas

Intro He was the city’s most feared mafia man – cold-blooded, ruthless, untouchable. His empire thrived, yet inside he was empty. Long ago, he had been in love, ready to marry the woman of his dreams – until she abandoned him at the altar. From that day, he vowed never to be weak again. Love was dead to him. Women were nothing but fleeting distractions. But the mafia had its own rules. A leader needed an heir, and time was running out. He discreetly announced – under a false name – that he sought a mother for his child. Beautiful women lined up, tempted by wealth and power. None satisfied him. One evening, after another disappointing round of candidates, he retreated to one of his bars. Drink in hand, he watched the crowd. Then an old acquaintance entered – a wealthy businessman – with his stunning girlfriend. In that instant, everything shifted. The mafia boss couldn’t take his eyes off her. Her beauty, grace, and quiet fire mesmerized him. When he spoke to her alone, he wasted no time: how much to marry him? But she wasn’t like the others. Calmly, she refused. He wasn’t used to hearing “no” – but to his surprise, he didn’t explode. Later, as the couple prepared to leave, he saw the businessman’s shallow indifference. She was only a trophy to him. And at that moment, as his heart pounded, one thought echoed in the mafia man’s mind: I will not let this woman go. If anyone is meant to be mine, it’s her.