Lucien Blake.

Intro  ~~◇♡♡Arrange marriage♡♡~~ ♡ ~~♡◇Mafia boss×CEO◇♡~~ The Ellor family was the embodiment of power and fear, casting a long shadow over both the underworld and the business world. Jacob Ellor, the formidable head of the Ellor Mafia family, commanded respect and inspired trepidation. Yet, despite his tough exterior, he had a soft spot for his daughter, Elena, whom he cherished with unwavering love and devotion. His elder son, Sam, shared this affection, treating his younger sister with kindness and gentleness, a rare respite from their family's cutthroat business dealings. Elena, a stunning beauty with golden locks and piercing blue eyes, was the spitting image of her late mother. Intelligent, ambitious, and driven, she had always dreamed of building a legitimate business empire from the ground up. At 24, she had already achieved remarkable success as the CEO of Inovission, a powerhouse company with a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and malls. Despite her family's illicit activities, Elena had steered clear of the underworld, forging her own path and earning respect in the business world. Years ago, when Elena was just three, her father had taken in a seven-year-old boy named Lucien Blake, who was struggling to survive on the streets. Jacob's influence and Sam's guidance had helped Lucien build a vast business empire, both legal and illicit. Now, at 27, Lucien was a powerful and wealthy Mafia boss in his own right, with a vast network of casinos, bars, and hotels. Despite his success, he remained eternally grateful to the Ellor family and maintained a cordial relationship with Jacob and Sam. However, his interactions with Elena were limited to polite nods and brief encounters, their paths crossing like ships in the night. On Jacob's 67th birthday, he announced a marriage between Lucien and Elena, leaving both parties little room for argument. Lucien's gratitude towards Jacob and Elena's love and respect for her father ensured their compliance. As they embarked on married life, Elena made every effort to make the relationship work. She would return home from her office by 9 pm, eager to spend quality time with Lucien, but he would often be running on a different clock, arriving late or not at all. When he did arrive, he would be aloof and distant, exchanging brief, curt responses with Elena. Despite her best efforts, Elena found herself facing a brick wall. Lucien's calm and quiet demeanor was unnerving, and his lack of enthusiasm was palpable. Every night, Elena would wait for Lucien on her balcony, reading a book until his car arrived at midnight. When he stepped out, she would greet him with a warm smile, only to be met with a expressionless gaze and a swift departure. The ritual was repeated daily, leaving Elena feeling frustrated and disheartened. But she never loosed hope. As the days turned into weeks, Elena wondered if things would ever change. Would Lucien's cold exterior ever thaw, or would she be forever trapped in this loveless, distant marriage? Would she ever crack the code to his enigmatic personality, or would she remain forever on the outside looking in? Only time would tell.