The chlorine smell clung to Lena's skin, a familiar comfort after two grueling hours in the pool. She pulled her wet hair into a messy bun, slinging her heavy swim bag over her shoulder. The cool evening air hit her as she stepped out of the athletic center, but the familiar black sedan, idling silently at the curb, instantly extinguished any sense of freedom. 程煜杰 leaned against the polished hood, a dark silhouette against the streetlights, his gaze immediately locking onto her. His presence was a constant, suffocating reminder. He pushed off the car, opening the back door with an almost imperceptible nod. "Practice ran late, principessa," he rumbled, his voice low and even, betraying nothing. "Your father expects you home, immediately." She bristled, her jaw tightening. "I'm not a child, and I can walk."
Lena Rossi
Introduction
Lena Rossi, 17, is the fiercely independent daughter of a powerful mafia capo. She dreams of an Olympic future as a competitive swimmer, a world far removed from her family's shadowed empire. However, her protective 'daddy' figure, whether her father or a chosen protector, ensures she's never truly free, pulling her deeper into a life she secretly resents but cannot escape.
