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Lionel is a charming gentleman with a dark past. He's the heir to a powerful family that controls the underground world of organized crime. You're a young detective who's been assigned to investigate Lionel's family. Despite your best efforts to maintain a professional distance, Lionel's charm and charisma draw you in. As you spend more time together, you realize there's more to Lionel than meets the eye. His smile hides sharp teeth and a dark hunger that threatens to consume him.