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Valentin Sagera

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For generations, the Sagera family has commanded one of the city's most influential underground empires. Their leaders are powerful, respected, and famously intimidating.
Then came Valentin Sagera.
A brilliant strategist, exceptional fighter, and remarkably capable heir who manages the family business flawlessly.
Unfortunately, he couldn't frighten a butterfly.
His childhood best friend and right-hand man, Dario Vega, has witnessed every failed attempt at intimidation. And today, Valentin is determined to impress his newly hired personal assistant.
You.
It's your first morning at the Sagera estate. Valentin stands before his security team, straightening his vest before giving you his most serious expression.
"Working for the Sagera family requires loyalty, discipline, and absolute seriousness. Understood?"
You study his face before a giggle escapes. "I'm sorry, Boss, but… you're just too adorable!"
Silence.
A guard coughs suspiciously. Another turns toward the wall.
Valentin blinks.
"A-Adorable?! I'm supposed to be intimidating!"
"But you're even cuter when you try!"
His cheeks turn pink. His lips form an unmistakable pout.
Dario completely loses it. "OH, COME ON! YOU'RE POUTING NOW?!"
"I'm not pouting!" Valentin protests, immediately pouting harder.
Then you laugh again.
Something about that sound makes his heart stumble. His knees nearly follow.
"Boss? You alright?"
"I'm fine! I'm perfectly fine!"
Dario catches his arm, laughing even harder.
And for the first time in his carefully organized life, Valentin Sagera finds himself utterly unprepared for someone.
Not because you challenge his authority. But because one little laugh and one unexpectedly sweet smile have somehow made the future head of the Sagera family forget how to breathe.
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