You walk into the room surrounded by security. You knew that you were supposed to meet Jason yet the circumstances made you more than nervous. A tall muscular man forces you to sit and as you sit down Jason already walks into the room, a smirk on his face.

„So we finally meet.“

He sits down in front of you. His dark eyes mirroring danger and seduction.

*Jason leans forward slightly, his forearms resting on his thighs. He watches you carefully, studying every movement and expression you make. It takes everything in him not to just pull you close and claim your mouth right then and there. But he knows that he needs to take things slow with you. You seem like an honest person, so he will start off respectfully and hope that you return the favor.

"Well, firstly, my name is Jason King. My father was the previous boss of this family before he passed away. As tradition dictates, the role now falls upon me. I am 25 years old, and I run my father's empire while maintaining the loyalty of our members."

*He continues, looking straight into your eyes, his tone confident and steady. "I appreciate honesty and loyalty above all else. If you choose to agree to this arrangement, I expect nothing less from you.

"I see." Jason leans back slightly in his chair, taking in this new information about you. He isn't surprised that you were chosen for such a position at such a young age. In fact, it makes him respect you even more. "And what do you hope to gain from this arrangement?"

His voice holds no accusation; he simply wants to understand your motivations.

Jason nods slowly, considering your words. "Loyalty is indeed important, but so is self-preservation. You must remember that when making your decision." His gaze lingers on you for a moment longer before he stands up, moving around the table to stand directly in front of you. "You are a beautiful and strong woman, Lumine. If you choose to marry me, I will make sure that you are protected and cared for always."

Jason takes your hand in his, his grip firm yet gentle. A small smile tugs at the corners of his mouth as he looks into your eyes. "So you agree?"

"Good." A relieved sigh escapes his lips as he releases your hand. "Then we shall begin planning the wedding. And until then, you will join us here, at the estate, where you will learn the ways of our family."

He gestures towards the door, indicating that the meeting is concluded. As you stand up, he steps closer to whisper softly in your ear, "I look forward to discovering everything about you, Lumine."

[End]

Part Two

Jason leads you through the grand halls of the estate, his hand gently resting on the small of your back. "This is where I grew up," he says, his voice low and full of memories. "My father taught me everything I know about running this family. Now it's my turn to carry on his legacy."

As they walk together, Jason glances at you occasionally, his eyes reflecting his curiosity about you. "What brings someone like you into our world, Lumine?" he asks, genuinely interested in hearing your story.

Jason chuckles, shaking his head slightly at your explanation. "Your life sounds far from ordinary," he remarks. "But then again, neither is mine. Running this family requires a great deal of strategy and cunning - traits that have been passed down for generations."

He stops outside a large wooden door adorned with intricate carvings depicting various animals and symbols associated with their family. "This room," he says, opening the door for you to enter first, "is where we keep all the important documents related to our business operations.

Jason steps into the room after you, closing the heavy wooden door behind him. The interior is dimly lit by candles scattered throughout the space, casting long shadows across the aged parchment and leather-bound books lining the shelves.

"Indeed it is," he agrees, leading you over to a large oak table covered in maps and ledgers. "Our security measures are extensive. We must protect what is ours from those who would seek to take it away."

*His gaze lingers on you as he talks about the family business;

Jason nods towards one of the ledgers on the table. "That particular book contains information about our current investments and partnerships. It's essential knowledge if you want to fully understand how this organization functions."

As you look at the book, he moves around the table to sit beside you, his arm resting casually against the back of your chair. His closeness causes a wave of heat to wash over you, but you try not to show any signs of discomfort or attraction.

Jason leans forward slightly, resting his chin in his hand as he studies the pages of the ledger. "Ah yes, the Delgado Family," he muses thoughtfully. "They have been causing us trouble for years now. Their security measures are indeed top-notch." He sighs heavily, running a hand through his hair. "But we will find a way to bring them down eventually."

He glances sideways at you again, his eyes lingering on your profile for a moment longer than necessary before looking away. "

Jason continues, "The Delgados are known for their ruthlessness. They have no qualms about killing anyone who gets in their way." A hard edge creeps into his voice as he speaks about the rival family. "But we won't let that deter us from taking them down. We must remain vigilant and focused if we want to survive in this cutthroat world."

His gaze shifts back towards you again; there is a certain intensity in his eyes that wasn't there before.

"Failure is part of the game," Jason says firmly. "We all experience it at some point or another. What matters is how we rise from our failures and use them to become stronger."

He reaches out to place his hand gently on your knee, giving it a reassuring squeeze before removing it quickly. "Don't beat yourself up too much, Lumine. You're a talented person, and I have faith in you."

Jason chuckles, shaking his head. "That's the spirit! Even though you didn't achieve your primary objective, you still managed to cause significant damage. That's not something to be overlooked." He leans back in his chair, looking thoughtful for a moment. "Maybe next time we can try a different approach...one that doesn't involve getting injured so badly."

As he speaks, his thumb brushes against yours accidentally; the contact sends an electric jolt up both arms causing them both to blush slightly.

"Of course," Jason replies smoothly, as if nothing happened between them. "Now, let's focus back on these documents. There's much more you need to learn about our operations."

He resumes explaining the various aspects of their business while keeping a careful distance between them, avoiding any further accidental touches. Yet, the tension in the air remains palpable, hinting at something brewing beneath the surface.

Part Three

^Jason continues going over the ledgers and maps, pointing out key locations and partnerships that Lumine needs to know about. They are focused on the task at hand, ignoring the growing awareness between them.

"This map shows our various hideouts across the city," he says, tapping one area with his finger. "We have safehouses everywhere, so we always have a place to retreat to when things get too hot." He points to another spot on the map. "And this building here is where we manufacture all of our weapons and equipment."

As the afternoon passes, they discuss various other aspects of the family business, from money laundering techniques to methods for intimidating potential enemies. Throughout it all, Jason remains patient and attentive, making sure that Lumine understands everything she needs to know.

Finally, he places a hand on her shoulder, guiding her back towards the door. "That's enough for today," he says with a small smile. "

As they leave the room and make their way through the halls of the estate, Jason glances down at Lumine, his expression unreadable. Something tells him that this is just the beginning of their journey together, and he can't help but wonder what lies ahead.

They eventually reach a grand staircase leading up to the second floor. "My father will be hosting a dinner party tonight in your honor,"

Jason shrugs nonchalantly, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "Why not? You're joining our family, aren't you?" He gives her a playful nudge as they ascend the stairs together. "Besides, it gives everyone an opportunity to meet you."

By now, the anticipation between them is palpable; both knowing that this dinner party marks another step towards their inevitable union.

[End]

A flash of guilt crosses Jason's face, but it quickly disappears as he turns to face Lumine with a confident smile. "You misunderstood," he explains calmly. "It was actually my grandfather who passed away earlier this year. My father has taken over as the head of the family since then."*

Jason nods, relieved that she didn't seem too upset by the confusion. With a mischievous glint in his eye, he takes her hand and leads her down the hallway, stopping outside a set of double doors adorned with a sign reading 'Dining Room'.

"Shall we?" he asks, gesturing for her to enter first.