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AUTHOR'S POV

It was 6 a.m.

The soft morning light spilled through the tall, sheer curtains, casting golden ribbons across the marbled floor. The silence of the estate was broken only by the slow hum of the wind outside — calm, but never too far from storm.

In the center of the sprawling room lay a king-sized bed, the sheets slightly tangled, the air still warm from sleep.

A low groan escaped the man lying there —
broad shoulders shifting as he stretched his muscular frame, the blanket sliding just enough to reveal the ink that wrapped his skin like warpaint.
He let out a long yawn, running a hand through his dark, tousled hair.

But before he could move further,
the massive mahogany door creaked open.

And then — silence fell again.

A sleek shadow padded across the floor.

A panther.
Deep blue-black in color, its fur shimmered under the sunlight like obsidian velvet.
Eyes sharp, almost intelligent — it walked with the confidence of a king, because it belonged to one.

The moment the man saw it, a rare smile tugged at his lips.
Not warm.
But real.

"You're late, AIKO," he murmured, voice still heavy with sleep yet edged with authority.

The panther didn't growl — it simply blinked slowly, as if unimpressed.

He chuckled, sitting up, his sculpted torso rising from the sheets like carved stone.

Zane Vitale.

Notorious. Untouchable. Feared across borders.

The kind of man who didn't wake up —
he rose like an empire rebuilding itself every morning.

                                                                                 (AIKO)

"Good morning, Aiko," I murmured.

The moment my voice touched the air, the panther's ears perked up.
Within seconds, he leapt onto the bed and into my lap like a spoiled child — all muscle and grace.

He nuzzled against my bare chest, deep purrs vibrating through his massive body.
I ran a hand over his sleek head, and for a brief moment... the world outside didn't exist.

The empire.
The blood.
The betrayal.

Just me... and Aiko.

By 6:15, I was on my feet again.
My day had no room for laziness — kings don't get to rest.

I padded barefoot across the cold floor, poured fresh meat into Aiko's stainless steel bowl, and watched him eat in measured silence.

Then I turned toward my private gym — a space built beneath the estate, isolated, soundproof, and designed to destroy weakness.

3 hours.
No less.

My muscles burned.
My knuckles bled — just the way I liked it.
Control wasn't given. It was earned — rep after rep, strike after strike, breath after breath.

No distractions.
No mercy.

By the time I emerged from the gym, sweat clung to my skin, veins pumped beneath my tattoos like reminders of what I've survived.

I walked straight to my bathroom — ice-cold shower, no steam, no softness — and stood beneath it until my mind was sharper than the blade I kept beside my bed.

And just like that I was ready

                                                                   (HIS LOOK)

After saying bye to aiko and instrusting ms. sayla (maid) to to take care of him . She is a nice lady she  take care of my penthouse and aiko in my absence

I sat in my Mercedes-Benz S-Class  and started driving as I like to drive myself rather than to stay dependent on someone else for drive

                                                                         (HIS CAR)

I reached office and gave the key to park and I entered inside

As I entered the chatting stopped and they straightened their posture , greeted me and I gave them a nod and they got back to their work from chatting cause they knew I don't like all these during working hours . I reached my cabin which in on 40th floor which is only for me as I like to be in my  private space

As I sat down my PA approached me

"Good morning sir" he greeted me 

I gave him a slight nod and asked for "Today's schedule" in cold voice

He started "Yes sir "

"Today you have a meeting with ........"

"And sir someone from intern tried to steal the passwords "

My eyes darkened he continued "We have caught him , he is in basement"

"Okay , I will deal with him after meeting"

"Anything more Mr. Petrov"

"No sir"

"You are dissmissed"

After completing meetings , presentations and all other office stuffs I made my way to basement as I arrrived I saw my most trusted men Andrew from mafia torturing  a young man 

As I made my way andrew greeted me to which I gave a slight nod and asked 

"Did he opened his mouth"

"No boss working on it"

"Let me handle " he gave a nod and stand aside

I made my view clear and told the boy in cold tone

"See I don't have patience level as andrew so answer me correctly or else get ready for heel and trust me I will make you see it by different ways" he gave a nod quivering

"So 1st question" I annouced

"What were you doing there with the passwords?"

He shaked his head and said trembling "No-no I- not do-ing some-thing"

"Tchh.. Wrong answer"

I signaled andrew through eyes and he pull off his nais roughly

He screamed "Ahhhhh no ple-ase do-n't I will- te-ll yo-u"

"Tccchh  Always late anyways everyone needs a demo" I said with a smirk

"Okay now truth or this was just a demo"

"I-was asked-to stea-l the inf-ormation and-give-i-t to- them I really don't know anything else I had done all this for my family " he said fumbling in a rasped voice

"Who asked ? " I asked him in neutral voice which intimidated him more

"D-dante Ro-mano" I nodded and looked up at andrew and he also nodded and explained me

"Yes boss , he is also causing problems in drug dealings"

"Firstly he proposed for partnership which we rejected the he is pulling stunts"

"He is trying to steal informations from some time and failed"

"And I found out that he is also involved in Human trafficking "

"Although we warned him but he ignored" he completed

"Oh I see everyone wants to be next ZANE VITALE " I said with a smirk

"Let's meet him tomorrow unannounced let's see what he can do" I said getting up

"Ok boss I will prepare " andrew said with a nod and informed me about other deals

I gave him brief instructions and leaved the basement and got into car 

Just then my phone ringed I answered

"Hi mom" I said

"What mom you were coming today for dinner na" mom said in said voice from other side

"Hey hey don't be sad a work came at last minute so that's why I couldn't made it "

"I will come tommorow promise by hook or crook " I said coaxing up

"Okay I understand" she said with a smile which I can see from here 

"Okay bye I am really so tired there were back to back meetings"

"Bye bye"

I reached home and as usual aiko was waiting  as usual as it is his routine I reached for him and ruffled his hairs got freshed up and heated the food placed by ms. sayla , she goes to home by the time I reach home as I usually come late and today was nothing special just me , my loneliness and my aiko after getting fresh I peacefully eated with aiko in my lap then went to sleep 

The next morning was as usual but today I was feeling that something good is about to happen 

I reached for my car and found andrew there to whom I gave him a nod and he informed

"Boss everything is ready "

"Okay" saying this I sat in my Lexus LX600 

"Let's meet you Mr. Dante Romano"

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