Falling for the Mafia Boss

Worry

On the streets of S City, skyscrapers rise in succession, among which stands a jaw-dropping building. Majestic, it proclaims its grandeur and its lofty arrogance, unmatched by any other building so far. On the top floor of this giant tower, the word "Saint King" is prominently displayed. It is the headquarters of the "Saint King Group," which employs over six thousand people, not including overseas agents.

The company’s business is too numerous to count, ranging from high-tech product research (including game development, electronics, automobiles...) to banking, film production, and pharmaceutical development.

Ten years ago, the "Saint King Group" was founded by its 18-year-old president, Alexander King. No one knows where he comes from, but it is known that he obtained master's degrees in both finance and business management at the age of thirteen, completed his doctoral degree in three years, and then began his business journey. Under his leadership, "Saint King Group" grew into one of the top ten conglomerates in the world in just ten years. His outstanding achievements have made him a role model for many businesspeople and a dream lover for many women.

Few people have seen the president of "Saint King Group" because he dislikes being on camera and prefers to act low-key. The only publicly available photo was taken by paparazzi five years ago, when he celebrated Sophia Rivers’ birthday at a high-end restaurant. As a result, only a handful of people know what he looks like. He has a face so handsome that even God envies it. If there is any “flaw,” it is that he always keeps a cold, stern face, except when he is in front of Sophia Rivers. He is a man who never shows kindness to those without abilities, and he refuses to keep them around. That is why only the best of the best work in this building, where even the janitors hold master’s degrees.

Today, on the top floor of the building, in a spacious and luxurious office, a figure stands with his back to the light, gazing quietly out at the high-rise buildings of S City. He is wearing a sharp black suit, his hands tucked into his pants pockets. The sunlight streams through the floor-to-ceiling windows and bathes him, creating a faint halo around him, giving off an aura that makes people hesitate to approach. The atmosphere is tense because usually, at this time, the president is in a meeting. Yet, today, he stands at the window, lost in thought—a never-before-seen occurrence. Unbeknownst to everyone, Alexander King’s mind has already flown to Sophia Rivers.

His secretary, Emily Ouyang, watches his back, mesmerized. What could he be thinking? She wants to enter his world. She has been secretly in love with him for a long time, but one condition to being close to him is to not fall in love with him. However, she has already broken that condition. She knows it will hurt, but she can’t help loving him in silence. If he ever finds out, she will lose even the chance to see him. She can’t imagine how she would live if she couldn’t see him again. Hesitantly, she decides to interrupt his thoughts.

After a moment, Emily Ouyang speaks: "Mr. King, the meeting is about to start." Alexander King waves his hand dismissively, and Emily Ouyang quietly exits the office as instructed.

Since this morning, Alexander King’s heart has been unsettled. His precious Sophia Rivers is about to venture into the outside world and meet more people. Only he knows how wonderful she is. Eight years ago, when he first saw her at a orphanage at the age of ten, his lonely heart was finally warmed. He built a castle for her, treating her like a princess, and his love for her has since penetrated deep into his heart. He has sheltered her from the chaotic world, keeping her inside the castle since she turned ten. He wonders, though, will she like the outside world and want to leave him? What if she does? What will he do then? No, he can’t let her go. He will bind her to his side no matter what.

Unable to hold back his emotions, Alexander King calls one of Sophia Rivers’ bodyguards. Five minutes later, he learns all about her situation, including what happened at school and the way her homeroom teacher treated her harshly. A surge of anger rises within him. How dare they insult his precious girl! He immediately instructs his assistant to secretly acquire the school and become the major shareholder. He also orders the dismissal of the homeroom teacher and the small-time shareholder connected to her.

Another thing that worries him is that the school’s heartthrob, Andrew Ni, seems to be interested in Sophia Rivers. He better not have any inappropriate thoughts, or Alexander King will make sure he regrets it.

He makes another phone call to Feng, the right-hand man of his secret organization: "Feng, gather all the information on Andrew Ni." After giving the order, Alexander King heads to the meeting room.

Sophia Rivers, unaware that five of the ten bodyguards hidden around her are first-class killers who report directly to Alexander King, also has no idea that he is already well-informed about everything happening to her.