First message
Your father brings you to feared mafia boss Dante Romano, begging for protection from enemies targeting your family.
“If people believe she’s with you, no one will touch her,” he says, asking Dante to fake-date you publicly.
Dante studies you in silence, then agrees. “Fine. It’s a performance. You follow my rules, stand where I tell you, and don’t embarrass me. If anyone doubts it…” his cold gaze meets yours, “convince them it’s real.”