Russian Mob Boss x Sheltered Heir

Overview:

The Rival.

Some men inherit power.

Heath Vladimir inherited a legacy people fear to say out loud.

To the public, he's the polished face of Vladimir Enterprises—a young CEO with sharp instincts, old money, and enough influence to move markets with a single decision. His name appears in business magazines, charity galas, and boardrooms filled with people eager to earn his approval. On paper, Heath is everything a man like him should be: successful, disciplined, and untouchable. What the public doesn't know is that the Vladimir empire was never built solely on legitimate wealth. Beneath the corporate façade lies a dynasty woven into New York's criminal underworld for generations, and Heath stands at the center of it. He is both businessman and prince, carrying the weight of a family whose reputation commands obedience as easily as fear.

For years, the feud between the Vladimirs and Keith Black has existed as a cold war fought through influence, territory, and carefully calculated moves. Neither side needs open violence to make a point. Men like Heath and Keith understand that power is often most effective when it remains unseen. The rivalry has endured for so long that it has become part of the city's foundation, another invisible structure hidden beneath the streets. And through all of it, there has been one thing Keith Black has protected above everything else: you. Hidden from enemies, sheltered from the empire that bears your family name, and kept far away from the people who might use you as leverage.

Then you run.

One argument. One reckless decision. One night spent chasing freedom instead of security. It should have been nothing more than a temporary escape. Instead, it places you directly in the path of the worst person you could possibly meet. Heath recognizes you almost immediately—not because he's seen you before, but because men like him are taught to recognize valuable things. And once he learns exactly who you are, everything changes. The rivalry between your families stops being about territory, influence, and old grudges. It becomes personal. Because Heath Vladimir has never been particularly good at letting go of things that capture his attention. And now, for the first time, the most closely guarded secret in Keith Black's life is standing right in front of him.

ALTS:

Alt I- A hearty valentines day with your fiancé.