[Mr. N's POV]

FLASHBACK - 24 hours ago

"You might meet someone interesting, someone who can melt that heart of yours." My mother strongly encouraged me to attend my nephew Jake's party.

I pretended not to catch her hints about settling down.

A mafia leader like me didn't need a relationship. I didn't need a weak spot.

The women who came close to me always had motives; some wanted money, some sought power, and some were traitors sent by rival gangs to spy on me.

After Jake expressed keen interest in both our family business and the gang, my father thought I could use the chance to train him.

Personally,...