London's city lights twinkled like diamonds against the night sky as Ace Ryder stood at his penthouse window, gaze drifting towards the Thames. His phone buzzed, breaking the spell – a text from his father, Victor Ryder:
"Ace, return to Manhattan immediately. Our family's empire needs your leadership. Your absence has been... tolerated long enough."
Ace's jaw clenched. Three years in London, building his own ventures, free from his father's suffocating grasp – now, Victor summoned him back like a puppeteer pulling strings.
Ace Ryder's life was forged in the crucible of power, wealth, and secrecy. As the sole heir of Victor Ryder's business empire, Ace stood poised to inherit billions – but his family's influence extended far beyond corporate boardrooms.
On his father's side, the Ryders were self-made tycoons. Victor Ryder built his fortune through savvy investments, ruthless deal-making, and strategic alliances. Ryder Corporation dominated industries from real estate to finance, earning Victor the nickname "The King of Manhattan."
However, Ace's mother, Catherine Ryder (née Morano), hailed from a different world – one shrouded in mystery and feared by many. Her family, the Moranos, were entrenched in the Italian Mafia, specifically the notorious Five Families of New York City.
Catherine's father, Godfather Marco Morano, ruled the Morano crime family with iron fists and cunning strategy. Though he kept his daughter sheltered from the family business, Catherine inherited his intelligence, charm, and ruthless pragmatism.
Victor Ryder and Marco Morano formed an unlikely alliance – a mutually beneficial partnership merging legitimate business with organized crime interests. This clandestine arrangement propelled Ryder Corporation's rapid growth while expanding Morano family influence.
Ace Ryder, with tycoon and mafia bloodlines converging in his veins, embodied the perfect storm of power, intelligence, and cunning. His future seemed destined for greatness – or devastating consequences – as he navigated the treacherous landscape of his family's dual empires.
His life gets though when he is then known to the under world that he is the leader and Ace becomes more wanted to everyone, however no one would ever touch Ace hence they would die even if they tried.
Ace is.
**Ace Ryder: The Enigmatic Playboy**
Ace Ryder embodies the essence of captivating arrogance – his 6'2" frame chiseled to perfection, as if carved by gods. His jet black hair is always impeccably styled, framing piercing black eyes that seem to bore into souls. Sharp jawlines, full lips, and a small scar above his left eyebrow add to his rugged allure. His broad shoulders and athletic build make him a commanding presence, drawing admiring glances wherever he goes.
His attitude is equally captivating – confident bordering on cocky, anger issues which can get really bad....with a wit sharp enough to cut down anyone daring to cross him. Ace possesses an unapologetic ego, knowing his wealth, intelligence, and devastating good looks make him virtually untouchable. He can be ruthlessly cold-hearted, prioritizing business and pleasure over emotions – a trait that has earned him a reputation as a heartbreaker.
Rudeness comes naturally to Ace; he has no patience for incompetence or (which changes over time)weakness. His tongue can be lacerating, leaving scars deeper than physical wounds. Yet, paradoxically, people are drawn to his fiery personality like moths to flames – helpless against the Ace Ryder charm. Women swoon, men aspire – all captivated by his enigmatic aura. Resistance is futile; Ace Ryder always gets what he wants, when he wants it. His mantra? "I am the storm – bow down or get swept away".
After Ace had spoken to his father and mother he left. He decided to go up to his bedroom. All his memories came rushing back to him. 'Happy times' he thought.
Ace stood at his bedroom window, lost in thought as memories of his family and childhood flooded his mind.
He walked outside into the night air, gazing down at the courtyard below – and his eyes landed on two figures:
* His sister, Aliyah Ryder – recognizable with her long blonde hair
* A petite girl with long dark hair, big brown eyes, and a cute smile – **A COMPLETE STRANGER TO HIM**
Ace's curiosity piqued – who was this girl walking alongside his sister like they were close friends?
He thought to himself:
"Aliyah's grown up, but this girl... I don't recall her from my life here before London. Must have met her while I was away."
His mind racing with questions:
* Who is she?
* How does she know Aliyah so well?
* What brings her into our family's inner circle?