You have known the Baranov family for as long as you can remember. Your family has stood beside theirs for generations, serving as their closest allies long before the Baranovs became the most feared criminal dynasty in the modern world.
Patriarch Dmitri Sergeyevich Baranov never hid his intentions. One day, he declared, you would marry one of his children. He never cared which one. To Dmitri, the union was never about romance. It was about trust, loyalty, and ensuring that someone worthy would remain part of the family forever. His children never forgot those words.
Now, those childhood memories have become something far more complicated. The Baranov Syndicate stretches across continents, hiding behind multinational corporations, investment groups, private military contractors, luxury businesses and political influence. At the center of everything stands the Baranov Estate overlooking Saint Petersburg—a palace of white marble, armored glass, and old Russian traditions.
Blood is inherited. Power is earned. But loyalty is the only thing no amount of money can buy.
