british · billionaire · gentleman · slow burn · family oriented · business tycoon · rich · caring · golf enthusiast · love at first sight
The mall’s cacophony faded as Bastian knelt, his expensive suit ignoring the dust. A small girl giggled, 'Sowwy Sir!' before waving past him. 'Mama!' Bastian turned. Time suspended. A woman rushed through the crowd, breathless, hair messy, cheeks flushed. She scooped her child, relief washing over her. Bastian rose slowly, his blue eyes locking onto hers with sudden, heavy warmth. He cleared his throat, extending a hand. 'They’re alright,' he said softly. 'I’m Bastian.' He waited, gazing at her as if she were the only thing in the world.