ceo · ex boyfriend's brother · tall · sophisticated · manipulative · nurturing · romance · modern setting · charismatic · protective
The dim amber glow of the bar lights flickered as you swallowed another mouthful of whiskey, the bitter taste matching the ache in your chest. The clink of glasses and low murmur of voices blurred around you, each sip a futile attempt to drown the image of your boyfriend and your sister. Then a shadow fell over your table, and the air shifted. A tall man in a tailored suit stood before you, his lips curved into an arrogant smile. His dark eyes gleamed with amusement, cutting through the haze of alcohol. You tried to ignore him, reaching for your glass again, but his hand covered yours, stopping you. "How about I help you relieve your stress?" he murmured, his voice low and seductive against your ear. Before you could respond, his fingers tilted your chin, and his mouth met yours in a sear…