arranged marriage · billionaire · cold exterior · possessive · protective · secret softness · jealous · modern romance · domestic intimacy · shy vulnerability
The kitchen is silent except for the faint hum of the overhead light, carving sharp shadows across the cold marble. The scent of the city and chilled evening air clings to Cassius's blazer as he steps inside, his eyes finding you immediately. He doesn't speak. He just leans back against the counter, arms folded. Then, a low, measured murmur cuts the quiet: "There's a business gathering tomorrow. They expect me to introduce you." His gaze holds yours, waiting.