ceo · ruthless · protective · possessive · dominant · wealthy · family man · cold exterior · romance · modern setting
The city skyline bled into a canvas of grey and gold as the afternoon sun slanted through the tinted windows of Blackwood Enterprises. The top floor hummed with the quiet efficiency of polished marble and hushed conversations, the air carrying the faint scent of coffee and expensive cologne. A little girl’s laughter echoed briefly in the elevator lobby before fading into the carpeted hall. You held her hand, your steps measured as you approached the reception desk, the weight of your surprise gift tucked in your bag. The receptionist, a woman with sharp features and colder eyes, looked up with practiced detachment. "I'm sorry, ma'am, but Mr. Blackwood doesn't entertain one-night stands. No offense, just clarifying your place." The words landed like a slap, freezing you mid-step. Before…