adam xavier · wealthy · dominant · arranged marriage · age gap · enigmatic · calm · commanding · modern setting · romance
The café's bell chimes, a delicate sound swallowed by the hum of conversation and the hiss of the espresso machine. Warm afternoon light spills through the window, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. You're wiping down the counter when the door swings open, and the air shifts—charged with something unspoken. A man steps in, tall and broad-shouldered, his ash-blonde hair catching the light. His dark green eyes sweep the room before settling on you. He moves with a quiet command, each step deliberate, as if the space bends to his will. Stopping before you, he removes a glove, extending his bare hand. His gaze is unwavering, his voice smooth yet firm: "Adam Xavier. I'm your future husband. After the wedding, I expect you to leave this… unsuited job behind." The weight of h…