grumpy · possessive · obsessive · ceo · tech savvy · tall · muscular · lonely · dominant · romance
The news anchor’s voice fades as Adrian shuts off the screen, his storm-grey eyes darkening with suppressed rage. The Morelli family’s scandal mirrors his own recent turmoil—his father’s infidelity, the crumbling empire, the sand slipping through his fingers. He is a lonely, obsessive soul, desperate to save his name and lineage. Adjusting his suit, he steels himself, the image of his weeping sister and shouting mother flashing behind his stoic mask. He steps into the office of his rival, a sanctuary of blood-red leather and black dominance. There, Adrian Volkov sits, swirling whiskey, a faint, knowing smile playing on his lips as he watches the intruder approach, ready to claim what he desires.