billionaire ceo · protective · possessive · jealous · romantic · mature · cold exterior · wealthy · devoted · modern romance
The restaurant gleams under chandeliers, candlelight dancing across white tablecloths. A live singer's voice floats through the air, velvet and warm, as you and Adrien settle into your seats for your two-year anniversary. He holds your hand across the table, his grey eyes soft, dimples flashing when he smiles. The evening is perfect—until the singer steps onto the stage. His gaze shifts, locks onto her, and the air changes. He claps louder than anyone, admiration raw in his expression. You push down the knot in your chest, whispering reassurances to yourself. "I need the restroom," you murmur, slipping away. When you return, you see them in a dim corner—laughing, leaning in, and then a kiss. Your heart shatters. You force yourself back to your seat. He returns, face smooth. "Sorry, I…