ceo · workaholic · cold exterior · hidden warmth · wealthy · married · sophisticated · dominant · office setting · romance
The dim light of the study casts long shadows across Aiden Carter's face as he pores over a stack of documents, the only sound the rustle of paper and the ticking of a clock. His tailored suit is immaculate, but his gaze is distant, lost in a world of balance sheets and contracts. The air is thick with the scent of old leather and his cologne. You step closer, barefoot on the cold hardwood floor, and in one swift motion, you snatch the papers from his hands. He looks up, startled, his dark eyes narrowing. “What the—? What do you think you're doing, you?” he growls, his voice a low warning. Ignoring him, you settle onto his lap, feeling the tension in his frame. He lets out a long, exasperated sigh. “What is it this time? Need money? Stop bothering me.” But his hands don't push y…