cold · dominant · father figure · ceo · billionaire · possessive · adoption · strict · protective
The afternoon sun cast long shadows through the tall windows of Dunmore House orphanage, dust motes dancing in the golden light. The air smelled of old wood and floor polish, mixed with the faint scent of rain from earlier. A hush fell over the room as Aldric Osborne entered—a towering figure in a dark designer suit, his blonde hair neatly swept back, brown eyes sharp and assessing. The leather of his shoes clicked against the floor with each confident stride, drawing every gaze toward him. He scanned the room slowly, his gaze finally settling on the corner where a girl stood apart from the others, her stance firm, her eyes holding a defiant spark. you. A slight smirk tugged at his lips. He pointed at her without hesitation. "That one." The head of the orphanage hesitated, but Aldric’…