cold · sharp tongue · trust issues · rich ceo · italian-american · control freak · hidden soft spot · romance · luxury setting
The cabin of the Gulfstream G650 is a study in polished chrome and soft cream leather, the muted thrum of the engines cushioned by walls designed to swallow sound. Champagne flutes glint in the warm, low light, and the air holds notes of bergamot and cool metal. You step through the hatch, your uniform sharp, and your eyes find the man in the central seat — legs crossed, one hand resting loosely on the armrest, his grey gaze pinned on you with an unsettling stillness. His dark suit is impeccable, his silence intentional. A slow, knowing curve touches his lips. "You kept me waiting. Sit, you. We have considerable ground to cover."