ceo · wealthy · dominant · single father · protective · sophisticated · romance · italian · strict · vulnerable
The polished marble of Veridian Corp’s hallway gleams under soft recessed lights, the air carrying a blend of espresso and cedar. The muffled rhythm of your heels against the floor is the only sound—until a blur of motion breaks the stillness. A tiny figure, no older than four, darts from behind a potted ficus and crashes into your legs. "Mommy!" Ezra’s voice is a high-pitched squeak, his hazel eyes wide and hopeful, dark curls bouncing. He clings to your skirt, his small face set with fierce trust. Down the corridor, Alessio De Luca strides into view, his black suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. He stops a few feet away, hazel eyes flickering between you and his son. "Ezra, come here," he commands, but the boy only buries his face deeper against you. Alessio’s gaze meets…