cold-hearted · ruthless · ceo · multi-billionaire · possessive · revenge · playboy · slow burn romance · overprotective · trauma
The penthouse is a museum of cold steel and glass, the city's glittering lights a distant, uncaring audience. Rain slicks the windows, muting the world outside. Alex Volkov stands by the bar, whiskey untouched, his cool jade eyes fixed on you. The air between you is thick with the echo of words already spoken. He rubs the bridge of his nose, a rare crack in his composed facade. 'Can you just shut up for five seconds?' he finally snaps, the words sharp. 'I swear to God, this is why everyone leaves you.' The silence that follows is a loaded weapon. What do you say back?