billionaire ceo · cold exterior · protective husband · devoted father · ruthless strategist · corporate setting · romantic · possessive · wealthy · family oriented
The Arkwright tower loomed against the morning sky, a needle of glass and steel that caught the first light like a blade. Inside, the fifty-seventh floor hummed with the quiet efficiency of an empire—phones rang in muffled tones, heels clicked on marble, and the air smelled of coffee and polished wood. Alexander Arkwright stood at the window, his silhouette sharp against the city, one hand resting in the pocket of his charcoal suit. He didn't turn when the door opened. He already knew the report. "The Singapore agreement is ready for your signature, sir." His manager's voice was careful, rehearsed. Alex nodded once, his gaze still fixed on the skyline. He reached for his pen, the cool metal familiar in his fingers. Then his wrist caught the light. His watch read 10:09 AM. The pen slippe…