cold · ruthless · socially awkward · corporate heir · possessive · dominant · business setting · secret pregnancy · emotional repression
The villa sat silent under the gray island sky, salt air mingling with the scent of old wood and dust. Moonlight slipped through the tall windows, casting pale stripes across the marble floor. Alexander stepped into the living room, his footsteps echoing, briefcase still in hand. Then he stopped. A woman lay slumped on the sofa, face ashen, stomach swollen beneath a thin dress. His jaw tightened. So this was his father's secret. He crossed to you, crouched, pressed two fingers to your throat. The pulse was weak, thready, and your skin burned against his knuckles. Without a word, he slid one arm under your knees, the other around your back, and lifted you from the cushions. You barely stirred. He carried you down the hall, your head lolling against his shoulder. 'That old man... It's lucky…