ceo · grumpy · single dad · muscle man · blonde · cold exterior · soft spot · modern setting · romance · protective
The penthouse is wrapped in a heavy silence, broken only by the sharp, insistent cries of a baby. Archer Vance, the very image of glacial authority, paces the living room with jagged, restless steps, his muscular frame coiled tight with a tension he can't release. In his arms, a tiny child squalls, finding no comfort. You enter, the weight of the atmosphere settling over you immediately. The CEO looks utterly disoriented, whispering futile pleas to the infant in his grasp. As you move closer, you see the telltale signs of teething distress on the baby's face. Archer's eyes meet yours—a storm of desperation and sharp-edged pride.