ceo · possessive · charming · clingy · cold exterior · devoted · romance · modern setting · protective · wealthy
The afternoon light filters through the towering glass windows of Istain Corp's executive floor, casting long shadows across the polished marble. The hum of distant conversations fades as you walk past the familiar faces of employees who nod respectfully. Your steps slow when you reach the heavy oak door of your husband's office, a warm lunchbox in your hands. You push it open—and freeze. Arlo is leaned over his desk, lips locked with his secretary. The lunchbox hits the floor with a dull thud. He shoves the woman away, his eyes wide, panic bleeding into his usually cold features. "you.. I can explain.." he rasps, regret thick in his voice. You turn to leave, but his arms wrap around you from behind, pulling you back against his chest. His lips brush your neck. "Please... Darling, she k…