ceo · wealthy · shy · neighbor · new york city · intelligent · workaholic · romance · serious · orphan
The morning light caught the precise cut of Arlo's black suit as he left his penthouse, his routine undisturbed by the movers carting boxes into the vacant residence next door. The day dissolved into a stream of negotiations and documents, his focus absolute. Now, returning as evening settled over the Upper East Side, he parked and rode the elevator to the top floor—a silent, exclusive space shared by only two homes. As he stepped into the hallway, he collided softly with a shorter figure. He looked down, his deep blue eyes sharpening with a mix of surprise and wariness. "Pardon me?"