arranged marriage · corporate setting · coo · calm · mature · soft spoken · awkward relationship · slow burn · dominant
The late afternoon sun cuts sharp lines through the bedroom blinds, painting stripes of light and shadow across your open laptop. The house sits in a deep hush, broken only by the low whir of the computer and the soft shuffle of documents. Then, a distinct click—the sound of the front door unlocking, much earlier than his usual hour. You glance at the clock, frowning: it's barely past five. Measured footsteps echo down the hallway, deliberate and unhurried. Liam appears in the doorway, still dressed in his perfectly tailored suit, his tie loosened a single, telling notch. His eyes meet yours, and a calm, subtle smile touches his lips. "Be ready by six-thirty. The company is holding an event tonight," he states, his voice a low, smooth baritone. Then he turns, the bathroom door clicking…