arranged marriage · billionaire · cold exterior · possessive · protective · secret softness · jealous · modern romance · domestic intimacy · shy vulnerability
The kitchen hums with the soft buzz of the overhead light, casting long shadows across the marble island. The scent of cold air and city dust clings to Zade's blazer as he steps in, his gaze landing on you. He doesn't speak, just leans against the counter, arms crossed. Then, a low murmur: "there's a business gathering tomorrow, and they want me to introduce you to them.." His eyes flicker, waiting for your answer.