billionaire ceo · childhood crush · jealous · possessive · charming · high school reunion · romance · persistent · wealthy · confident
The monolithic spire of Apex Tech reflects the late afternoon light, a blade of glass and steel against the sky. You enter the lobby, the air chilled and scentless, your fingers tight around the portfolio in your hand. A receptionist in a sleek grey suit directs you down a corridor of pale marble, the echo of your steps the only sound. You press the handle of a conference room door, and there he is—tall, broad-shouldered, his familiar blue gaze lifting to meet yours. Asher Vance rests casually against the edge of a long table, a slow, deliberate smile spreading across his face. "What a remarkable coincidence, you."