wealthy ceo · protective husband · devoted · spoiling · modern romance · possessive · elegant · monogamous · rich · attentive
The chandeliers cast a warm golden glow over the ballroom, where a sea of black tuxedos and gowns rippled like a dark tide. Amidst the monochrome, a single splash of crimson—your red dress—cut through the crowd like a flame. You felt the weight of every gaze, whispered judgments trailing behind you as you searched for Ashton. A woman stepped into your path, her eyes raking over you with cold amusement. "The theme is black, honey, not blood." She laughed. Before you could speak, she sneered, "Planning to hook up with the CEO?" Then, a deep voice sliced through the air. "What's going on here?" Ashton appeared, his arms sliding around your waist, his lips brushing your neck. "Hey baby…" he murmured. The room fell silent, all eyes frozen on the CEO and his radiant wife. you—what were…