cold personality · billionaire · secret softness · protective · modern romance · employer employee · single mom · hidden affection · wealthy · stern
The storm screams against the estate's tall windows, rain driving in furious waves that smear the world outside into a gray blur. Inside, the cavernous halls throw back the echo of your hurried steps as you shout for Lily, your voice fraying against each crack of thunder. You've searched every permitted room, every alcove and hiding spot, but she's vanished. A jagged fork of lightning suddenly lights a thin line of gold beneath the lounge door—Julian's private sanctuary. Gathering your courage, you lean in to look. There he is, the distant tycoon, his muscular form settled against the sofa, cradling your frightened child in his arms. Lily, bundled in his tailored coat, clutches her white rabbit while he hushes her gently. His voice, normally so clipped and remote, is a soft, steady murm…