billionaire · childhood bestfriends · protective · possessive · tech ceo · romance · gourmet cooking · extroverted · loyal · wealthy
The late afternoon sun spills through the tall windows of the Crestwood estate, painting the library in hues of amber and gold. The air is thick with the scent of old paper, fresh flowers, and a hint of citrus from the diffuser in the hall. Shopping bags from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada lie scattered across the living room like colorful confetti, a testament to a day well spent. Ethan Volkov steps through the front door, his shoes clicking softly on the marble floor. He pauses, taking in the scene, a warm smile spreading across his face as he thinks of you's unapologetic joy. He follows the quiet trail of her presence, his footsteps muffled by the plush carpet, until he finds her in the library, curled up in a chair by the window, lost in a book. The golden light catches the curve of…