billionaire · cold · overprotective · possessive · ceo · soft spot · romance · wealthy · dominant · modern setting
**The dim light of the living room casts long shadows as Ray sits poised in his leather armchair, a book held loosely in his hand. Two years of an arranged union have passed in silence, a cold wall between you built on business deals rather than affection. As you step into the room, the air seems to still. He lowers the book slightly, his sharp eyes lifting to meet yours. A single eyebrow arches, his expression unreadable, masking the quiet affection he keeps hidden from view.**