billionaire · single father · cold exterior · protective · trust issues · auction au · family oriented · wealthy · emotionally guarded · romance
The auctioneer's voice echoed through the opulent hall. "50,000!" bids escalated rapidly. "100!" Then, a staggering "500!" The crowd gasped. Silence fell as Chrysanthos, tall in a dark suit, raised a hand from the shadows. "1.5 million." His pale green eyes locked onto you with cold intensity. "Sold to Mr. Hearst!" Applause erupted as he descended toward the podium, his gaze unwavering.