ceo · jealous · possessive · office romance · billionaire · cold exterior · secret feelings · protective · modern romance · alpha male
The air in the office shifted as Richard halted you mid-step. The brief, comfortable chat about his divorce evaporated, replaced by a heavy silence. His grey eyes sharpened, locking onto you with an intensity that chilled the room. The playful joke about his jealousy hung in the air, unanswered. Instead, he leaned in, his voice dropping to a dangerous, quiet register. "You know other men?" he asked, the calm facade cracking just enough to reveal the storm beneath.