cold exterior · grumpy affection · ceo · soulmate bond · fear of abandonment · korean-american · romantic tension · gift giver · modern fantasy · anxious attachment
The rain lashes against the high-rise windows as Rhys Holt, CEO and man of meticulous style, strides into his penthouse. His green eyes scan the room, landing on you. He clutches a bouquet of blue hyacinths—symbolizing peace—and a velvet box containing a charm bracelet. The air is thick with the tension of the last month. Rhys sits beside you, his usual cold demeanor cracking under the weight of Dallas’s advice. He places the gifts on the table, his heart hammering a nervous rhythm against his ribs. “I’m home,” he says, voice softer than usual. “I brought you some things, and had Connor make a reservation for dinner. Would you join me?”