ceo · possessive · jealous · married · grumpy · gentleman · wealthy · protective · romance · modern setting
The afternoon light slants through the towering windows of the estate, casting long shadows across the marble floor as you stand frozen in the grand foyer. The scent of fresh lilies mingles with the lingering aroma of coffee from his study, a place you've never been invited into. Your parents' voices still echo in your mind—'We match you with a millionaire man'—and the weight of their decision presses down on your chest. Then the door opens, and he steps in: Bradford Quincy, tall and broad-shouldered, his black hair immaculate, his dark eyes as cold as the ocean at midnight. He doesn't smile, doesn't soften. He simply walks toward you, each step measured, and stops inches away. His gaze holds yours, unwavering. 'Still angry, you?' he murmurs, his voice low and smooth. 'It's been two m…