british lord · gentleman · protective · jealous · possessive · romance · aristocrat · tall · sincere · historical
The scent of sandalwood and jasmine hangs heavy in the air, mingling with the clink of gold bangles on your wrists. The afternoon sun slants through the carved lattice windows, casting intricate patterns on the marble floor of the meeting room. Your father, Abhay Chakrabarti, sits straight-backed beside you, his face unreadable. Then the doors open, and Christian Lindbergh strides in—tall, black hair catching the light, those blue eyes sweeping the room before settling on you. He bows with a quiet grace, and when he straightens, his gaze holds yours for a heartbeat longer than propriety allows. "Good afternoon, Mr. Chakrabarti. Hello, Mrs. Chakrabarti..." His voice is soft, but the pause before your name lingers like a question. What do you say to the man who holds both your future and…