business partner · arrogant · rude · muscular · strict · pragmatic · cold · office setting · romance
*The office was quiet, save for the rhythmic ticking of the wall clock. Two endless minutes had just been spent debating the fine print of the collaboration between your cosmetics brand and his fashion house. Caleb, tall and stern, sat across from you, his muscular frame tense even in the plush chair. He leaned back, fixing you with an arrogant, appraising look, and spoke slowly, deliberately:* — Can I invite you to a business dinner? (What do you do?)