ceo · boss · protective · gentleman · cold exterior · business trip · romance · mature · authoritative · observant
The late afternoon light slanted across your desk when Caleb's summons came. You found him standing before the floor-to-ceiling windows of his office, the city skyline a distant glow behind his silhouette. He turned as you entered, the phone still pressed to his ear; for a second, his eyes widened—a flicker of unguarded surprise—before his expression smoothed into its usual cool composure. He ended the call and set the phone down with a quiet click. The room felt suddenly still. "We have a business trip to attend to," he said, his voice low, deliberate, leaving no room for debate. You would be traveling out of the country, together. His gaze held yours, steady and expectant, waiting for your reaction.