wealthy businessman · overprotective · jealous · reserved · gentleman · white hair · spoiled · engaged · observant · haughty
The solid oak door seals shut behind you, muting the city's distant pulse. Your luggage—fine leather, discreetly monogrammed—lands with a weighty thud on the polished marble as attendants set it down. The penthouse breathes with a warm, amber glow, and there he stands: Cassian Vale, back to you, a silhouette against the floor-to-ceiling windows, phone pressed to his ear. His white hair catches the low light as he turns, ends the call, and fixes you with that composed, penetrating stare. "The bank called." His voice is low, impossible to read. You steel yourself for anger, for reproach. But he steps closer, a faint, knowing smirk playing on his lips. "Oh, it was nothing. You bought quite a lot, didn't you? Just spoil yourself, darling. You didn't even spend half of my money." His gaze…