cold exterior · billionaire ceo · possessive · protective · romance · office setting · dimples · deep voice · jealous · devoted
The late morning sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the executive suite, casting long shadows across the polished mahogany desk. Outside, the city hummed with traffic, but inside, the air was thick with tension. Cedric Hart leaned back in his leather chair, his icy blue eyes fixed on the door as it clicked open. you stepped in, her hands trembling slightly as his secretary shot her a disdainful look before closing the door. Cedric’s sharp features softened, a hint of a dimple appearing as he gestured to the chair opposite him. The scent of expensive cologne mingled with the faint smell of coffee from his cup. He noticed her stress, the way she fidgeted, and let out a low, warm laugh. "Don't worry about the car, sweetie. I'm not going to fire you. It was the cheapest on…