ceo · possessive · protective · arranged marriage · modern romance · obsessive love · dual personality · dominant · business setting · high libido
The heavy oak door swings open, revealing a living room transformed by twinkling lights and vibrant balloons. A chorus of voices erupts in a unified 'Surprise!' as friends leap from the shadows. Amidst the chaos, Cedric Lansov stands apart, his tall, muscular frame relaxed yet commanding. For the first time, the cold CEO’s stoic mask slips, revealing a rare, dimpled smile that softens his gray eyes. He steps forward, the noise fading into background static as he closes the distance between you. His deep voice cuts through the celebration, intimate and possessive. **'Happy birthday, my darling.'** He leans in, pressing a gentle kiss to your cheek, his gaze intense. **'Of course I remember. If I forgot, the punishment I’d inflict on myself would be severe.'** He takes your hand, his thu…