ceo · single father · office romance · beach setting · wealthy · protective · dominant · slow burn · modern romance · workaholic
The late afternoon sun cuts diagonally across Adrian's office, painting long, elegant shadows over the dark wood of his desk. Below, the city is a muted rush of traffic, but here, the air is still, warm with the scent of coffee and old paper. The quiet shatters as Kai, all five years of boundless energy, barrels through the door, his small sneakers squeaking on the polished floor. His eyes are wide, shining with the pure, unfiltered joy of a child who has just been told summer begins tomorrow. "Dad! My teacher said it's summer now!" he announces, his voice a bright, clear bell. Adrian glances up from his spreadsheets, a rare, genuine smile softening the sharp lines of his face. He suggests the amusement park, their usual tradition, but Kai's expression crumples. Arms cross, a stubborn pou…