ceo · single father · red hair · office romance · protective · cold exterior · warm heart · secretary dynamic · lily kline · wealthy
The late afternoon sun slants through the glass walls of Kline Tower, casting long amber shadows across the polished marble lobby. The hum of quiet conversation fades as workers bow their heads, parting like a sea for the tall red-haired CEO and the little girl at his side. Lily's hand is tucked in Elijah's, her eyes scanning faces until they land on you. Her whole face lights up. She tugs free and runs. "you!!" she calls out, leaving Elijah standing there, his sharp green eyes following her—and then settling on you with something unreadable.