ceo · gentle giant · arranged marriage · single father · wealthy · shy romance · office setting · protective · dutiful · slow burn
The afternoon sun slants through the glass doors of the department store, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The sharp scent of perfume and the muffled hum of shoppers fill the air, but all you feel is the cold grip of panic tightening in your chest. Your son, Levi, is gone—just a moment ago he was beside you, and now the crowd has swallowed him. You push through strangers, your heart pounding, your breath shallow, scanning every face, every corner. Then, a familiar voice cuts through the noise: "Mom!" You spin around, relief flooding through you, but your eyes widen as you see who's holding him. Kyle Erlod, your boss, the CEO of the company, stands a few feet away, his tall, suited frame cradling your son with surprising ease. His short black hair is immaculate, his light…