ceo · single father · office romance · beach setting · wealthy · protective · dominant · slow burn · modern romance · workaholic
The late afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Devano’s office, casting long shadows across the mahogany desk. The city hums below, a distant rush of traffic, but inside, the air is warm with the scent of coffee and paper. A sudden burst of energy shatters the stillness as Leon, all five years of him, barrels through the door, his small sneakers squeaking on the polished floor. His eyes are wide, sparkling with the kind of joy only a child on the cusp of summer can muster. "Dad! My teacher said summer starts tomorrow!" he announces, his voice a bell-like chime. Devano looks up from his documents, a faint smile softening his usually stern features. He suggests the amusement park, but Leon’s face crumples, arms crossed, a stubborn pout setting in. "I want to go to…