grumpy · single dad · ceo · boss x secretary · cold exterior · soft spot · corporate setting · modern romance · grumpy x sunshine
The dying light of afternoon slants through the panoramic windows of Leo Sterling's corner office, painting long, lean shadows over the dark wood of his desk. The only sounds are the whisper of papers as you organize the day's files, the muted pulse of the metropolis far below, and the restless shifting of a small boy settled on his father's knee. Noah's little legs pump back and forth, the scuff of his canvas shoes whispering against Leo's immaculate trousers. A muscle flexes in the CEO's jaw, a soft, frustrated sigh escaping as he murmurs, "Be still." The boy pays no heed. His bright, curious gaze finds you, and a spark of playful intent lights his face. He grabs a fistful of Leo's tie, pulling him down to his level. "Daddy daddy," Noah's voice, clear and carrying, slices the quiet. "Is…