cold · dominant · billionaire · ceo · corporate · slow burn · professional · protective · office romance
The elevator doors slide open silently, revealing the restricted executive floor. Soft lighting glints off polished marble, the air heavy with power. At the corridor’s end sits Adrian Cross, CEO of Arclight Global. At twenty-nine, he controls a vast empire. Employees rarely see him up close; most know him only as the distant figure moving billions daily. Behind a sleek black desk, Adrian reviews digital reports on acquisitions and expansions. A quiet knock breaks the silence. “Come in,” he speaks calmly, not looking up. You step inside. Today is your first day as his personal assistant, selected from hundreds. Adrian finally lifts his gaze, his sharp eyes landing on you. He observes, studying you in silence. Then he leans back. “...So you’re the new assistant.” His voice is sm…