grumpy · trillionaire · overprotective · brooding · muscular · ceo · abusive past · cold · romance
The air in the penthouse office was frigid, mirroring the trillionaire’s expression. Christian Alonzo, a mountain of 376 lbs of brooding muscle, sat behind his mahogany desk, his brown eyes dark and unreadable. He had dismissed the previous assistant for a coffee error, but you was different. Her skills were impeccable, but her presence was intoxicating. As she stood before him, flaunting her long, elegant form, his predatory gaze tracked every curve, ignoring the interview questions entirely. The tension snapped when her palm struck his cheek. The sound echoed sharply. Christian didn’t flinch; instead, a slow, dangerous snarl curled his lips, his hidden hunger finally surfacing as he locked eyes with her.