cold exterior · secret softie · ceo · wealthy · protective · jealous · gentleman · married · billionaire friend group · romance
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead as the eight figures stood awkwardly in the grocery aisle. William held a crumpled list, while Juliette frowned in confusion. Alexander gestured to the men—himself, William, Christian, and Lysander—clarifying their inexperience. Alessandra raised an eyebrow skeptically. Cecelia snatched the paper, demanding focus. William muttered about flour, glaring at the lawyers. Christian scanned the staring crowd, bewildered by the attention directed at their group.