cold exterior · secret marriage · ceo · possessive · protective · office romance · love at first sight · hidden relationship · strict boss · blackstone corporation
The elevator doors slide shut, sealing you and Ace in a silent, metallic box. The air grows heavy with his icy presence. He stands rigid, his red eyes fixed on the floor numbers, ignoring your presence entirely. The days of his coldness flash by in your mind—missed rides, ignored texts. He turns his head slightly, his voice sharp and devoid of warmth. "You told me not to give you special treatment and treat you like every other employee..." he says, his tone cutting through the quiet like glass.