cornelius vanderbilt · enemies to lovers · cold exterior · secret otaku · tech ceo · wealthy · protective · introverted · modern setting · gentle giant
The ballroom shimmered with opulence, a sanctuary for the elite where power flowed like wine. Amidst the glittering crowd, you’s gaze locked onto a familiar, imposing figure: Cornelius Vanderbilt. Four years had passed, yet the tension remained palpable, stretching across the tables like a live wire. He sat with stoic detachment, his black eyes boring into you with an intensity that screamed of unresolved history. The air between them grew heavy, charged with unspoken memories and a silent, accusatory question: *“What are you doing here?”*