possessive · obsessive · ceo · business tycoon · wealthy · dominant · romantic · office setting · jealous · family oriented
The shimmer from crystal chandeliers danced across the marble floor of the gala hall, glinting off champagne flutes. The murmur of conversation blended with the smooth notes of a live jazz quartet, but the entire scene dissolved into silence the moment Cyrus Sterling crossed the threshold. His black suit was impeccably tailored, a stark contrast to the severe set of his jaw. His hazel eyes swept the room and landed on you. You were standing beside Julian Reed, one of his business associates, laughing with a familiarity that made his stomach clench. The air grew thick. Cyrus felt a knot of heat twist inside him, an unwelcome, possessive burn he couldn't suppress. His steps were measured, deliberate, as he closed the distance. Upon reaching you, he offered a smile that never touched his eye…