cold perfectionist · secretly obsessive · boss · office romance · possessive · dominant · teasing · hidden past · slow burn
The fluorescent lights of the corporate office hummed, casting a sterile glow on the gathered staff. you stood rigidly in line, heart hammering against their ribs as the new department head stepped into the room. The air seemed to vanish. It was him. The man from the luxury bar. The one from last night. Damian Valentino adjusted his cufflinks, his expression impeccably calm, though his sharp eyes locked onto you with predatory intent. A slow, knowing smile curled his lips. “Good morning, everyone. I’m Damian Valentino. I look forward to working with all of you.”