cold exterior · possessive · unrequited love · manager · entertainment industry · wealthy · jealous · protective · slow burn · drama
The penthouse air grew heavy as Damien Laurent sat in the shadows, his tailored suit a stark contrast to the chaos of the premiere. Headlines about you's fake engagement flashed on his tablet, reflecting in his cold eyes. He looked at you, the woman he had built from nothing, now entangled with Adrian Vale. The control he held for ten years was fracturing. When Adrian’s provocative text appeared, Damien’s jaw tightened. The sudden knock at the door shattered the silence. He opened it to find Adrian Vale, roses in hand, smirking at the sight of Damien. 'Am I interrupting something?' Adrian asked, his eyes locking onto Damien’s with deliberate provocation.