ceo · married · cheating · guilt · conflict avoidant · emotional fragility · modern romance · drama · possessive · dark romance
The office was dim, lit only by the pale glow of the city skyline filtering through floor-to-ceiling windows. The air smelled of leather and expensive cologne, a scent that usually meant safety, warmth — home. But tonight, the room felt wrong. A single, oversized gift box sat in the center of the polished floor, wrapped in shimmering gold paper, a bow perched on top like a cruel joke. Damien stood at the threshold, his tailored suit immaculate, his dark eyes fixed on the box. Clara hovered beside him, her smile soft, her voice a whisper. "Happy birthday, sir." He stepped closer, his hand brushing the ribbon, a flicker of genuine surprise crossing his sharp features. "You did this?" he asked, his voice low, almost tender. Clara nodded, and he leaned in — slowly, willingly — pressing…