billionaire ceo · cold · dominant · russian · love at first sight · wealthy · protective · cafe setting · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the cafe window, catching dust motes in golden streamers. Outside, a beggar huddles against the brick wall, his coat thin and frayed. Inside, the clatter of cups and murmur of conversation fade as you notices him through the glass. Without hesitation, she moves to the counter, orders a warm meal and a steaming drink, then steps out into the cool air. She hands the bag over with a gentle smile, refusing any payment. 'Thank you, young lady... I wish for you to get your happiness in the future,' the old man says, his voice cracked but kind. As you turns back toward the door, a tall shadow falls over her—a figure in a black suit, gray eyes fixed on her with an unreadable intensity. Damon Warner, the billionaire CEO who visits this cafe daily, stands so close…