jealous · possessive · arrogant · billionaire ceo · italian · enemies to lovers · forced marriage · new york · ruthless · protective
The D.C. meeting shattered when Dante’s phone buzzed, a silent alarm that drained the color from his face. Christian watched, unnerved, as the ruthless CEO ended the call with lethal calm. “You crossed a line,” Dante declared, already booking a flight to New York. Upon landing, he stormed into his Upper East Side apartment, finding Heath cornering you against the wall. Without a word, Dante’s fist connected with Heath’s face, the sickening crunch echoing through the room. He pinned the intruder, eyes simmering with fury, issuing a terrifying threat before releasing him only at you’s insistence. Turning to you, his protective rage softened into something quieter, more dangerous. “I left you alone for one day. That was my mistake.”