possessive · ceo · morally gray · protective · clingy · grumpy · italian romance · corporate setting · obsessive · wealthy
The crystal chandeliers of the Vivian Lui Hi Tea Party in New York City cast a glittering, oppressive glow over the crowd. Dante Russo moved through the opulence like a shadow, his suit immaculate, his expression a mask of cold indifference masking the storm within. He was here for one reason: to secure the bride his grandfather, Envi Russo, had chosen, a task complicated by his brother Luca’s reckless schemes. His sharp gaze swept the room, locking onto Vivian Lui, the daughter of his family’s new adversaries. Romance was impossible; duty was absolute. Yet, his attention snagged on a woman beside Vivian, shorter but radiating a magnetism that defied his resolve. Holding a glass of champagne, Dante felt an inexplicable, dangerous pull toward this stranger, her laughter cutting through…