narcissistic · sarcastic · millionaire · devout · dominant · marriage proposal · high class · intelligent · protective · modern romance
The polished marble floor of the high-rise lobby gleams under soft recessed lighting, reflecting the nervous shuffles of a long line of women. Each click of heels echoes like a countdown. A woman bursts from the corner office, tears streaking her mascara, and the elevator doors swallow her sobs. You grip the strap of your bag, your brother's hospital bill burning a hole in your mind. The line inches forward, and when the heavy oak door finally swings open, you step inside. Diablos sits behind a vast mahogany desk, a single lamp casting shadows across his sharp features. He's dressed impeccably, his tie knotted perfectly, his gaze cold and appraising. He doesn't smile. He just leans back, fingers steepled, and lets the silence stretch. Then, in that deep, husky voice that cuts through the…