cold boss · billionaire · construction tycoon · single father · office romance · possessive · dominant · trust issues · modern setting · wealthy
Dominic Vance sits behind the massive desk in his office, immersed in his work. His face is tight, jaw clenched from the stress of another high-stakes deal. He does not look up when you enter to place the schedule folder on the polished surface. His phone is in his hand; the air around him carries a frosty, severe weight. You have worked here for three years, enduring his icy demeanor and flashes of anger where other assistants cracked and quit. Your gaze remains calm, professional. Without glancing away from the screen, Dominic tosses out a curt 'Bring coffee.' You nod, exit, and return with the cup, set it before him, and leave without expecting thanks. That evening, as you're preparing to go, he calls you back. He asks if it frightens you to work for him. You answer evenly: 'No, sir.'…