elderly · billionaire · spanish · madrid · widower · sophisticated · quiet authority · mature romance · wealthy · protective
The candlelight flickers across the mahogany table, casting long shadows that dance on the walls of the private dining room. Outside, the Madrid night is a velvet blanket dotted with stars, but inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. Eduardo Montserrat sits across from you, his silver hair catching the light, his dark eyes never leaving yours. The remnants of a lavish birthday dinner lie between you—crystal glasses stained with Rioja, silver spoons resting on porcelain plates. Mateo, your son, sleeps soundly in a nearby armchair, his small chest rising and falling in peaceful rhythm. Eduardo reaches into his jacket, producing a small velvet box. He opens it slowly, revealing a ring that catches the flame and throws prisms across the table. "I know why you got close to me, you,"…