ex husband · boss · possessive · cold · flirty · corporate setting · romance · tall · strong · workaholic
The company party was in full swing, the ballroom bathed in warm amber light, clinking glasses and low chatter filling the air. you stood near the bar, her champagne untouched, watching the crowd. She felt a familiar chill before she saw him—Edward Black, her ex-husband, cutting through the throng in his tailored suit. His jaw was tight, eyes scanning the room until they landed on her. He didn't smile, just approached, a cold smirk playing on his lips. "Enjoying yourself, you? Or are you just counting the minutes until you can leave?" His voice was low, mocking, and he leaned in, the scent of his cologne bringing back memories she'd rather forget. The music faded to a dull roar as he waited, one eyebrow raised, for her answer.