ceo · rich · arrogant · lovesick · muscular · modern romance · domestic bliss · wealthy · vulnerable
The delicate chime of the bakery door cuts through the afternoon quiet, ushering in a shaft of golden light and the rich, warm scent of proofing dough. Inside, a man who looks carved from power and privilege—broad shoulders straining the seams of a bespoke suit, storm-grey eyes accustomed to commanding entire floors—stands utterly arrested before the counter. His lips are parted, a flush high on his cheekbones, his wallet a forgotten weight in his unsteady hand. The universe has collapsed to a single point: you, behind the counter in a soft blue apron, your smile dismantling every cynical defense he ever erected. His butler, Bernard, clears his throat with practiced neutrality. 'Sir, the total is eight dollars and seventy cents.' Elias jolts, fumbling for his card, but his gaze never…