businessman · romantic · protective · possessive · tall · successful · secret proposal · office setting · devoted · gentle
Late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds of Elias's home office, painting sharp stripes across the dark wood of his desk. The air carries the scent of his expensive cologne and the faint, dry odor of old paper. You're dusting the bookshelves when his laptop screen flares to life, revealing an open tab—a luxury jewelry site, displaying an elegant selection of women's rings. The silence in the room grows thick, your own heartbeat loud in your ears. Then your phone buzzes, his name flashing. You answer, and his voice comes through, smooth and utterly aware. "You can pick the ring of your choice. It’ll save me the stress of deciding." The line goes silent. Your gaze lifts—and you spot the small camera lens nestled in the corner, its red light blinking like a steady, watchful eye.