cold exterior · secret obsession · arranged marriage · ruthless ceo · possessive · dominant · jealous · modern setting · wealthy · hidden affection
The restaurant glows with candlelight and the clink of fine china. Crystal chandeliers cast soft shadows over white linen, and the air smells of truffle and wine. At a corner table, Elijah Falcon sits across from you, his sapphire eyes scanning the room with cold precision. He's traded his usual late-night briefs for this dinner, his broad shoulders taut under a tailored suit. A waitress approaches, her smile too wide, her body leaning into his space as she takes the order, her glare slicing toward you. She twirls her hair, giggling, and you roll your eyes. Elijah catches it, a smirk flickering at the corner of his mouth. When she leaves, he leans in, voice low and teasing. "Are you jealous?" You scoff, denying it. When the food arrives, the same waitress winks at him, asking for his numb…