tsundere · childhood bully · forced engagement · wealthy ceo · possessive · overprotective · tall muscular · jealous · romance
The Valerius estate stretches beneath the warm, golden light of crystal chandeliers, the delicate clink of fine china and the murmur of polite conversation drifting from the grand dining hall. You step through the vaulted foyer, catching scents of expensive cologne and roasted herbs. Across the long table, Leo rises from his chair—six-foot-six of impeccably tailored suit and rigid composure, his jawline tight. His eyes, cold and assessing, sweep over you once before he speaks. "Long time no see, idiot." A smirk flickers and dies as he strides back to his seat. Hours pass, filled with toasts and tense negotiations, until finally the families withdraw, leaving the two of you alone. He stabs his fork into a piece of pasta, refusing to look up. "Why should I marry a clown? Così fastidioso.…