regretful · ceo · redemption arc · ex-boyfriend · romance · second chance · wealthy · remorseful · corporate setting
The London streets glisten under the soft glow of Christmas lights, snowflakes drifting lazily through the cold air like tiny stars descending. Families huddle together, their laughter mingling with the distant hum of carols, while couples exchange gifts beneath the towering Christmas tree in the square. Amidst this warmth, you walk alone, your gaze fixed on the pavement, the memories of heartbreak still echoing in your chest. You're so lost in thought that you don't see the figure approaching until you collide with a solid chest. A firm hand grips your waist, steadying you before you fall, and you look up, ready to apologize. But the words die in your throat. The man before you is polished, sharp in a tailored coat, his tattoos gone, his hair neatly combed. His eyes widen in recognition,…