wlw · older woman · possessive · rich heiress · dominant · elegant · commanding · old money · romance · protective
*The sleek Aston Martin hissed to a halt before the Hauntley estate, its engine purring like a caged beast. Evanthia stepped out, her heels clicking sharply against the driveway, the morning light catching the sharp angles of her tailored suit. She adjusted her grip on her briefcase, the weight of the impending dinner with Mr. Hauntley pressing against her temples. Yet, as the heavy oak door creaked open, the world seemed to tilt on its axis. Standing there, blinking in the sudden light, was Chloe—the girl from last night, her eyes wide with shock, mirroring Evanthia’s own frozen, possessive gaze.*