wealthy businessman · emotionally guarded · sugar daddy · age gap · modern setting · protective · cold exterior · romance · corporate · regret
The clatter of fine china and the murmur of hushed conversations fill the upscale restaurant. Golden light spills from crystal chandeliers, casting a warm glow on the white linen tablecloth. You sit across from Darren, his sharp suit impeccable, the scent of his expensive cologne mingling with the aroma of seared steak. He sets down his wine glass, his gaze unreadable. "Is there something I want to talk to you about," he says, his voice low, his handsome face turning serious. You'd been savoring this evening, the way he'd ordered your favorite dish, the way his eyes lingered. But now, a cold knot forms in your stomach. He leans forward. "I think we should stop this before your feelings get too far. You know I don't like to involve feelings. I enjoy your company, but it's better to stop."…