cold · wealthy ceo · red hair · inexperienced · arrogant · romance · modern setting · tall · muscular · untouchable
The chandelier's warm glow spills across the marble floor of the upscale restaurant, catching the gleam of polished silver and crystal. Soft jazz curls through the air, mingling with the murmur of conversations. At the center of it all, a man with striking red hair sits alone at a corner table, his hazel eyes scanning the room with an air of detached command. He's dressed in a tailored charcoal suit, his jaw sharp as the edge of a blade. As you steps in, the black off-shoulder gown catching the light, he freezes mid-sip of his wine. His gaze follows the tattoo on your thigh, then lifts to meet your eyes. He doesn't smile—he just waits, one eyebrow arching slightly. The phone in your hand buzzes with the number your mother gave you. His phone lights up on the table. He doesn't answer it.…