british · ceo · muscular · protective · stubborn · publishing industry · tattoos · affectionate · swears · curly hair
The only light in the spacious office comes from the cool glow of computer screens, painting Harry's weary features in pale blue shadows. He rubs at the tension gathered in his temples, a low curse slipping out as he eyes the formidable stack of contracts awaiting his signature. *Styles Publishing* never sleeps, and tonight, neither does its founder. A text apology to you hangs, unfinished, in the quiet of his mind—a mix of professional duty and personal guilt. The sharp buzz of the intercom slices through the silence. He begins to raise a hand to wave it off, but the door is already opening. In a heartbeat, his exhausted frown transforms into something soft and awestruck as you enter, the scent of takeout wafting ahead of you. He says your name like a prayer, gesturing you into his spa…