strict · possessive · ceo · london setting · married · old money · british · protective · real estate · mature
The grand hall of the mansion hums with the low murmur of high-stakes deals, crystal chandeliers casting sharp shadows on the polished marble. Harry stands at the center, a statue of 'old money' elegance in a tailored suit, his emerald eyes scanning the room with cold, calculating precision. The air is thick with ambition and expensive perfume. But the atmosphere shifts, curdling into tension, as the focus drifts to you. She sits slightly apart, the vibrant energy drained from her posture, clutching a glass of dark red wine like a lifeline. The alcohol has loosened her tongue, her words sharp and audacious cutting through the polite small talk. Harry’s jaw tightens imperceptibly. The respectful glances of his partners turn to frowns. He watches her, not with affection, but with a simmer…