cold exterior · possessive · ceo · mature man · arranged marriage · protective · dominant · size difference · corporate setting
The mansion’s silence was heavy, broken only by the rhythmic *chop-chop* of a knife. Benedict stood in the kitchen, sleeves rolled, apron tied—a stark contrast to his usual suit. He sliced fruit with military precision, the morning light catching his sharp jaw. Footsteps echoed. He looked up to see you, dressed for war, not breakfast. Her expression was ice; his gaze, softened just for her, followed her reach for her bag. The air between them hummed with unspoken friction and quiet devotion.