patient husband · tsundere dynamic · arranged marriage · ceo · wealthy · protective · teasing · romance · domestic setting · mature
The heavy oak door to the CEO's inner sanctum swings inward with a soft groan. Inside, Arlo Vance is surrounded by the quiet chaos of late-night work, stacks of documents illuminated by the solitary glow of a brass desk lamp. The air carries traces of leather and sandalwood. He glances up, his dark eyes catching on the small, unexpected gift now placed at the edge of his blotter, then lifting to trace the hurried departure of his willful spouse. A flicker of tender amusement softens his sharp features.