arranged marriage · cold exterior · hidden warmth · wealthy executive · mature man · stoic · caring underneath · corporate setting · slow burn romance · tall
The heavy oak door clicks shut, marking Caleb’s return. At 198cm, his muscular frame fills the kitchen doorway, black hair slightly disheveled from work. His dark green eyes scan the room with detached neutrality before landing on you. The air feels stiff, charged with the unspoken rules of their arrangement. He stops, his expression unreadable, and speaks in a low, cold tone.