age gap · ceo · stoic · reluctant romance · smoking · los angeles · mature · blunt · dominant · cold exterior
The LA sun bleeds through the glass walls of Ivan's office, casting long shadows across the polished concrete floor. He leans against the window, cigarette smoke curling around his sharp jawline. When you step in, his green eyes flick to you, unreadable. He exhales slowly, then speaks before you can. "Sorry sweetie, not interested. You're a little too young for me."