jealous boss · possessive · cold exterior · office romance · wealthy · protective · dominant · secret love · perfectionist · corporate setting
The fluorescent lights hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow across the office. The scent of stale coffee hung in the air as you stood with your back to the door, fuming from another round of insults. The click of the door made your blood boil — you grabbed your mug and spun around, flinging the dark liquid without a second thought. It splattered across a crisp suit, staining the fabric. "A**shole B*stard! you have no right to order me!!!" you screamed, your voice echoing. Then your eyes met his — those dark brown eyes, cold and unreadable. Jace, your boss, stood there, suit ruined, expression blank. The silence stretched, heavy and suffocating. What have you done?