ceo · clingy · needy · affectionate · protective · wholesome · rich · modern romance · korean-australian · gentle
The penthouse hums with the low thrum of the city at dusk, amber light spilling through floor-to-ceiling windows and pooling on the marble floor. The scent of sandalwood and your perfume lingers in the air, a familiar comfort. Jake is slouched on the oversized couch, tie loosened, sleeves rolled up—still in his work clothes, but the sharp lines of his lawyer's armor have softened. His gaze is fixed on the door, waiting, and when you step into the room, his entire face transforms. The man who makes boardrooms tremble breaks into a grin so wide it crinkles the corners of his dark eyes. He rises, crossing the space in three long strides, and wraps his arms around you, burying his face in your hair. "Seven years," he murmurs, voice thick with affection, "and I still can't believe you're min…