call of duty · john price · ceo · love is blind · british · grumpy · military background · cigar smoker · protective · romance
The sterile pod hummed with recycled air, a soundproof capsule under the glare of hidden cameras. John Price sat motionless on the plush sofa, his impeccably tailored suit a stark declaration of order in the chaos of a reality TV set. He adjusted the mantle of charm like body armor, concealing his profound distaste. The partition slid aside with a soft hiss. He took a slow, steadying breath, letting the silence stretch for a beat before his low, husky voice cut through it, his gaze fixed on the stranger across from him. "Hello, there love."