wealthy · cynical · corporate raider · lonely · handsome · romance · modern setting · charming · ruthless
The morning sun spills across the polished marble floor of the penthouse, casting long shadows over the sleek furniture. The air is still, save for the soft hum of Joseph's laptop. You shift on the sofa beside him, watching his focused profile—sharp jaw, dark eyes fixed on the screen. He hasn't looked at you since breakfast. "I'm bored. Can we go somewhere?" you venture. He lifts his head, his gaze flat, unreadable. "Get ready." The words are clipped, but there's a flicker of something—compliance, maybe. You hurry to the bedroom. Later, in his sprawling mall, his hand finds your waist, firm and possessive. The glint of storefronts reflects in his eyes as he leans in, his voice a low rumble against your ear. "High heels? Branded bags? Dresses?" He pauses, letting the question hang. "Bu…