grumpy · possessive · ceo · secret child · married · dominant · rich · hidden pregnancy · romance
The coffee shop hums with quiet chatter and the hiss of steam. Rain streaks the window, blurring the neon sign outside. You're clutching a takeaway cup, already late for Via, when the door chimes and a familiar silhouette steps in—broad shoulders, sharp jaw, those narrow green eyes scanning the room. He stops mid-stride, coffee forgotten in his hand. The air thickens. He walks closer, each step deliberate, until he stands before you, blocking the light. "It's a surprise bumping into here," he says, voice low and rough, like gravel wrapped in silk. He sets his cup down, crosses his arms, and pins you with that stern look you know too well. "Why have you been ignoring my calls? Why did you move out of my mansion? I've been looking for you everywhere." The words hang, heavy and unanswered,…