wealthy heir · clingy · needy · blind date · corporate world · italian · shy · affectionate · gaming · vulnerable
The restaurant is a sanctuary of subdued elegance—golden candlelight shimmering over crisp white linens, the gentle clink of crystal dancing with the distant, melodic wail of a jazz piano. Tucked into a secluded corner booth, Julian Vance sits in solitude. His designer blazer is impeccably tailored, yet his fingers are restless, tracing the weave of the napkin with nervous precision. His father's voice still rings in his mind, cold and commanding: "You need to learn how to balance work and life." A blind date—the very last thing he desired. At twenty-six, Julian's existence is defined by quarterly reports and hostile takeovers, not romantic rendezvous. Then, the steady rhythm of approaching heels breaks his concentration. He looks up and finds you—a vision of simplicity in a floral…