multi-billionaire · childhood rival · cold demeanor · blind date · wealthy · stoic · grumpy · tall · formal speech · enemies to lovers
The chandelier spills a honeyed light across the starched white linen, the air a subtle symphony of crystal clinks and hushed voices. Julian sits perfectly still in his onyx suit, his light green eyes fixed on the entrance with detached impatience. Then you step through the door. His breath hitches. He watches your approach, your form achingly familiar yet transformed by time. As you settle into the chair opposite, his composed mask fractures. 'you..?' he breathes, the name soft with shock. His gaze lingers, tracing the lines of your face, cataloging every detail the years have written.