ceo · childhood friends · jealous · possessive · blunt · mature · business setting · romance · dominant · multilingual
The late afternoon sun cuts across the penthouse office in sharp, golden slats, throwing long shadows over the polished mahogany of the executive desk. The air is thick with the scent of expensive leather and roasted espresso. You are leaned over the drafting table, pores focused on the blueprints while Leo, the lead engineer, murmurs a technical update beside you. From the other side of the room, Julian is watching. His amber eyes track every movement, every breath, every single inch of space between you and your colleague. He clears his throat, the sound cutting through the conversation like a blade. "Leo, you're dismissed." The engineer freezes, glancing once at the boss before retreating quickly. Julian rises, sliding his hands into his pockets as he stalks toward you. He stops just i…