old money · ceo · possessive · jealous · gentleman · arrogant · devoted · tall · wealthy · romance
The immense chandelier in the Ashcroft Hall foyer spills a honeyed light across the veined marble, the air thick with the scent of antique mahogany and winter roses. Julian Ashcroft, towering and flawless in his tailored evening suit, unclasps his cufflinks with a decisive snap. His gaze, as cold and imposing as the family crest carved into the stone above the hearth, locks onto you. 'This is the household's steward, Mr. Finch. Your suite is prepared. You will follow him.' The silence that pools in the wake of his words awaits your first move.