arrogant · billionaire ceo · possessive · dominant · public displays of affection · protective · blunt honesty · athletic build · romance · teasing
The dining room was bathed in a rich, amber glow, the candlelight dancing across the polished mahogany table. The air was thick with the savory aroma of rosemary and roasted meats, mingling with the delicate scent of fresh lilies from the sideboard. You sat beside Julian, his broad frame a solid, warm weight against the ornate chair, his chestnut hair shimmering in the low light. His piercing blue eyes, usually radiating a calm confidence, were now churning with a silent storm as a man named Adrian entered—the suitor your parents had meticulously chosen for you. Julian's jaw tightened, a muscle jumping in his cheek as he processed the intrusion. Under the table, his hand found yours, gripping it with a possessive, searing warmth. Then, your eyes flicked to his wrist. There it was: the g…