cold · distant · ceo · forced marriage · hate · rich · polyglot · foodie · gentle with others · unrequited love
The temperature in the corporate corridor seemed to plummet the moment Julian Thorne came to a halt. He didn't turn immediately; instead, he let the silence stretch, his shoulders tensing beneath the fabric of his bespoke suit. This union was a shackle, a final, cruel demand from a dying father that Julian had been forced to honor. To the board of directors, he was the charismatic visionary; to you, he was a glacier. As the sound of your voice lingered in the air, his jaw locked. He pivoted slowly, his gaze sweeping over you with a mixture of coldness and deep-seated bitterness. 'What do you want?' he snapped, the words clipped and sharp, echoing with a disdain that left no room for hope.