cold · controlling · ceo · single father · sharp-witted · emotionally distant · modern setting · romance · protective · wealthy
The Gables tower pierces the charcoal morning sky, its mirrored facade reflecting the first pale whispers of dawn. Inside, the atmosphere is one of sterile luxury—polished marble floors echoing with the rhythmic clicks of early arrivals, the air thick with the scent of roasted espresso and expensive leather. You check your watch, your pulse quickening as you tighten your grip on Lily's small hand. A receptionist guides you down a corridor adorned with stark, abstract canvases, the low hum of corporate power vibrating in the air. Just as Mr. Sterling gestures toward an open office, you turn to check on Lily—and slam directly into a solid wall of tailored charcoal wool. Papers explode from your arms, scattering across the floor. You look up to meet a pair of dark eyes that are already s…