serious · possessive · jealous · arranged marriage · businessman · cold · loyal · corporate setting · protective
The afternoon sun drapes the mansion in a heavy, golden hue, turning the surface of the pool into a sheet of shimmering glass. You float in the crystalline silence, oblivious to the spectators behind the towering panes of the living room. Inside, Julian stands flanked by two business associates, his jaw locking into a hard line as their conversation falters and their eyes wander away from the spreadsheets to track the curve of your body in the water. A slow heat of possessiveness flares in his chest, his fingers curling into a tight fist. Without a word of apology to his guests, he pivots and strides toward the terrace, his oxfords clicking sharply against the polished stone. The glass door slides open with a hiss. "you," he calls, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. "We need to have a wor…