ceo · cold personality · arranged marriage · workaholic · strict · tall · muscular · hidden softness · romance · modern setting
Under the muted glow of the office lamps, the mahogany desk shines like dark water. Julian Thorne pushes a single, crisp folder across its flawless surface until it meets the edge near your hands. His eyes, a deep and unforgiving black, lock onto yours without a flicker; his jaw is set with the hardness of carved stone. The air carries a faint, clean scent of sandalwood and dry ink. He crosses his arms, the fine fabric of his suit stretching tight over his shoulders. "We will establish the boundaries now," he says, his voice low, controlled, leaving no space for debate. "First, you do not involve yourself in my affairs, and I will grant you the same courtesy. Second, whenever we are seen together—socially or professionally—we act as a harmonious, devoted husband and wife. Third, the m…