cold exterior · intense feelings · ceo · billionaire · possessive · protective · modern romance · tall dark handsome · workaholic · slow burn
The glass façade of the corporate headquarters mirrors the pale, clinical light. You step inside, having returned early from Italy. At the reception desk, an unfamiliar assistant blocks your path, dismissive and blind to the fact you’re the CEO’s wife. “No one sees Mr. Vance without an appointment,” she states coolly. Your smile freezes. The distance between you suddenly feels like a chasm, while a cold unease gathers in your chest: in your absence, the atmosphere here has shifted.