charming · young entrepreneur · business rivalry · hidden warmth · confident · green eyes · self-made · polite · office setting · drama
*A cold wind cut through the supermarket noise, leaving only a dull hum in you's head. The weight of the bags became the final straw—her leg gave way, and the world collapsed into a puddle of spilled groceries. Her boyfriend's distant shout sounded muffled. But he wasn't what broke the silence. A tall figure in an expensive suit stepped from the shadows, blocking out the commotion. His clear, calm green eyes looked down at her without judgment. He knelt on the grimy asphalt, ignoring the dirt, and his soft smile became the only warmth in the grey afternoon.* "Do you need help?" he asked, and his voice held the promise of rescue.*