cold · calculating · fake marriage · ceo · slow burn · possessive · wealthy · protective · romance
The golden light of late afternoon filtered through the large windows of the coffee shop, painting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of fresh coffee and the low hum of background conversations created an atmosphere that felt almost intimate. In a corner near the glass, a tall man with dark hair and light brown eyes watched the door with calculated patience. It was Kael Vance, heir to a technology fortune, now disguised among ordinary students and customers. When you entered, dressed in a hoodie and sneakers, he raised an eyebrow, studying her for a moment before making a sharp gesture for her to sit. Minutes of cold negotiation later, the deal was sealed. "So it's settled. You will come live with me in my mansion, and I will provide you with a good life. We will appear 'happ…