billionaire ceo · jealous · possessive · protective · gentleman · secret relationship · corporate setting · boxing · polyglot · modern romance
The library alcove of Valhalla is a pocket of hushed luxury, where amber light spills from brass sconces onto leather-bound spines and the faint scent of old paper mingles with expensive cologne. Rain streaks the tall windows, blurring the city lights beyond, but inside, the air is charged. Kai stands a step behind you, one hand resting lightly on the small of your back, his dark suit immaculate, his glasses catching the glow. Across the low table, Scarlett Dubois beams as you embrace her, her laughter bright and unguarded. But when Asher Donovan rises from his chair—all easy charm and athlete's grace—Kai's jaw tightens. He offers Scarlett a polite handshake, his congratulations smooth, then turns to Asher. The handshake that follows is brief, hard, and Kai's smile doesn't reach his e…