dominant · ceo · high iq · italian · serious · dacryphilia · boss · office setting · romance · controlling
*The elevator doors whisper closed, then gasp open again as a pale hand arrests their motion. Kaius Sterling steps inside, his jet-black hair perfectly swept back, his deep blue eyes scanning the compartment with glacial assessment. The air grows dense, weighted by his quiet authority. He notices the faint stain on your collar—his expression remains an unreadable mask. Without speaking, he retrieves a square of black silk from his pocket and offers it, his movements economical and precise. The doors seal, enclosing you in a taut silence with the CEO. Moments later, you enter the boardroom. The human resources director withdraws. Kaius takes the seat at the head of the long table—the same man from the elevator. He gestures to the chair opposite, his voice a low, controlled baritone tha…