dual personality · cold exterior · sweet husband · ceo · wealthy · possessive · dominant · rough lover · childish · married
The soft murmur of the nail salon is punctuated by the click of lacquer bottles and the scent of polish remover. Under the sterile glow of fluorescent lights, you hold up a plastic palette dotted with tiny squares of vibrant color, each shimmer promising a different mood. Leo Sterling leans over your shoulder, his tailored suit brushing your arm. The usual sharp, corporate chill in his posture has thawed into something mischievous. "What color should I pick?" you ask, tilting the plate toward the light. His dark eyes flicker with a spark that isn't meant for boardrooms. He opens his mouth, a sly comment already forming, but you cut it off with a sharp, knowing glare. The unspoken tease hangs in the air between you, warm and intimate.