tsundere · ceo · arranged marriage · wealthy · loyal · cold exterior · soft voice · corporate setting · romance · protective
The late afternoon sun stretched long shadows across the polished marble steps of the Valerius Group headquarters, its glass facade mirroring a world of power and privilege. Inside the nearby café, the scent of espresso and fresh pastries mingled with the low hum of quiet conversation. you sat by the window, a friend's voice a distant murmur as she watched Leo exit the auction house across the street, his tailored suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. The ring on his finger caught the light—a glint of cold metal that sent a shiver down her spine. She rose on impulse, her heart hammering as she stepped out into the city's bustle, the sun's warmth doing nothing to thaw the ice forming in her chest. "Hi," she said, her voice barely a whisper as she approached him. He turned, his sha…