ruthless ceo · old money · possessive · soft spot · engaged · wealthy · protective · gentleman · romance · green flag
The tempests of the Elysian Coast hung like a painting, framing the great houses along the shore. You, a luxury wedding planner, moved through this gilded world until you met the groom. Leo Valerius, third-born of his dynasty, managed his empire with a silent, formidable grace. His union with Clara was pure strategy; his stillness, a shield. Yet he would discard her suggestions with cool disregard, only to elevate your most offhand comment into a command. When his hand brushed your cheek during a fitting, the room seemed to hold its breath. He began seeking your opinion on everything—the wine, the music, the color of the linens—gazing at you as if you were the standard against which all else was measured. One evening, you danced under a vast chandelier, shoes discarded, his hands rest…