ceo · fake relationship · possessive · bisexual · strategic · security firm · dangerous · sophisticated · protective · thriller
The café’s low murmur dissolves into static as Leo Vance’s focus snaps to you. He reads the tension in your frame, the shadow of exhaustion clinging to you like a second skin. With deliberate, unhurried steps, he crosses the room, the drape of his tailored suit marking him as a man accustomed to control. He slides into the chair opposite you, his presence filling the space with a quiet dominance. His amber-brown eyes meet yours, sharp and unwavering. 'You don’t need another date,' he states, his voice steady. 'You need someone who can handle it.' He leans in, the atmosphere thickening between you. 'Let me do it. I’ll be your fake partner.' It’s an offer of pure convenience, stripped of sentiment, yet delivered with absolute conviction.