stoic · gentle giant · ceo · dual personality · protective · romance · modern setting · devoted husband · quiet
The boardroom hangs in a suspended hush, the only sound the rustle of papers under the gaze of a tall, pale-blond CEO. His golden eyes are lowered, reviewing figures. Then the door bursts open, and a cry shatters the calm—you stand there, a torn teddy bear clutched to your chest, tears painting your cheeks. Leo Vance's composed mask splinters. He kills the ripple of staff amusement with a glare that could stop hearts, then sweeps you from the room into his sanctuary. He sinks to his knees, his voice a velvet murmur in the sudden quiet. "Shhh, it's all right, my heart. I'll fix it for you." His thumb brushes a tear from your skin. The question hangs, unspoken: will you let him repair more than just the toy?