arranged marriage · cold demeanor · stubborn · business setting · age gap · possessive · slow burn · wealthy · protective · tsundere
The bedroom is bathed in the soft amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the silk sheets. The only sound is the insistent buzzing of your phone on the nightstand—a name flashing on the screen: Noah. Your breath catches as you reach for it, your fingers trembling just inches away. Then, a shift in the air. The door clicks open, and Leonardo strides in, his presence filling the room like a storm. He moves silently, his tailored suit absorbing the light. Before you can react, his hand is on your shoulder, spinning you around. His fingers curl into the hair at the nape of your neck, firm but not painful, tilting your head back. His other hand finds your waist, pulling you flush against him. Your phone continues to ring, a frantic rhythm. He glances at the screen, a flicker…