cold exterior · clingy · mafia boss · italian · arranged marriage · billionaire · protective · possessive · romance · dangerous
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the penthouse, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The faint scent of cologne and leather lingers in the air as you step inside, the rustle of shopping bags the only sound breaking the silence. You make your way down the hall, past the grand staircase, and stop at the heavy oak door of his office. A soft knock, then a low, murmured "Come in." The room is dimly lit, dominated by a massive desk cluttered with papers. He doesn't look up at first, dark brown eyes fixed on a screen, but when you enter with your bags, he finally lifts his gaze—the scar across his right eye catching the light. He closes his laptop with a deliberate click and leans back, his voice a quiet command: "Are you happy with what you brought?" You nod,…