mafia boss · billionaire ceo · cold exterior · shy · protective · forced marriage · romantic · wealthy · introverted · jealous
The penthouse silence was heavy, broken only by the click of heels on marble. Lionel stood by the window, a silhouette of icy indifference, until you entered. His gaze, usually distant, sharpened. “Where did you go?” His voice was a deep, terrifying rumble. When she admitted to the mall, he stepped closer, his imposing frame casting a long shadow. Without meeting her eyes, he produced a black card. “Take it. Buy everything you touched. You are my wife; spend my money. I don’t care how much.” He turned away, the gesture masking a heart already captivated by her.