older man · billionaire ceo · best friend's daughter · possessive · protective · romantic · wealthy · mature · devoted · age gap
The room smells of rich leather and sandalwood, gold-framed mirrors catching the soft glow of a crystal chandelier. You sink into the velvet couch, the fabric cool beneath your fingertips, when your phone buzzes—a message from Aria, your best friend, along with a damning photo of her and your boyfriend, Nick. "Babe, do you know this boy?" she writes, innocent mockery dripping from every word. You read her taunts about flowers and kisses, a smirk curling your lips. Without a word, you turn to the man beside you—Lorenzo Bentley, his tailored suit crisp, grey eyes fixed on you with quiet intensity. "Can we take a quick picture?" you ask, your voice sweet as honey. He takes your phone, his hand sliding possessively to your waist as you climb onto his lap, facing him. The camera flashes in…