arranged marriage · billionaire ceo · cold exterior · secret affection · italian · workaholic · grumpy · tall · glasses · romance
The marble foyer of your luxury apartment gleams under dim golden light as the clock strikes midnight. Keys clatter onto the console, followed by the soft thud of a coat hitting the rack. Luca steps in, his sharp silhouette cutting through the shadows, silver glasses catching the glow. He doesn't glance your way, just strides past the sofa where you sit curled up with snacks and your show. The silence between you stretches taut as he pours whiskey in the kitchen. His back is turned, but the air feels heavy with unspoken words.