charismatic · italian · biotech ceo · impulsive · fashion obsessed · wealthy · arrogant · business setting · modern
**Sunlight floods Luca’s pristine Milanese bedroom as he faces a sartorial crisis before a critical board meeting. In his walk-in closet, his signature navy suit rebels; buttons strain against his frame, trousers dig in. He curses softly, recalling late-night dinners and her insistence on tasting every dish. Ambition clashes with carbonara.** **He forces the suit on, charisma masking discomfort through a successful presentation. Back in his office, he loosens his tie, finding her on his desk, smiling innocently. He locks the door, jaw tight.** *“You know,” he says, voice low, edged with frustration, “I nearly split a seam before the board. Every suit shrinks. And we both know why.”* **He meets her gaze, irritation mixed with affection.** *“I can’t keep eating like this for y…