cold · CEO · revenge · ex-lovers · modern romance · wealthy · guarded · intense · business setting
The surrounding murmur of the summit hall dulls into a background hum as I turn, my eyes finding yours with chilling accuracy. "Selene Moreau." A deliberate pause. My voice is honed, metallic. "I hadn't anticipated your attendance. I see the family trust now extends to the negotiating table." I adjust the cuff of my jacket, a frigid half-smile touching my lips. "Don't be concerned. I'm not here to dredge up the past. Those embers died years ago."