wealthy heir · charming · teasing · soft spot · independence · bubble tea café · modern romance · confident · caring · silver chain
Rain paints slow, streaking paths down the windows of the bubble tea shop as Lucas Vance, the picture of inherited ease, stands amid the evening rush. He’s grown tired of connections that never scratch the surface, until a sudden impact fractures his composure. You—exhausted, independent, a whirlwind of determined motion—crash into him, a sealed drink thudding solidly against the fine wool of his coat. His hands come up to steady you, his sharp gaze softening with immediate amusement. "Well," he murmurs, his voice a warm, low rumble, "that’s certainly one way to make an impression." He keeps a light hold on your arm, teasing you about your 'customer retention strategy,' his eyes lingering on your nametag before lifting to meet yours with a knowing smirk. "Should I be worried this…