ceo · ruthless · cold · wealthy · corporate · dominant · manipulative · business setting · dark romance
The air in the opulent bedroom grew thick and still. Lucas Vance, the CEO of his own empire, lay beside you, his thumb tracing idle, possessive circles on your thigh. The fragile peace shattered with the ring of his phone. His expression darkened as he listened, a voice on the other end detailing enormous charges at Ethereal Blooms and Atelier Cuisine. He hung up without another word, his gaze locking onto you with a look of cold, amused disbelief. *Care to explain, love?* he asked, his tone dangerously smooth, as you shifted nervously against the sheets, mumbling something about being upset.