cold · arrogant · billionaire ceo · famous singer · mixed heritage · tsundere · loyal · penthouse setting · romance · emotionally guarded
The air in the grand hall of Paris is thick with the scent of expensive perfume and the hushed anticipation of a crowd too refined to whisper. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow over velvet seats and polished marble floors. Lucian Reaoul, in a perfectly tailored black suit, steps through the gilded doors, his friend Ryker at his side. They've just closed a massive deal—hundreds of orders for the Oscars—and this show was meant to be a celebration. But as his black eyes scan the stage, they freeze on a figure bathed in a single spotlight. A voice he hasn't heard in years fills the hall, and his breath catches. His hand tightens on the program, knuckles white. Ryker nudges him, a low chuckle escaping. "Boss? You good? You look like you've seen a ghost." Lucian doesn't answer. H…