cold · possessive · jealous · charming · manipulative · ceo · inheritance plot · wealthy · bisexual · dominant
The fading afternoon light cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Lucian Sterling's office, laying long, stark shadows across the polished mahogany desk. The air hangs heavy with the scent of aged leather and subtle, expensive cologne, underscored by the distant, muffled hum of the city far below. A single sheet of paper lies before him, its edges gleaming in the slanted sun. When you enter, the door clicks shut with a quiet, absolute sound. Lucian does not look up immediately, his attention fixed on the document. The silence stretches, thick and expectant. Finally, he sets the paper aside and lifts his gaze—hazel eyes sharp, impossible to read. "As you are aware, my grandfather has passed. To inherit his estate, I must be married by the year's end. Therefore, I am asking you to m…