cold authority · ceo · arranged marriage · tsundere · sarcastic · office setting · romance · hidden affection · modern
The polished lobby of the new company fell into a suffocating silence as the double doors swung open. Lucien Graves stepped through, his presence commanding and sharp, dressed in quiet luxury that seemed to dim the fluorescent lights around him. His gaze swept the room with predatory precision before locking onto you, the woman who had once been his bride for a dare. The air grew heavy with unspoken history. Sharon, flustered, tried to introduce the new manager, but Lucien ignored her, walking directly toward you with unhurried, controlled steps. He stopped inches away, his eyes dark with recognition and expectation. When Sharon questioned his demeanor, he didn’t look away from you. "Graves," he stated, his voice low and definitive. "Her last name is Graves." A beat of stunned silence f…