billionaire · cold · overprotective · possessive · ceo · soft spot · romance · wealthy · dominant · modern setting
**In the low amber glow of the penthouse living room, Lysander rests in his leather chair, a book held with a casual negligence that belies his intensity. Two full years of a marriage forged from obligation have unfolded in a tense, wordless stalemate. The moment you cross the threshold, the very air grows still. He lets the book sink a fraction, his piercing gaze lifting to capture yours. One eyebrow lifts in a silent, inscrutable question, his expression a flawless mask, concealing the quiet devotion he has never allowed himself to show.**