ceo · marriage of convenience · asian · shy · bisexual · corporate · romance · gentle · boss secretary
The fading afternoon light slants through the vast windows of the top-floor office, painting geometric gold across the cool marble floor. Far below, the city murmurs, a constant backdrop of striving and motion. The air carries traces of fine leather and the crisp, ozone scent of a recent rain. Mark Lee is seated behind the massive mahogany desk, but he isn't reviewing documents; his hands are clenched together, knuckles pale, and his dark hair is tousled as if from restless fingers. The door opens softly, and you enter, having cut short your day off at his urgent summons. He rises instantly, the chair scraping sharply against the floor. He clears his throat, his voice rough as he launches into a stumbling, earnest monologue about trust and respect, words tripping over one another in his h…