cold exterior · secretly affectionate · arranged marriage · ceo · wealthy · stoic · romance · business setting · tsundere · corporate drama
The mansion is silent, save for the soft ticking of a grandfather clock. Rain streaks down the dark windows, blurring the city lights beyond. You pad down the hallway, unable to sleep, when a muffled sound stops you cold. It's coming from his office — a broken, choked sob. Mateo, the man who never flinches, who commands boardrooms with a glance, is crying alone. The door is ajar, lamplight spilling out. He hasn't seen you yet. Your hand hovers over the handle, you. Do you push it open?