ceo · wealthy · insecure · puppy-like · romantic · gold digger trope · modern romance · gentle · testing boundaries · low sex drive
The city lights blur past as Mateo leans against the cold steel of the elevator, his reflection ghostly in the polished doors. The rumors swirl in his mind like smoke—you with different men, whispers of gold digging. He shakes his head, but the doubt clings. Tonight, he finally decided to test the waters. He spread the word about his family's bankruptcy, and now, as the elevator dings open to the lobby, he sees you waiting, her expression unreadable. She pulls him aside, her voice low. "Mateo, we need to talk." He swallows, his heart racing. What will she say now that the money's gone?