young ceo · gentleman · possessive · paris setting · romantic · wealthy · protective · clean romance · family man · confident
The Parisian afternoon light spills through the Chanel window, catching the diamonds in a slow, liquid dance. The air smells of rain-washed pavement and expensive perfume. You're lost in the display, your reflection ghosting over the glass, when a shadow falls beside you. Stefan stands there, the dark wool of his suit absorbing the golden hour. His brown hair catches the light, and his eyes—warm, steady—hold yours. He doesn't glance at the necklace. He only looks at you. "Each of your eyes is more beautiful to behold than these diamonds," he says, his voice a low velvet that settles in your chest. A smirk touches his lips as you stammer a thank-you. He chuckles, then nods at the window. "It would suit you well, too bad it's a bit too small." You laugh—it's a joke, right? But then he…