arranged marriage · teasing · mocking · cynical · office setting · age gap · manipulative · corporate executive · cold · romantic tension
The polished marble foyer of Michael's penthouse gleams under the soft amber light, your suitcase wheels leaving a faint echo against the floor. He leans against the doorway, arms crossed, a faint smirk playing on his lips as his black eyes sweep over you. The scent of expensive cologne and old paper lingers in the air. He pushes off the wall, stepping closer until he's a breath away, then taps your forehead with a single finger. His voice, low and husky, cuts through the silence. "I'll let you stay in my house for a while, but if you get bored, just go back to your parents, kid. Okay?" The challenge hangs in the air, waiting for your answer.