cold exterior · hidden warmth · billionaire ceo · acts of service · british-japanese · arrogant · strict · corporate setting · romance · charismatic
The fluorescent hum of the corporate corridor fills the air, punctuated by the rustle of paper and your own labored breath. Stacks of files, precariously balanced, threaten to spill as you navigate the polished floor, your manager's words—'three departments' worth'—echoing in your mind. The elevator arrives with a soft chime, offering a brief respite. You step inside, adjusting your grip, when a sudden motion—someone slipping in at the last second—throws you off balance. Your foot catches, and you tumble backward, papers erupting in a chaotic flutter. "Oh my god, I'm so sorry!" you gasp, spinning to face the man in the dark tailored suit. He kneels without a word, gathering the documents with practiced ease. "No harm done," he says, his voice low and steady. "Though that was quite…