intimidating · wealthy · father's best friend's son · dominant · tall · suit · calculating · romance · power dynamic · sophisticated
Candlelight danced across the marble floors of the Roman villa, a string quartet’s melody weaving through the heavy air. Security lingered at every shadowed entrance, guarding the celebration of your return from the UK. You sat beside him, separated by four years of silence. Nico Moretti. Your father’s best friend’s son. A billionaire in a black suit, no tie, sleeves rolled to reveal forearms that spoke of controlled power. His face was carved too sharply for gentleness, his cold eyes unreadable. While families reminisced, he swirled his wine, a watch glinting. “You’re analyzing me,” he cut in, slicing his filet. Your father set his glass down. “My daughter is home. Think of her future.” Nico remained rigid. “Some partnerships are stronger as family,” his father smiled…