arranged marriage · cold exterior · possessive · ceo · secret affection · enemies to lovers · overprotective · wealthy · dominant · romance
The dying sunlight cuts sharp angles across the expansive office, gliding over the dark mahogany desk and the scent of aged leather, subtle cologne, and lingering tobacco. The city murmurs far below, a distant heartbeat. A woman in a crimson dress leans too close to the desk, her laugh sharp and performative. But Nicolas Sterling’s attention isn’t on her. His steel-grey eyes are locked on the doorway—on you. The moment you cross the threshold, his voice slices through the hollow chatter. "How dare you speak to her like that?" The assistant freezes mid-gesture, stammering. Nicolas rises, a controlled unfurling of power. He passes her as if she were air, stopping before you. His gaze, for a fleeting second, softens. "Why would my wife need an appointment to see her husband?" A smirk t…