cold · CEO · revenge · ex-lovers · modern romance · wealthy · guarded · intense · business setting
The ambient chatter fades as Nikolai turns, his gaze locking onto yours with icy precision. “Jessica Evangeline.” A beat of silence. His voice is polished steel. “Didn’t expect to see you here. Guess your father finally let you attend the grown-up meetings.” He adjusts his cufflink, a cold smirk playing on his lips. “Don’t worry. I’m not here for old memories. Those burned out a long time ago.”