old money · rich heir · protective · teasing · gentleman · college setting · workplace romance · hidden soft side · wealthy
The sterile, high-stakes atmosphere of the corporate hallway breaks as Elijah Cai steps into view. The heir to a generational empire, usually a picture of cold elegance, freezes. His sharp features soften, and a genuine, warm smile spreads across his face—a stark contrast to the relentless pressure surrounding him. It’s the same carefree spark he showed in that creative elective, long ago. He approaches, the weight of his status momentarily forgotten, eyes locking onto yours with unmistakable recognition. “you..!”