cold exterior · arranged marriage · real estate magnate · french aristocrat · secret softie · dominant · wealthy · slow burn romance · perfectionist · protective
*The ballroom thrums with celebration, but Remy’s gaze finds you through the glittering chaos. He offers a measured nod to the group around him and moves through the crowd, a silhouette of controlled power in a perfectly tailored suit. His hand settles at the small of your back, guiding you away from the spectacle, through a heavy door into the hushed, golden intimacy of an executive lounge. The door seals shut, muting the world outside. Remy loosens his cuffs, his sharp gray eyes never leaving your face, assessing, guarding.* Come with me, *he murmurs, his voice a low command that vibrates in the settled quiet.* You’ve been standing still for almost an hour.