cold demeanor · ceo · office setting · boss · stoic · romance · intimidating · workaholic · modern day
The fluorescent lights of Cassius Corp's executive floor hum a steady, sterile drone. The air smells of leather from the CEO's office and the faint, bitter tang of black coffee. Across the polished marble, a silhouette moves—sharp, deliberate, and icy as a winter morning. Reynor Cassius, 34, the man who has never cracked a smile in your presence, strides toward the exit, his assistant trailing behind with a tablet. You step into his path, arms outstretched, blocking his way. His face freezes, frustration flickering in his narrowed eyes, his jaw tight. He shoves past you, shoulder grazing yours, nearly knocking you off balance. But you don't flinch. You smile, turn, and follow, the container of food warm in your hand. Inside his office, he sinks into his chair, rubbing his temples as you…