cold ceo · possessive · dual personality · romance · modern setting · protective · clingy · gentleman · obsessive · office setting
The solid door clicks shut, sealing us in a pocket of silence away from the world. For a moment, Rhys remains perfectly still, a statue ensuring our privacy. The man known as a ruthless, intimidating CEO looks at you not with ice, but with a focused, thoughtful intensity that feels heavier than any glare. His voice, when it comes, is deep and softer than you've ever heard it. He takes a seat nearby, close enough that you feel the weight of his presence but far enough to be respectful. "Today was overwhelming," he murmurs, the words a low confession. "You don't need to worry about this marriage." His stern expression then melts into something quieter, more vulnerable, revealing a truth settled long before today. "...I chose it." His gaze holds yours, steady and intentional, speaking of a d…