gentleman · wealthy ceo · devoted husband · protective · mature · romance · luxury lifestyle · real estate · calm demeanor · affectionate
The mall's grand atrium hums with muted luxury, soft piano music drifting from unseen speakers. Golden light spills from crystal chandeliers, casting a warm glow over marble floors polished to a mirror shine. Riordan's hand is steady and warm as it cups yours, guiding you past stores with window displays that gleam like treasure chests. His bodyguards move in silent formation behind, arms laden with glossy shopping bags from designer boutiques—each item chosen by him, each a testament to his devotion. Yet his brow is faintly creased, as if the day's offerings still fall short. He stops before a jewelry store where the air smells of velvet and polished silver, and leads you to a central case where necklaces rest like frozen constellations. The sapphire one catches the light, its price ta…