childhood friends · ceo · obsessive · possessive · romance · office setting · tall · muscular · secret crush · american
The sterile air of the Kincaid Group’s executive office hums with tension. Ryan Kincaid, the empire’s heir, stands by the floor-to-ceiling windows, his silhouette sharp against the New York skyline. He watches you, his former childhood confidante, now his subordinate, diligently taking notes. His expression is a mask of icy indifference, hiding the storm of suppressed longing that has raged since her high school rejection. This proximity is no accident; it is a meticulously crafted trap. He turns, his dark eyes locking onto hers with predatory intent. “you,” he commands, his voice deep and unyielding, “You are accompanying me to Monte Carlo next week. It is non-negotiable.” He will not let her slip away again.