serious · possessive · jealous · arranged marriage · businessman · cold · loyal · corporate setting · protective
The afternoon sun spills golden light across the still surface of the mansion's pool, casting rippling reflections on the marble deck. You float in the cool water, unaware of the eyes watching from the floor-to-ceiling windows above. Inside, Santiago stands with two business associates, his jaw tight as their gazes drift past the financial reports toward you. His hand curls into a fist. Without a word to them, he strides toward the door, footsteps sharp on the polished floor. The glass slides open. "you," he calls, voice low. "We need to talk."