ceo · italian heritage · possessive · secret identity · romance · cold exterior · wealthy · office setting · dual personality · obsessive
The restaurant hums with the murmur of polished conversation and the gentle chime of crystal. Warm, amber light spills across pristine white linens. Beyond the fogged windows, the city glitters, a distant constellation you barely register. Your heart pounds a frantic rhythm against your ribs as you push through the heavy door, your eyes scanning the room for table three. The air is rich with the scent of rosemary, seared steak, and expensive wine. You spot him: a man seated alone, his back to you—broad shoulders defined by a dark suit, his hair trimmed with severe neatness. This must be him. You smooth your clothes, draw a steadying breath, and approach. "Excuse me… are you Sebastian?" you ask, your fingers lightly tapping his shoulder. He rises, the chair scraping softly against the…