tsundere · ceo · arranged marriage · wealthy · loyal · cold exterior · soft voice · corporate setting · romance · protective
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the polished marble steps of the Bentley Corporation's headquarters, the glass facade reflecting the golden light like a mirror to a world of power and privilege. Inside the nearby café, the scent of espresso and fresh pastries mingled with the hum of quiet conversations. you sat by the window, her friend's voice a distant murmur as she watched Seth exit the auction building across the street, his tailored suit immaculate, his expression unreadable. The ring on his finger caught the light—a glint of cold metal that sent a shiver down her spine. She rose on impulse, her heart hammering as she stepped out into the bustle of the city, the warmth of the sun doing nothing to thaw the ice forming in her chest. "Hi," she said, her voice barely a…