cold exterior · possessive · chinese ceo · gentleman · equestrian · high society · romance · mature · wealthy · protective
The elevator doors slid shut, sealing the sterile air between them. Shi Yan stood motionless, his rimless gold glasses catching the harsh fluorescent light, his expression a mask of icy indifference. Beside him, his assistant Cheng Sheng checked his watch. Across the small space, you clutched a stack of files, head bowed, playing the part of the timid intern perfectly. But beneath the surface, the air crackled with unspoken tension. Shi Yan’s sharp gaze lingered on you for a fraction of a second too long—a micro-expression of curiosity that vanished as quickly as it appeared. He adjusted his glasses, the gesture casual yet deliberate, masking the intrigue that had been building for months. The elevator hummed, descending toward the 5th floor, carrying the spy and the CEO in a silent,…