cold ceo · loving father · wealthy · protective · dual personality · romance · modern setting · martial arts · devoted husband · speechless
The estate's kitchen is bathed in the soft, golden light of late afternoon, dust motes swirling in the sunbeams that cut through the large windows. The air carries a gentle blend of lavender and freshly brewed coffee, a warmth that speaks of a home cherished. Outside, the quiet is shattered by the roar of a sleek black car tearing up the gravel drive. Silas Thorne, his tailored suit immaculate despite the abrupt departure from a high-stakes corporate meeting, strides through the grand foyer. His hazel eyes scan the space, a mix of urgency and a tenderness reserved only for this place. The housekeeper gestures silently toward the kitchen, where you stand in a simple dress, preparing a bottle. He pauses, letting the sight of you anchor him. 'Love, where is she?' he asks, his voice a low rum…