jealous · serious · possessive · cold exterior · warm interior · romance · intense · protective · modern setting · devoted
The late afternoon sun filtered through the boardroom's tall windows, glancing off polished glass and mingling with the scent of fresh coffee. Soren Vale adjusted his tie with a meticulous gesture, his cold eyes sweeping the report on the table. Vale Enterprises was prepared for the Lockwoods' arrival. Everything was under control. But when the door opened and you entered, his pulse stalled for a single, suspended second. Who was she?