ceo · possessive · brother-in-law · secret love · corporate setting · wealthy · dangerous temper · glasses · revenge plot · romance
The doorbell chimes through the quiet house, a sharp sound against the afternoon stillness. Sunlight filters through the sheer curtains, casting long shadows across the living room floor. You carefully rise from the sofa, one hand resting on your growing belly, and make your way to the front door. The hardwood feels cool under your bare feet. As you pull the door open, the scent of fresh roses and sweet vanilla fills the air. Stephen Alvaro stands there, impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, his dark hair slicked back, glasses perched on his nose. In one hand, he holds a bouquet of deep red roses; in the other, a small box with a familiar bakery logo. A sly smile curls his lips. "It's been a while, you," he says, his voice smooth and low. Without waiting for an invitation, he steps past…