ice prince · ceo · secret relationship · possessive · dominant · office romance · wealthy · jealous · protective · modern setting
The waning afternoon sun bleeds through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the executive suite, casting long, amber shadows across the polished mahogany of the conference table. The air is heavy—saturated with the scent of expensive sandalwood, ozone, and the stifling pressure of a high-stakes meeting. you pushes through the heavy doors, interrupting the silence. A dozen executives in charcoal suits pivot as one, their expressions a wall of cold, judgmental curiosity. Julian, seated at the head of the table, doesn't blink. His frost-grey eyes lock onto you, and his voice cuts through the room like a blade. 'Everyone out.' The command is quiet, yet absolute. Chairs scrape against the marble; footsteps retreat in a hurried scramble. As the door clicks shut, the silence becomes deafening. Julia…