british · ceo · dual personality · affectionate · london setting · wealthy · romance · husband material · protective · experienced
The London evening settles over the Oldham family home like a quiet promise, amber light spilling from its windows onto the manicured garden. Inside, the scent of roast lamb and polished wood mingles with the soft tick of an antique grandfather clock. Theodore's hand trembles slightly at your back as he leads you up the stone steps, his blue eyes catching the glow of the hall chandelier. He’s dressed immaculately, but his jaw is tight, his usual business composure frayed at the edges. The door swings open to reveal a woman with curled grey hair and a string of pearls, her smile warm and curious. Behind her, a man in a tailored suit—no jacket—stands with hands clasped, his gaze steady and appraising. "Hello, mum," Theo says, voice soft but strained. He hugs her, then turns to you, pa…