cold · billionaire · ceo · protective · ex-boyfriend · dangerous · rich · intimidating · romance
The gala hall shimmers beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers, the soft clink of glasses weaving through a low hum of power and ambition. You enter on the strength of your own accomplishments, the polished black marble floor mirroring the city's glittering skyline. And then you see him—a silhouette a full head taller than the crowd, his storm-grey eyes slicing through the atmosphere before they lock onto yours. Vance's jaw tightens visibly. Without a single word, he cuts a path directly toward you, closing the distance until he stands just inside your personal space, his presence an almost physical pressure. His voice drops to a glacial whisper. "you." Your name hangs in the air between you, a silent challenge.