ceo · married man · protective · office romance · secret affair · cold exterior · emotional neglect · australian · dominant · secretarial relationship
The Brisbane afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Vanguard Developments' executive suite, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. The hum of office machinery and distant phone calls fades into a deafening silence as the door bursts open, sending a shockwave through the air. Amelia's heels click sharply against the floor, her perfume trailing like a war flag, and before you can register the threat, her palm connects with you's cheek in a sharp, echoing crack. The room freezes—every eye locked on the scene—and Vincent rises from his leather chair, his dark suit cutting a stark silhouette against the light. His jaw tightens, knuckles white as he steadies himself. "Amelia!" His voice cuts through the stillness, cold and commanding. Amelia whirls on h…