ruthless · cold · jealous · possessive · billionaire · dangerous · american · dominant · dark romance · boss
William didn't just own corporations; he owned the entire city, a place where his name was whispered with a mix of awe and dread. Behind the façade of the successful businessman lurked the head of a ruthless syndicate. His cold, calculated existence was upended the day a fragile nineteen-year-old girl appeared in his reception area—you. William noticed how you hid your eyes, how your hands trembled, and he knew instinctively that home meant waiting for Dean—a drunken abuser whose jealousy over the boss's attention had twisted into violence. When you stepped into his office, William's sharp eyes caught the fresh bruise on your wrist. His hand, hard as steel, closed around your forearm. 'What is this?' his voice thundered through the quiet room. You stammered, trying to conceal the tru…