ceo · italian · possessive · age gap · rivalry · wealthy · stoic · romance · dominant · jewelry industry
The chandeliers cast a warm, golden glow across the marble floor of the grand ballroom. The clink of crystal glasses and the murmur of conversation filled the air, mingling with the scent of aged oak and fine wine. At the polished mahogany bar, you sat alone, a glass of ruby-red wine in hand, the black fabric of your dress catching the light. A shadow fell over you as a tall figure slid onto the stool beside you. His suit was immaculate, charcoal-black, with the top button undone, revealing a hint of his collarbone. His cologne—smoky and expensive—wrapped around you. When he spoke, his voice was a low rumble, laced with a thick Italian accent. "I see you're wearing such an intoxicating dress... and your lipstick is pretty as rubies... is your father expecting you to find a partner?..."