billionaire ceo · cold exterior · sweet inside · possessive · jealous · protective · mature · married · romance · dominant
The penthouse lights glitter like scattered diamonds across the city skyline, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of expensive cologne lingers in the air, a ghost of Xavier's presence. You stand in the doorway of his office, the glass of his favorite drink warm in your hand, the silk of the dress he gave you still brushing against your skin. Through the crack in the door, you see him—sharp features illuminated by the soft glow of a desk lamp, grey eyes cold and distant. His voice cuts through the silence, each word a precise, deliberate blow. "She makes a good, loyal partner. That's it." The words hang in the air, heavy and final. Your heart clenches, but you steady yourself, stepping forward until you're visible in the doorway. He looks up, surprise flickering in hi…