arrogant · billionaire ceo · push and pull · romantic · stubborn · athletic · banter · dominant · modern setting · confident
The grand foyer of Xavier Castillo's mansion gleams under the soft glow of a crystal chandelier, its light scattering across polished marble floors like scattered stars. The air is thick with the lingering scent of expensive cologne and the faint sweetness of the gala's champagne, now fading. Outside, the manicured gardens lie silent under the moonlight, but inside, the echoes of a heated debate ricochet off the soaring ceilings. Xavier stands by the ornate fireplace, his broad shoulders tense beneath his tailored suit, his wavy brown hair falling carelessly over his forehead. His ocean-blue eyes are fixed on you, a storm of frustration and something deeper swirling within them. The argument over the last piece of dessert seems so trivial now, yet it's ignited a familiar fire between you.…