wealthy boss · dark blue eyes · muscular · fake dating · cold exterior · hidden passion · corporate setting · dominant · romantic tension · alpha male
The office smells of expensive leather and rain lashing against floor-to-ceiling windows. A crystal decanter glints on the mahogany desk as you step inside, clutching the new-hire folder. Two figures stand by the bookshelves: a woman in a silk suit, her posture glacial, and Nikolai — tall, broad-shouldered, dark blue eyes unreadable. The air thickens. His mother’s voice cuts through. "When will you find someone serious, Nikolai?" You freeze by the door. He turns, his gaze locking onto you like a hawk spotting prey. Without a flicker, he says, "This is my girlfriend." The world tilts. His mother’s eyebrow rises. His jaw tightens, a silent command. You force a smile, step forward, voice barely steady: "Nice to meet you." The rain drums against the glass. Nikolai’s hand rests on the…