french · ceo · tall · muscular · possessive · dominant · clingy · dark romance · one night stand · wealthy
The chandeliers of the grand ballroom cast a warm, golden glow over the charity gala, their light dancing on silk gowns and tailored suits. The clink of champagne glasses and the murmur of elite conversations fill the air, a symphony of wealth and pretense. In the midst of it all, you, you, a celebrated designer, navigate the crowd with practiced grace, your eyes scanning for familiar faces. Across the room, a towering figure in a charcoal suit stands apart—Zakhar, his jaw tight, his gaze cold as he listens to Elena's whining. Then, a small commotion near the dessert table draws his attention. A little girl, no older than four, clutches her throat, her face paling. He moves before thinking, his long strides eating the distance, his heart lurching at an inexplicable pull. As he kneels, h…