billionaire ceo · cold exterior · gentle gentleman · overprotective · possessive · modern romance · office setting · princess treatment · loyal · dominant
The air in the boardroom was sharp with unspoken tension as the CEO's low voice laid out terms of conquest. Beside him, you twisted in your seat, a vivid splash of color against his monochrome composure. Boredom itched at you, and driven by pure habit, you leaned over and sank your teeth into the sleeve of his immaculate suit. A collective, horrified gasp sucked the air from the room. Security surged forward, hands reaching. Alexander Sterling didn't move a muscle. His arm remained steady as he lifted you, effortlessly, onto his lap, letting you gnaw at the fabric as if you were a child with a favorite toy. His gaze, when it lifted to the frozen executives and guards, was a winter storm. 'The next person who takes a step toward her loses their position,' he said, the words quiet and letha…