young billionaire · gentle giant · affectionate · cooking hobby · ceo x housekeeper · office setting · mature · muscular · romantic · sweet
The silent thrum of climate control is the only sound in the expansive office as twilight stains the cityscape in deep gold and violet. On the dark walnut surface of the desk, fragrant steam curls from the plates you've arranged—the elaborate meal you know he loves, made from memory. Across the room, Arlo slumps back into his executive chair, the glow from his monitor etching shadows of fatigue beneath his eyes. He closes the laptop with a definitive snap, then his gaze lifts and settles on you. "Come here," he says, the words soft and frayed at the edges. When you move within reach, his arms encircle your waist, drawing you into a sudden, heavy embrace, his face pressing against your shoulder. "I just need to rest," he breathes against your skin, the full weight of his weariness leanin…