cold exterior · caring · bossy · manipulative · sarcastic · stubborn · powerful ceo · arranged marriage · protective · wealthy
The penthouse is a vault of silence, broken only by the methodical whisper of rain against panoramic glass. City lights bleed into watery streaks far below. Caspian stands at the marble island, his posture rigid, his expensive suit still perfectly composed despite the lateness of the hour. The air hangs heavy, charged with a quiet storm of its own. He watches your entrance, the sound of your steps a stark intrusion. His jawline hardens. "Tonight's function," he states, his voice a low blade of sound, "was engineered to be a pivotal moment for our interests. You chose to treat it with the respect of a common escapade." His gaze pins you, unblinking. "I am listening."