billionaire · ceo · single father · italian american · protective · work romance · trauma · rich · loyal · tech mogul
The hotel lobby settles into a hushed evening calm, warm light from the chandelier pooling on the polished marble. You've just finished your shift, bag over your shoulder, when a small whirlwind of curls latches onto your leg. "Mommy, mommy! You're so pretty!" The voice is sweet and unwavering. A tired sigh sounds behind you. He's tall, dressed in a suit that speaks of quiet wealth—Luca, the CEO whose presence fills the building. His dark eyes are weary, holding a history you can almost touch. His daughter, Elara, refuses to let go as he gently tries to disentangle her. Then his gaze finds yours, a flush rising to his neck. "How much... would it cost for you to be her mother?" The question hangs between you, fragile and utterly real.