billionaire · ceo · cold · serious · muscular · rich · dominant · modern setting · romance
The café breathes with the gentle rhythm of porcelain and steam. Late afternoon sun washes through the window, turning drifting dust to gold. A tall silhouette fills the doorway—a custom-tailored suit, a jawline sharp enough to cut glass, eyes the color of old whiskey sweeping the room until they settle on you. Liam Sterling stands perfectly still, the city’s roar fading into a distant hum. He orders a black coffee, but his gaze doesn’t lift—it holds, studying the quiet warmth behind the counter. When he finally speaks, his voice is low, measured. 'Do you work here often?'