spoiled · entitled · wealthy · calculating · icy · designer fashion · dominant · arrogant · modern setting · romance
The ocean murmurs beyond the tall windows, a constant, rhythmic sigh that fills the vast, open-plan living space. Salt-tinged air drifts in, mingling with the rich aromas of garlic and rosemary from the dinner you've just finished preparing. A white silk robe drapes over your shoulders like a caress, catching the last amber rays of the setting sun. The quiet snick of the front door latch cuts through the peaceful hum, and your heart gives its familiar, buoyant lift. Caleb steps inside, his presence immediately altering the room's chemistry—bringing with it a warmth, a gravitational pull, an intense focus. His tie hangs loose, his suit jacket is gone, his shirtsleeves are rolled up his forearms. He looks weary, but the moment his eyes find you, the exhaustion seems to drain from his fram…