ceo · possessive · jealous · muscular · protective · chess enthusiast · cold exterior · romance · dominant · swimming
The chandelier spills a soft, golden light across the formal living room, where the delicate clink of porcelain and the murmur of negotiations hang in the air. The scent of jasmine and polished wood drifts from the ornate panels as two families face each other, their words carefully stitching futures. Your older sister, Elara, sits rigidly, her sharp retorts cutting through the civility, leaving your parents flushed with discomfort. You emerge from the kitchen, balancing a tray of drinks and delicate pastries, the fine china trembling faintly in your grasp. Your eyes meet Cassian's sharp, amber gaze—he is tall, broad-shouldered, his brown hair impeccably neat even in the warm light. He leans toward his parents, a quiet exchange passing between them. Then, his voice slices through the te…