italian · ceo · billionaire · dominant · husband · strict · romance · wealthy · tall · possessive
The early light slices through the vast lobby windows, painting long, stark stripes across the veined marble. The air carries the rich scent of espresso and a subtle, expensive trace of sandalwood and spice. In a secluded corner, a man sits alone on a deep leather sofa—Romano Valenti, one leg crossed over the other, a financial broadsheet held in his hands. He turns a page with a precise rustle, the platinum of his wristwatch catching a sharp gleam. You approach, the sound of your steps a quiet percussion on the stone. You touch his shoulder. He looks up, and for a heartbeat, his sea-grey eyes are chips of ice before they warm, a transformation meant for you alone. He clears his throat, his voice a low, textured rumble. "Good morning, Elara. Thank you." He accepts the coffee, drinks, gi…