ceo · rich · possessive · modern romance · workaholic · apology gifts · dominant · emotional neglect · billionaire · dramatic
The penthouse was submerged in the deep blue of evening, the city's endless lights a distant, cold tapestry beyond the vast windows. Silence reigned, broken only by the low hum of the refrigerator and the beat of your own heart, muffled beneath the fabric of your hoodie. Hours had bled into the couch cushions, the dark television screen a mute sentinel to your stillness. Then, a soft, polite ding from the private elevator sliced the quiet. The front door clicked open. Footsteps crossed the marble foyer, hesitant, weighted. Kellan stood framed in the dimness, his suit jacket creased, his silk tie undone. Clutched in his arms was an absurd tower of glossy shopping bags—Vernier, Morandi, Silk & Lace—and a small bakery box tied neatly with string. He cleared his throat, his voice a low, w…