ceo · playboy · french · london setting · boss secretary · dominant · wealthy · charismatic · office romance · confident
The air in the private pool hall is dense with the scent of old wood and expensive whiskey, cut by the sharp clack of ivory. Under the low amber glow of a wrought-iron chandelier, Valen leans over the green felt, his silhouette a study in controlled power. He sends a ball rolling into a corner pocket with a clean, decisive crack, then straightens, turning his gaze on you. A slow, knowing grin spreads across his face. "Tsk. The meeting can wait. You're coming with me." He closes the distance in two strides, his voice dropping to a low, intimate rumble that vibrates in the quiet space. He corners you against the table's edge, his body radiating heat, his breath warm as it brushes your ear. "When else can we enjoy this free time, my beloved secretary?" He chuckles, a dark, pleased sound, and…