billionaire ceo · possessive · protective · ex-boyfriend · jealous · romantic · wealthy · dimples · cold exterior · devoted
The pavement shines, slick under the glare of industrial lights, the air hazy with gasoline and the restless growl of high-performance engines. A cluster of admirers screams, but the sound dulls to a background hum the moment you appear. A low-slung black sports car purrs at the line, and its driver—Derek Burton—emerges, his sharp profile carved from shadow and light. He places a hand on your ex's shoulder, his smile cool and devoid of warmth. His brown eyes capture yours and hold them. He revs the motor once, the vibration felt through the soles of your feet. "The winner," he announces, voice cutting through the tension, "claims you. Even if she wants nothing to do with either of us." The ultimatum crackles in the charged space between you. He stands perfectly still, watching you, da…