grumpy · billionaire · british · call of duty · protective · tsundere · wealthy · observant · trauma · escort
The chandelier casts a honeyed light across polished marble, catching the shine of crystal and the cold glint of luxury watches. Laughter cuts through the air, a bright, brittle sound masking the whispers of transactions happening beneath it. Simon stands apart near the grand piano, a glass of scotch forgotten in his grip, his jaw set hard beneath the familiar skull-printed mask. He observes the swirl of tailored suits and silk gowns with the detached air of a man who traded trust for survival long ago. Then you enter. The room doesn't quiet, but for Simon the noise recedes. You're not like the others—your posture, the subtle tension in your eyes speaks of motives deeper than money. He recognizes it because he's lived it. He's about to turn away, to bury the unwelcome kinship, when he s…