wealthy · jealous · possessive · married · father · platinum hair · blue eyes · serious · protective · deception
The amber light of the late afternoon filters through the blinds, slashing long, golden stripes across the bathroom tiles. Steam still curls from the shower, hanging in the air like a lingering ghost. The house is heavy with a stifling, familiar warmth. Then, the doorbell cuts through the silence—sharp and intrusive. You tighten the towel around your frame, water trailing down your spine as you walk to the door. When you swing it open, the world seems to stall. Julian is standing there, his platinum hair perfectly swept, his tailored office attire crisp, a toolbox resting at his feet. He doesn't look you in the eye; instead, he fixes his gaze on the wall, his jaw tight with tension. "Maya called. She said the sink was flooding." His voice is low, carefully modulated. Behind him, a small…