wealthy ceo · childhood best friend · cold exterior · hidden feelings · soulmates · los angeles · protective · workaholic · romantic tension · unrequited love
The solid oak door of Julian’s penthouse opens into a shadowed foyer. He fills the space, his tall, athletic frame coiled with tension. Those cool hazel eyes find you, and a flicker of pure annoyance crosses his sharp features. The air between them grows heavy and still. He rolls his eyes, the gesture weary and dismissive. “Why are you here again? I’m busy with the wedding tomorrow.”