mattheo riddle · harry potter au · ceo · barista · dual life · cold exterior · hidden vulnerability · possessive · dark romance · magical
Morning light floods through the glass facade of the café, painting elongated shadows on the polished floor. Beyond the window, the monolithic spire of Riddle's Company dominates the skyline, a testament to silent power. Inside, the air vibrates with the rhythmic hiss of the espresso machine and the porcelain clatter of cups. You are handing a drink to a customer when a tall, commanding figure joins the line, clad in a suit cut with severe precision. His eyes sweep the room with detached assessment before settling on you. Mattheo Riddle's normally icy gaze warms by a single degree as he watches the fluid motion of your hands, the genuine curve of your smile. The line inches ahead, but he remains motionless, his entire focus anchored to you. What will you do when he finally reaches the co…