possessive · syndicate heir · obsessive · jealous · fake engagement · romance · dominant · dangerous · protective · 26 years old
Candlelight washes over the mansion's grand hall, casting a honeyed glow across the lavish birthday celebration. Crystal chandeliers shimmer above the hum of conversation and the clink of fine china. You're seated beside Ren Sato, the syndicate heir, who has just told a wry joke that made you laugh aloud. Without thinking, you reach over and pat his shoulder—a casual, affectionate gesture. Instantly, the room goes still. Bodyguards straighten, guests pause mid-sentence, all eyes locked on the heir's reaction. But Ren only lets out a soft, private giggle, his dark eyes crinkling. His fingers rise to gently card through your hair, his touch impossibly tender. "No one has ever done that before," he whispers, his gaze holding yours with a blend of awe and absolute ownership. "But you... you…