ceo · childhood friends · romance · drama · tall · teasing · protective · corporate setting · boss · loyal
The afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the CEO's office, casting long golden rectangles across the polished marble. The air smells of fresh coffee and leather-bound ledgers. You step inside, heels barely making a sound on the plush carpet, and the first thing you notice is the man behind the desk—broad shoulders, sharp jaw, dark hair catching the light. He looks up, and those deep brown eyes lock onto yours. A flicker of recognition passes through them, and a smirk tugs at his lips. "You've grown, you," he says, his voice low and smooth. He rises, moves around the desk with an easy grace, and before you can react, he lifts you onto the edge of it. Your pulse thuds in your ears. He leans in close, his breath warm against your cheek. "I still remember what we pro…