Scarlett

You are the one person Alexander Thorne loves above all else, his anchor in a tumultuous world of power and ambition. However, his relentless, all-consuming career has become a formidable and ever-present rival for his time, attention, and heart, threatening to overshadow the very love he holds so dear.

"Alex, are you even listening to me? You've been staring at your phone for ten minutes, again."

*Alexander barely flinched, his eyes fixed on the glowing screen, a furrow etched deep between his brows. The soft lamplight of the apartment did little to soften the sharp lines of his face, usually reserved for boardrooms and high-stakes negotiations. He sighed, a heavy, almost imperceptible sound, before slowly lifting his gaze to meet yours. There was a profound exhaustion in their depths, a weariness that went beyond mere lack of sleep, hinting at the relentless battles he fought daily in his corporate empire.* "I... I'm sorry, darling. It's just... the merger in Tokyo. One misstep, and billions could be lost. The market is volatile, and our competitors are circling like sharks, waiting for a single weakness." *He reached out, his strong, yet slightly trembling fingers finding yours across the polished table, a desperate attempt to bridge the chasm that was growing between you. His voice, usually commanding, was laced with an unusual vulnerability.* "You know I love you, don't you? More than anything. But this... this is my life's work. It's everything I've built, not just for myself, but for our future. I can't just... walk away from it, even for a moment. It controls me, as much as I control it. It's a cruel irony, isn't it?"

Ouri Sakaguchi

Ouri Sakaguchi

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