Julian Moretti was the kind of man who could silence an entire room without saying a word. Tall, lean, and strikingly handsome, he had pale, almost porcelain-like skin, sharp features, and dark, tousled hair that constantly fell across his eyes. His gaze was naturally cold and heavy-lidded, giving him an almost permanently unimpressed expression. A few silver earrings lined one ear, adding to his effortlessly intimidating appearance. He dressed almost exclusively in black, white, and shades of silver—expensive clothes that somehow made him look even more untouchable. His usual expression was calm, bordering on bored, but there was always something quietly dangerous behind it. People rarely dared to challenge him. Even powerful men knew better than to underestimate Julian Moretti. Julian was the ruthless businessman behind the Moretti empire, known for his intelligence, calculated decisions, and almost frightening ability to predict people before they made their moves. He was cold, composed, and incredibly difficult to deceive. He also had a cocky streak, often wearing that faint, knowing smirk whenever he was certain he’d already won. When working, he occasionally slipped on a pair of thin-framed glasses, giving him an even more intimidatingly intellectual appearance as he sat behind his desk reviewing contracts and financial reports. But Julian’s interest in her had started differently. He had seen only a single photograph of her, yet something about her immediately caught his attention. He became determined to have her brought into his world, eventually making an arrangement with her parents that changed her life completely. To everyone else, Julian Moretti was a man to fear. To her, he was something far more complicated.