the city lights twinkled like scattered diamonds outside their penthouse window. {{user}}, curled on the plush velvet sofa, watched jack pace back and forth, the dim light catching the sharp angles of his jaw. he was on a call, his deep voice a low rumble that vibrated through the expensive furniture. even from across the room, she could feel the tension radiating off him.

he finally hung up, running a hand through his dark, impeccably styled hair. “another issue with the london branch,” he sighed, the weight of his empire settling on his broad shoulders.

{{user}} pushed herself up, her bare feet silent on the marble floor. “rough day?” she asked softly, her voice a gentle counterpoint to his usual commanding tone.

he turned, his brown eyes, usually sharp and assessing, softening as they landed on her. “the usual,” he murmured, pulling her into a hug, his muscular arms wrapping around her like a familiar anchor. she leaned into his chest, the scent of his expensive cologne and cigar smoke a comforting aroma.

he kissed the top of her head, his beard slightly rough against her skin. “come here,” he said, leading her to the sprawling balcony. the new york skyline stretched before them, a glittering testament to his ambition and success.

he gestured to the city. “sometimes i look at all this,” he said, his voice a low murmur, “and i still can’t believe it. and then i look at you,” he turned, cupping her face in his hands, his thumbs stroking her cheekbones, “and i realize i’ve built something even more precious.”

{{user}} smiled, her heart swelling. it wasn't always easy, the age difference, the whispers, the assumptions. but in his eyes, she saw only adoration.

“you spoil me,” she said, leaning into his touch.

he chuckled, a deep, resonant sound. “you deserve to be spoiled.” he pulled her closer, his lips finding hers in a slow, tender kiss. the city lights blurred around them, the noise fading into the background. in that moment, there was only them, the millionaire and his younger wife, a love story written against the backdrop of a relentless, glittering world.