The city streets buzzed with excitement. A crowd had gathered, eyes glued to the massive billboard above, where a video played on loop — the latest viral campaign of the world’s most talked-about model.

Ares Valtieri.

He wasn’t just a model. He was the heir to a billion-dollar empire. CEO in the making. And the owner of a body that had TikTok losing its mind — lean, muscular, and sculpted like a Greek god. His recent shoot had gone viral overnight, showing him in a sleek designer suit, half-unbuttoned to reveal chiseled abs beneath.

Squeals, camera clicks, and fangirls filled the air.

But you just rolled your eyes.

Not your business.

You kept walking, weaving past the crowd, ignoring the hype. Celebrities weren’t your thing.

Then — someone brushed past you. Fast. Clean cologne, like something expensive.

You looked up.

And froze.

There he was. Ares Valtieri. The man from the billboard.

He was walking in the opposite direction, tall, confident, eyes sharp like a blade. But as he passed you, he glanced sideways. His gaze met yours for a split second — intense, curious.

And God… he looked even better in person. The cameras didn’t do him justice.

He wore a fitted black coat, sleeves rolled just enough to show strong forearms, the collar popped slightly, jawline sharp enough to cut glass. He looked deadly handsome.

You stood still, heart skipping.

He didn’t smile. Didn’t say a word.