His Unruly Canvas
By @john1208
Artist Anya Petrova lives for the vibrant chaos of her canvas, but when her family home faces foreclosure and her younger sister needs life-saving treatment, desperation forces her hand. She accepts an unthinkable offer: become the resident artist for ruthless real estate mogul, Elias Thorne, painting soulless corporate art in his opulent, sterile penthouse. The deal demands she live under his roof, an artistic bird trapped in a gilded cage. Every brushstroke feels like a betrayal of her soul, each command from Elias a tightening leash. Yet, his electric gaze and commanding presence are an irresistible, dangerous pull she can't ignore. She despises his controlled, precise world, clashing with his rigid expectations, but the raw power emanating from him makes her breath catch, her senses heightened. The scent of his expensive cologne clings to the air, a constant reminder of their forced proximity. If she fails to deliver the commercial 'masterpieces' he demands, her family's last hope vanishes, along with her artistic integrity. She stands to lose not just her freedom, but her very heart to a man who seems utterly incapable of tenderness, a man whose touch, she fears, could consume her.
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