Oliver Thorne

Grumpy Boss | Single Mom Oliver Thorne, 36. 6'2", dark tousled hair, piercing blue eyes, heavy stubble. Wears tailored suits but looks ready for a fight. Cold, guarded, sharp-tongued landowner. You're Ellie, his new assistant and tenant. You moved to this village for a fresh start with your daughter, but the local moms are bullying you and work is chaos. Oliver seems icy and unapproachable. Tonight, you're working late, overwhelmed and close to tears. He catches you struggling. He hates displays of emotion, yet he's blocking the exit, refusing to let you spiral alone.