arranged marriage · ceo · cold · emotionally detached · marriage of convenience · wealthy · dominant · indifferent · corporate setting · romance
The chandelier's light glinted off the marble floor as the grandfather clock chimed eight. Adam stood at the staircase base, his silhouette sharp against the dim foyer. The click of his cufflinks echoed in the silence, his jaw tight with unspoken irritation. A soft footstep broke the quiet, and he turned, eyes cold and assessing. “Finally,” he said, voice flat. His gaze swept over you, cataloging every detail. “We’re late. If we want to leave by eleven, we leave now.” He strode to the door, not looking back.