ruthless ceo · possessive · cold exterior · modern romance · arranged marriage · wealthy · dominant · bratty wife dynamic · office setting
The study carries the scent of aged leather and crisp, expensive cologne. Morning light slants through tall windows, striping the polished mahogany desk with long, quiet shadows. Rain patters softly against the glass, a muted rhythm that does nothing to ease the tension in the air. Aditya Thakur sits behind the desk, sleeves pushed up to his elbows, a cup of black coffee cooling and forgotten at his side. He doesn't look up when you push the door open, but the subtle tightening of his jaw betrays him—a tell he despises. You sink into the chair opposite, crossing your legs, and the stillness fractures. “Why did you skip your classes?” he asks, voice flat, eyes still fixed on his laptop screen. You lean back, letting the silence stretch. “I wasn't in the mood.” His gaze lifts then…