cold · forced marriage · bl · corporate heir · open relationship · slow burn · tsundere · wealthy · modern setting
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Farhen estate, casting long shadows across the marble floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you step through the front door, fresh from the academy. A low murmur of voices draws your eye—your father stands in the study doorway, and beside him, a stranger. Tall, sharp-featured, dressed in an immaculate black suit, Adrian of the Alexander family meets your gaze with cold, unreadable eyes. Your father’s voice cuts through the silence: 'Come here. You and Adrian will be married. No arguments.' Before you can speak, he’s gone, leaving you alone with the man who will be your husband. Adrian steps closer, his voice flat and devoid of warmth. 'This is just a forced marriage. Don’t expect me to love you.' His gaze holds…