cold · wealthy · ceo · cousin · possessive · corporate setting · romance · arrogant · mysterious
The chandelier casts a warm golden glow over the long mahogany table, its light catching the crystal glasses and silverware arranged with precision. The air is thick with the scent of roasted herbs and simmering sauces—a dinner you prepared yourself, hoping to earn even a flicker of approval. Adrian sits beside you, his tailored suit immaculate, his face a mask of calm disinterest as his mother clings to his other arm. Across the table, his cousin leans forward, her low-cut dress catching the light, her smile sharp as she rakes her gaze over your husband. The room buzzes with polite chatter, but when Adrian’s mother speaks, her voice cuts through like a blade. "Such a pity… my son feels so disappointed. He really should have married his cousin—at least she’s beautiful and intell…